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ISO 9000
Series Frequently Answered Questions -
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17. What
is QS-9000?
From Quality System Requirements/ QS-9000
Introduction - Chrysler, Ford, GM
"Goal
The goal for Quality System Requirements
QS-9000 is the development of fundamental quality systems that provide for
continuous improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of
variation and waste in the supply chain.
Purpose QS-9000 defines the fundamental quality system expectations
of Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Truck Manufacturers and other subscribing
companies for internal and external suppliers of production and service parts
and materials. These companies are committed to working with Suppliers to
ensure customer satisfaction beginning with conformance to quality
requirements, and continuing with reduction of variation and waste to benefit
the final customer, the supply base, and themselves.
Approach
QS-9000 is a harmonization of Chrysler's
Supplier Quality Assurance Manual, Ford's Q-101 Quality System Standard, and
General Motors' NAO Targets for Excellence, with input from the Truck
Manufacturers. ISO 9001:1994 Section 4 has been adopted as the foundation for
this standard and is printed in italic type. Interpretations and supplemental
quality system requirements have been harmonized and are printed in normal
type. SNIP SNIP ...
Implementation
Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, the Truck
Manufacturers and the other subscribing companies require that suppliers
establish, document, and implement effective quality systems based on QS-9000
in accordance with timing requirements established by their customers. All
requirements of QS-9000 are to be incorporated in the suppliers quality system
and described in the supplier's quality manual. QS-9000 is an input document
for development of a quality manual."
Where to get QS 9000? "QS 9000 Quality
System Requirements" is available from the Automotive Industry Action
Group (AIAG) at 810-358-3003.
End FAQ 17. What is QS-9000?
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