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Stop Losing Bids to ISO-Certified Competitors
Your competitor just won the $500K contract you should have gotten. The technical evaluation was comparable. Your pricing was competitive. But the procurement scorecard gave them 15 points for AS9120 certification - and you got zero. This is the third major bid you've lost this year to certified competitors. The pattern is clear: without AS9120 certification, you can't compete for the opportunities your capabilities deserve.
Many ISO consultants will hand you generic templates, create documentation that doesn't reflect how you actually work, and leave you with a quality management system nobody follows. We don't work that way. In over 200 ISO certification projects across quality, environmental, safety, information security, and energy management standards, including integrated management systems addressing multiple standards, not a single client has failed a certification audit. We achieve first-attempt certification in 3-6 months by building quality management systems tailored to your actual operations - not copying templates that create bureaucratic nightmares.
What is AS9120 Certification?
AS9120 is the internationally recognized quality management standard specifically for aerospace distributors, stockists, and suppliers of purchased parts and materials. It incorporates all ISO 9001 requirements plus aerospace distribution-specific additions for traceability, counterfeit prevention, proper storage, chain of custody, and material certification. Whether you're a parts distributor, electronics supplier, raw materials stockist, or logistics provider serving aerospace customers, AS9120 certification demonstrates your commitment to aerospace quality and is mandatory for OEM approved distributor status.
AS9120 certification qualifies you as an approved aerospace distributor for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, protects the aerospace supply chain from counterfeit and suspect parts, ensures proper storage and handling of safety-critical materials, and provides traceability excellence required by aerospace customers and regulators.
Core Benefits
OEM Approved Distributor Status
Required for Boeing D1-9000, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Tier 1 approved supplier lists
Aerospace Customer Retention
Protect existing customer base as OEMs increasingly require AS9120 certification
Competitive Advantage
Eliminate non-certified distributors from competition and command premium pricing
Defense Market Access
Qualify as approved distributor for DoD prime contractors and military programs
Counterfeit Parts Prevention
Systematic controls prevent fraudulent, counterfeit, and suspect parts from entering supply chain
Source Verification
Rigorous supplier qualification ensures parts from approved manufacturers and sources
Material Certification
Complete Certificate of Conformance (C of C) verification and authenticity validation
Customer Confidence
Third-party certification validates your distributor integrity and quality controls
Complete Chain of Custody
Full traceability from receipt through delivery with documented handling history
Material Certification Control
Systematic management of test reports, certifications, and technical documentation
Part Number Management
Accurate identification, labeling, and cross-reference controls for aerospace parts
Record Retention
Long-term records maintenance meeting aerospace regulatory requirements
Proper Storage Conditions
Temperature/humidity controls and environmental monitoring for sensitive materials
Shelf Life Management
Systematic tracking and FIFO controls for time-sensitive aerospace materials
Segregation Controls
Proper separation of conforming, nonconforming, and quarantined materials
Damage Prevention
Handling procedures protect aerospace parts throughout storage and distribution
Purchasing Controls
Approved supplier management and purchase order requirements for aerospace sourcing
Receiving Inspection
Systematic verification of incoming parts, certifications, and documentation
Preservation & Packaging
Proper packaging and preservation methods maintain product integrity during shipment
Delivery Performance
Improved processes ensure on-time delivery with complete documentation
Process Efficiency
Streamlined receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations reduce costs
Reduced Customer Audits
AS9120 certification satisfies most OEM distributor audit requirements
Risk Management
Systematic approach identifies and mitigates distribution quality risks
Business Continuity
Robust systems ensure reliable aerospace parts supply for critical customers
Industries We Serve
Build quality, safety, and environmental systems that hold up on the production floor and win supply-chain approvals.
Meet strict regulatory and patient-safety expectations with management systems that stand up to inspection and accreditation.
Protect data, mature your processes, and prove operational rigor to enterprise customers and procurement teams.
Manage safety, quality, and environmental risk across sites and subcontractors, and qualify for larger tenders.
Meet the sector's rigorous quality, traceability, and safety requirements for OEM and defense supplier approval.
Satisfy OEM and Tier 1 quality and process requirements to qualify and stay on approved supplier lists.
Manage regulatory, safety, and environmental risk across operations and demonstrate compliance to regulators and partners.
Meet the safety, quality, and traceability expectations of retailers, regulators, and auditors across your supply chain.
Certify quality, information security, and management practices that reassure clients and unlock enterprise contracts.
Certification Process
Discuss your needs and goals with our experts
Assess current state.
Build and deploy your Environmental Management System
Verify readiness and identify any final adjustments
External audit and official certification
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Director of New Operations, Afognak Diversified Services, Inc.
Trenton Steadman (The Legend) is a great communicator and a pleasure to collaborate with on a regular basis. He made the ISO experience easy to understand and was very open to suggestion and to provide expert guidance.
EHS Coordinator, Lift Technologies, Inc.
I was overwhelmed with the thought of obtaining the ISO 14001 certification on my own and didn't even know where to start. Once I spoke with Trenton at Kaizen Consulting, I immediately felt reassured and that it would be obtainable with his guidance. Trenton is very professional and extremely knowledgeable about the ISO standards. He also has a good grasp on how manufacturing businesses work. T...
Non-Executive Director, Telecommunications & Broadband Service Provider
Trenton's approach to ISO certification is smart, concise and fit for purpose. Trenton, the utmost professional, took the time to not only understand yet also appreciate the nuances of our company and built this into our quality management system. Trenton provided advice that was fit for purpose that did not leave us bogged down in paperwork or redundant meetings each month.
VP of Operations, Advanced Materials Manufacturer
During our preparation stage Trenton helped align our company goals and desired outcomes to formulate a ISO manual that was both clear and organized for all of our team members to understand and implement. One thing that surprised us was Trenton's ability to quickly and concisely develop the needed requirements into a complete package. He was available throughout the process for any guidance, h...
Director of Business Development, Critical IT Infrastructure Gov. Contractor
I extend my gratitude to Trenton for his exceptional guidance in helping us achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification on our first attempt. Trenton's expertise, tailored approach, and meticulous audit preparation were instrumental in our success. I highly recommend Trenton to any organization seeking ISO certification. Thank you, Trenton, for your outstanding support!
VP of Corporate Operations, Gov. Contractor
We very much recommend Trenton's consultation expertise in compliance! Trenton helped us, not only completely build out our company Quality Management System, but also understand the practices for ISO 9001 compliance standard. We decided to pursue CMMI SVC Level 3, as well as ISO 27001 concurrently with ISO 9001. Trenton was our lead consultant for ISO 9001; however, he stepped in and helped us.
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