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Welcome to APEX Quality Assurance’s blog, your go-to source for insights on the latest trends in auditing, consulting, and training on quality assurance (QA) standards across various industries. In today’s fast-paced business world, staying current with evolving quality standards is essential. At APEX QA, we help your workforce stay ahead with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Industries like aerospace, automotive, medical devices, cybersecurity, manufacturing, laboratory work, and environmental health and safety are witnessing significant changes in QA practices. Key trends include digital transformation, regulatory changes, risk-based auditing, sustainability, global standardization, and continuous improvement. Stay tuned to our blog for expert insights and updates on QA standards and trends.

December 1, 2023

Get Ready for the Next Big Shift: The Upcoming Revision of ISO 9001

The world of quality management is about to experience a significant shift. On July 29, 2023, the International…

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November 30, 2023

What is Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)?

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is the language of engineering drawings. It is a system of symbols,…

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November 2, 2023

AS9100 to IA9100: A New Era of Quality Management in Aerospace

The aerospace industry is one of the most demanding in the world, with strict quality and safety requirements. To meet…

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October 2, 2023

Auditing for AS9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485: Your Comprehensive Guide

Introduction AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 are three of the most widely recognized quality management system (QMS)…

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June 12, 2023

Root Cause Analysis: Why It’s Important for AS9100

Root cause analysis (RCA) is an essential part of any AS9100 quality management system. It is a systematic approach to…

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May 26, 2023

AS9101:2022 Changes for Quality Managers and their Systems

The changes to the AS9101 requirements for conducting audits of aviation, space and defense aren't just for the…

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May 12, 2023

Environmental Health and the Aerospace Industry

AS9100 is an international standard for quality management systems (QMS) in the aerospace industry. It is designed to…

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April 5, 2023

5 Common Questions about AS13100 & AS9145

What is AS13100? How to Identify an organizations potential gaps? What are the main requirements? How…

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March 27, 2023

Are you Required to be ITAR Compliant?

A frequently asked compliance question among government contracts firms is whether they are required to register under…

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February 27, 2023

Understanding AS9145: APQP & PPAP

The aerospace standard AS9145 establishes requirements for forming and documenting APQP and PPAP. Released in 2016 and…

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