How to define the scope of QMS as per ISO 9001:2015

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Thaumaturge
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For those who aren't aware the IAQG put out an auditor reference guide for AS9100, which is ISO9001 with additional requirements. It explains what auditors should consider.

A quick google search for "AS9100 auditor guidance material" will find it.[/COLOR]

The document can be found on the IAQG's deployment support materials website. Here's a direct link to the document.

Although it's geared toward the aviation, space, and defense industries, you're correct that it can be used as guidance for any ISO 9001-based QMS. In some sections it will go well beyond what ISO 9001 requires though, so keep that in mind if you're not working to AS9100.
 

V.Muthuraman

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Gaurav, you've got an excellent overview of the points to consider while deciding on the scope of your QMS.

Further to this - and this is my view only - consider what your organisation would like to cover in the scope. For example, if your are manufacturing say, bus bodies and supplying to an automotive manufacturer, put that down as the scope, e.g.:

"Manufacture and supply of Bus Bodies to automotive manufacturing industry...duly complying with applicable regulatory requirements..."

In this you have already taken into account the customers, regulatory bodies if applicable.

While not in the scope, as a part of QMS you will no doubt apply the necessary controls over your suppliers (external providers). You will also take suitable care about internal issues like upkeep of infrastructure, training and motivation of the personnel etc.

Well this is my opinion. I hope it helps.
We supply to car manufacture for IATF can we write scope as follow
Manufacture and supply of ---------------- Automotive Manufacturing industry by fulfilling applicable regulatory & Customer specific requirements including remote location of Finished goods stores & Despatch and Raw material store
 
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