Written primarily for managers, auditors, and quality practitioners, QS-9000 Quality Systems Handbook is an essential guide to interpreting and implementing QS-9000 quality system requirements. The book analyzes each QS-9000 element, clause, and requirement in detail, providing instructions for implementation. The book is organized into two parts; the first covers preparation for QS-9000 registration, while the second covers satisfying QS-9000 requirements.

Chapters cover:

* What is QS-9000?
* Quality System Strategies
* Managing Quality System Development
* The Assessment
* Beyond QS-9000 Certification
* Management Responsibility
* Contract Review
* Design Control
* Document and Data Control
* Purchasing
* Product Identification and Traceability
* Process Control
* Inspection and Testing
* Control of Nonconforming Product
* Corrective and Preventive Action
* Handling, Storage, Packaging, Preservation, and Delivery
* Control of Quality Needs; Internal Quality Audits
* Training
* Servicing
* Statistical Techniques
* Production Part Approval
* Manufacturing Capabilities
* And More

Co-published by SAE and Butterworth-Heinemann.