RAB outlines problems with QS-9000 audits

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The Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB) has discovered that some registrars need to improve their implementation of QS-9000 audits. RAB was able to pinpoint several areas of concern regarding the substandard conduction of the audit. These include a lack of knowledge of Internal Automotive Sector Group sanctioned QS-9000 interpretations, laxity in auditing against QS-9000 requirements and a lack of awareness of the Code of Practice for Quality System Registrars. These problems were the result of limited registrar resources and high demand for their services.

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SIC codes get revamped

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The US, Canada and Mexico have agreed to replace the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS was developed to keep up with rapid changes in the global economy and to adequately represent industries. More than 300 new industries are recognized by the NAICS, including a subsector for manufacturing. The NAICS has six digits, two more than the SIC codes, to accommodate the new sectors and subsectors. The new system will take effect in early 1999.

Quality Control Management, Analysis, Identification and classification, Industry, Standard Industrial Classification, Industry classification, North American Industry Classification System

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Coordinate responsibilities with forward engineering

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Many manufacturing industries continue to neglect process-control methods and instead, leave the running of operations efficiently solely to chance. While most companies have adopted measures to comply with QS-9000 standards, they have chosen not to act unless prompted by outside forces such as customers. The lack of concern for improving manufacturing processes may cost a firm earnings in the long term.

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Process Control Computer Systems, Management, Usage, Process control, Process control systems, Control equipment

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