MCI begins stage 1 AS9100 certification

MCI begins formal process for achieving AS9100 Aerospace Industry certification May 2010

AS9100 is the quality management system (QMS) standard specific to the aerospace industry. AS9100 certification can be used throughout the entire aerospace supply chain including the design and manufacture of airport and airline operations, replacement parts, supply and maintenance, cargo handling, overhaul and repair depots and flight operations. 

What are the benefits of certification to the AS9100 standard?
AS 9100 certification provides the following benefits:
·  Provides access to the best practices of the aerospace industry
·  Demonstrates your commitment to deliver quality products and services to your
  customers
·  Brings your quality management system to level with the global standard adopted by
  the aerospace industry
·  Improves your new market / new customer prospects on a worldwide basis
·  Reduces multiple expectations and number of 2nd and 3rd party audits
·  Creates independent feedback to foster continual improvement
·  Improved customer satisfaction
·  Reduces organizational waste, inefficiencies, and defects
·  Facilitates continual improvement in business processes and customer satisfaction
·  Improves process consistency and stability.

MCI’s Quality Management Team received initial formal training through the MMTC (Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center) and is now on target for their stage 1 assessment which consists of a system review and planning visit to confirm that the system is designed to meet the requirements of AS9100. Stage 1 is set for May 2010. Secondly, a Stage 2 assessment to verify the effectiveness of the implemented system against the requirements of the standard and the commitments made in the company’s quality policy is staged for July 2010.