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QM-001 · v3.2ApprovedOwner · Sarah Chen
QM-001Quality Manualv3.2 — Apr 2026

4Context of the OrganizationISO 9001 §4AS9100D §4

ACME Robotics maintains a quality management system aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D. This section establishes the scope, internal and external context, and the needs of relevant interested parties.

4.1Understanding the organizationISO 9001 §4.1

The organization determines external and internal issues relevant to its purpose and strategic direction, reviewed quarterly through the Management Review process (see QMS-P-013 ↗).

AI suggestionThis section could also map to IATF 16949 §4.3.2 — add mapping?
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Compliance map · ISO 9001:201587% covered
§4
Context of the Organization
6 headings
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§5
Leadership
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Planning
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Support
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§8
Operation
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Performance evaluation
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Improvement
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Coating thickness out of spec on Lot #B-2241

QC inspection found 18 of 50 sampled parts below the minimum 0.025mm coating thickness specified in WI-COAT-04. Source: incoming inspection.

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Does the FMEA cover all current process steps?
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