With all of the new changes surrounding AS9100C:2009, AS9120A:2009, AS9101D and AS9104/1 it is imperative that you understand how they affect you, your business and your industry. This white paper provides an in-depth look at recent and upcoming changes to the AQMS requirements so that you and your organization will not be caught off guard when they come into place. Specifically, the present document addresses key changes in the following standards and related procedures:

• AS9100C:2009 - "QMS for Aviation, Space & Defense Organizations"
• Key Rules for Transition Audits
• AS9120A:2009 - "QMS for Aviation, Space & Defense Organization Distributors"
• AS9101D: "Audit Requirements for Aviation, Space & Defense Organizations"
• AS9104/1: "Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Quality Management System Certification Programs"

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In the 21st century, environmental issues have become a strategic concern, with organizations vying to meet their environmental obligations while simultaneously attempting to handle challenging marketplace, regulatory, competitive and global demands. Indeed, modern organizations must now develop effective environmental programs that can successfully handle a multitude of internal and external drivers, such as growing international concern and interest in such concepts as sustainable development and natural resource optimization; increased public pressure for greater transparency on environmental issues and improved environmental performance; and the need to demonstrate environmental responsibility and good stewardship to the public and regulators. Certification to a well-respected and established series of standards such as ISO 14001 provides a solid foundation for accomplishing these tasks.

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AVEVA announces the release of a new business paper for the process and power industries highlighting the need to maximize the efficiency of plant design and shares its industry insight to help reduce project costs while improving quality in engineering, procurement and construction.