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APPENDIX A
A.3 CRITERIA
A.3.1 Management responsibility.
A.3.1.1 Establishment of a QMS. The manufacturer shall be responsible for
establishing, implementing, and maintaining an organizational QMS. The QMS shall be
documented by written policies, procedures, processes, and instructions that meet the criteria for
qualification. Further, the manufacturer's executive management shall ensure that the QMS is:
a. Under the control of the company whose CAGE code is identified for the location
specified on the application for qualification. Each location from which wire rope assemblies
will be supplied must have a unique CAGE code, and must qualify under the QML.
b. Applied consistently, on a day-to-day basis, regardless of customer.
c. Continually measured, monitored and analyzed, and that any substantive revisions in
the policies, procedures, processes or instructions of the QMS are implemented by formal
revisions to the written policies, procedures, processes, and instructions.
d. Implemented and applied on all levels and by all personnel throughout the company's
business operations.
e. Properly supported with sufficient resources and information necessary for effective
operation and control of the QMS.
A.3.1.2 QMS policy statement. The manufacturer's executive management shall develop
and document, a written and signed statement of policy regarding the QMS. This policy
statement shall establish the resolve of the organization to provide quality products and to follow
quality procedures. Executive management will ensure that the quality policy:
a. Includes a commitment to comply with the requirements of the QMS and continually
improve QMS effectiveness.
b. Provides a structured process for establishing and reviewing quality objectives.
c. Is communicated and understood within the organization.
A.3.1.3 QMS functions.
A.3.1.3.1 Independent function. The manufacturer's QMS organization shall be
established and operated independently from the functions of producing, processing or selling
the product. Those personnel performing QMS functions shall have the organizational freedom
to resolve matters pertaining to quality. The QMS function shall ensure that QMS processes are
established, implemented, and maintained; and provide reports to top management on
performance and improvements.
A.3.1.3.2 Delegation of QMS authority. When QMS authority is delegated to personnel
who are outside the executive management of the organization, the delegation must empower
those delegated to fully implement the organization's quality program. This delegation must
include sufficient stature, authority, and organizational freedom to conduct the program.
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