Aero Space 9000 (AS 9000) is an

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for

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s that is a widely adopted and standardized

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for the

sector. It was developed in March 1998 by

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. The goal of the standard is to provide for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the

aerospace industry Aerospace is a term used to collectively refer to the atmosphere and outer space. Aerospace activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial, and military applications. Aerospace engineering consists of aeronautics and astr ...

supply chain A supply chain is a complex logistics system that consists of facilities that convert raw materials into finished products and distribute them to end consumers or end customers, while supply chain management deals with the flow of goods in distri ...

and assembly process. The standard was designed to fit into an integrated management system. The goal of it is similar to

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's D1-9000. The standard is based on

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, with 27 additional requirements unique to the aerospace industry. The intent is to standardize and streamline many of the other aerospace quality management standards.

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Society of Automotive Engineers website
{{DEFAULTSORT:AS9000 International standards Aviation standards Aviation industry Quality management Quality control

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