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QS-9000, released in 1994, is the ISO 9001 derivative for suppliers to the automotive Big Three, DaimlerChrysler, Ford and General Motors. This quality management system standard contains all of ISO 9001:1994, along with automotive sector-specific, and Big Three and other Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customer-specific requirements.

QS-9000 applies to all internal and external suppliers who furnish parts or materials for production or service, along with heat treating, painting, plating or other finishing services, directly to the Big Three, embracing the latest technology and taking a preventive approach to quality issues. A QS-9000 quality management system provides for continual improvement, emphasizes defect prevention and reduces waste in the supply chain.

General Motors and DaimlerChrysler require their production and service suppliers to register to QS-9000, while Ford requires conformance to the standard.

Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG):

http://www.aiag.org/

For more QS-9000 information, contact:

http://www.aiag.org/publications/quality/dcxfordgm.asp

http://qs9000.asq.org/

http://www.cio.com/research/scm/