Description

This course delivers an executive-level briefing on the principles and practices contained in AS9100, including the requirements and impacts of process-based management. Participants will explore the requirements most applicable to executive management and acquire the understanding necessary to determine how executive management must direct and resource an AS9100-based system, including how to communicate the intent and benefits of AS9100 to all levels of the organization. A key result of the briefing is that executives will be able to determine the steps their organizations must take for AS9100 to become a valuable part of their business management systems.

Length: 4 hours
Prerequisites: None
CEUs: 0.4

Benefits

• Become familiar with the purpose and intent of AS9100, including the new process approach to management.
• Gain an understanding of customer focus and how this concept is used to support the process approach.
• Review Section 5 (Management Responsibility) of AS9100 and determine the impact of these requirements on the implementation process in your organization.
• Learn to use an internationally acclaimed process, analytical tool - the "Turtle" diagram
• Understand the implications to your organization of an AS9100 business management system.

Highlights

• Information presented in a lively and understandable way that is targeted to the needs of the busy executive.
• Innovative exercises to help you focus on strategic decision-making as it relates to the implementation of AS9100.
• Activities that are focused on the key concepts of AS9100 to help you understand how implementation will affect and benefit your company.
• Key actions/activities demonstrated through exercises that exemplify top management commitment to the business management system.

Who Should Attend

• Executives concerned about transitioning/implementing the new requirements within AS9100
• Executives who need to learn about AS9100
• Internal trainers who want a simple, effective method of explaining AS9100 to employees
• Steering committee members

Instructors

Plexus Master Trainers. In addition to facilitating AS9100 training, Plexus Master Trainers train and evaluate:

• ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO 14001:2004, Education and Healthcare Trainers
• ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification Body auditors and supplier auditors

Plexus Corporation also customizes training for organizations worldwide.

Agenda

• Overview of AS9100
• The Process Approach
• Review of AS9100 Section 5 Management Responsibility
• Process Approach Application (Tools and Techniques)
• Quality Management Principles

Course Availability

This course is offered as an in-house course at your company. When delivered at your location, this course gives your team a great start toward achieving compliance.