Beyond Compliance: Leveraging AS9100D and ISO9001:2015 Audit Findings for Continual Improvement

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Thomas Kannattumadom

Beyond Compliance

Leveraging AS9100D and ISO9001: 2015 Audit Findings for Continual Improvement

Thomas Kannattumadom

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SAE International
10 October 2025

Industrial quality control; Software testing & verification

Beyond Compliance is more than just another quality management guide-it's a powerful, practical roadmap for aerospace, defense, and manufacturing organizations committed to excellence through AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Every year, thousands of companies face audits. And every audit reveals something: nonconformities, gaps, or hidden inefficiencies. These findings can be brushed aside-or they can become the spark for meaningful change. This book shows you how to choose the latter.

Drawing on decades of real-world auditing, consulting, and industry experience, the author presents 137 real case studies-true stories from actual audits that uncover critical lessons and opportunities. Each scenario is designed to engage, educate, and equip you with practical insights you can apply immediately to your own processes.

Beyond Compliance challenges the idea that audits are just about passing or failing. Instead, it presents a new mindset: audits are not the end-they're the beginning of continuous improvement and cultural transformation.

Whether you're preparing for your next certification audit, managing findings, or simply striving to improve your quality system, this book offers the tools, perspective, and inspiration you need.

Turn audit findings into your organization's greatest asset-and build a foundation for lasting success.

By: Thomas Kannattumadom
Imprint: SAE International
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 866g
ISBN: 9781468609660
ISBN 10: 1468609661
Pages: 314
Publication Date: 10 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shri Thomas Kannattumadom is a distinguished quality professional in the aerospace sector with over four decades of experience in quality assurance, audit, and training. He is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and AS9100D, registered with International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG)-Online Aerospace Supplier Information System (OASIS) (OIN 6144704664) and approved by PROBITAS/IAQG. He also holds the prestigious Aerospace Industry Experienced Auditor (AIEA) certification (Cert. No. 1619032761). Over the past 16 years, Mr. Thomas has conducted more than 1000 man-days of aerospace quality audits across India, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the UK for AS9100D/EN9100:2018 certifications. His commitment to excellence in the field has been acknowledged by the Quality Council of India (QCI), which appointed him as a SAMAR Assessor in 2023. He is a visiting faculty member at HAL Management Academy, Bangalore, and has delivered over 300 training days to major organizations, including Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) labs, HAL divisions, and other public and private aviation, space, and defense institutions.