Boeing's suppliers to implement AS 9100 by June 2007

The automotive industry has been conscious for some time of the need for suppliers to operate quality management systems, hence the need for suppliers to the 'big three' (Ford, GM and Daimler-Chrysler) to seek certification against QS 9000. Other automotive companies have adopted a very similar approach.

However, QS 9000 will become obsolete at the end of 2006, with certification against an industry developed specification, ISO/TS 16949, taking its place. As a consequence, no new certifications against QS 9000 can be issued from that time. This should come as no surprise to those few companies that are still certified to QS 9000 but time is now running short - so make sure you submit your application soon.

ISSUE : January 2006

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