Building trust in the supply chain with AS9100

In aerospace and defense programs, a product’s reliability depends as much on the discipline of lower-tier suppliers as on the prime contractor’s processes. AS9100 aims to establish a shared quality language across every link in that chain.

Key requirements of the standard include configuration management, first article inspection (AS9102), counterfeit part prevention and product safety. They are designed not only for certification, but to prevent costly failures in the field.

The most effective way to build trust in the supply chain is not just to audit suppliers but to develop them. On-site second-party audits and targeted development projects reach the root causes of nonconformities and deliver lasting improvement.

IQA Network partners support companies at every step of this journey, from AS9100 training to supplier development programs.