Are your processes operator controllable? Does your compliance team know what is expected of them? Remember, Knowing is not Doing. Compliance requires both Knowing and Doing. Subscribe to AEI’s mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name
Category: ISO 9001:2015
Is your organization in breach of contract by not being DDTC Registered?
Representations and warranties are statements of fact made in the contract by one party to the other party. Is your organization contracting to manufacture defense articles? Remember, the failure of a party’s representations to be true can result in the other party having rights and remedies under the contract. Subscribe to AEI’s mailing list *… Continue reading Is your organization in breach of contract by not being DDTC Registered?
Here at AEI We Equip Our Clients
Are you equipped to avoid regulatory violations? Are you equipped to properly implement the DFARS? AEI equips it’s clients: By Introducing the regulations to their organizations In aiding in understanding the regulations In applying the the knowledge of the regulations into their processes Subscribe to AEI’s mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name… Continue reading Here at AEI We Equip Our Clients
A Proverb
In every area of our businesses and lives the decisions we make can be a blessing or result in terrible consequences. Reading and learning the regulations and standards is step one, you need to understand, and when unsure, seek advice. It is said that there is safety in a multitude of counselors. Proverb: “A wise man… Continue reading A Proverb
Is failing to screen facility visitors a violation to the ITAR?
Lets be clear, failing to screen visitors at reception is NOT an ITAR violation according to Part 127, however it is a good practice and may prevent an unintended escape. AEI encourages it’s clients to screen visitors, employees, clients and transactions. If you are hosting an ISO or Nadcap Auditor and you are going to… Continue reading Is failing to screen facility visitors a violation to the ITAR?
ISO 9001 & AS9100 Registrar Auditors: Stop Writing Poor Nonconformance Statements, Learn to Cite the Proper Paragraph of the ITAR or EAR
Auditors who are ignorant of the regulations and then who draft poorly written NC statements can damage the credibility of the Registrar. Registrars, have your auditors ever issued similar findings: “The process of ensuring that top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to customer focus by ensuring that the customer and applicable statutory… Continue reading ISO 9001 & AS9100 Registrar Auditors: Stop Writing Poor Nonconformance Statements, Learn to Cite the Proper Paragraph of the ITAR or EAR
Does Your QA Manager Own the Quality System?
I was talking with someone yesterday and he mentioned that the company President wants the QA Manager to own the Quality System. Now that is a reasonable request. If as a President you can’t get a “Yes” when you ask your QA Manager the following questions, then “Houston, we have a problem”: Have you read… Continue reading Does Your QA Manager Own the Quality System?