Welcome to Sustaining Edge Solutions
 Sustaining Edge Solutions delivers manufacturing and service organizations strategic scalable solutions that increase profitability and customer satisfaction, while reducing operating costs.
Management Systems - We are a full service leading provider of global management systems ISO 9001, AS9100 (Aviation, Space and Defense), ISO/TS16949 (Automotive), ISO 14001 (Environmental), TL9000 (Telecommunications), ISO 13485 (Medical Devices), ISO 27001 (Information Security) and more!
We specialize in assessment, complete documentation development, implementation, training, and support of your management system. We deliver complete turnkey systems for registration success, and direct assistance with your organizational improvement needs.
Performance and Profit Improvement - We deliver Operational and Performance improvement solutions specifically targeting at opportunities that will help your bottom line. We take pride in coaching your staff to implement improved processes, management reports, and to enhance the competitive advantage of your business. Some examples of the lean tools we use are: Strategy Planning and Deployment, Daily Management and Performance Improvements, Stage Gate System to Increase Revenue from New Products, Transactional Process Improvement.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations - We have expertise in setting up the documentation and in obtaining the certification. Successful Steps to ITAR Certification.
Printed Circuit Boards - You may not be aware of MIL-PRF-31032B, a Quality System recognized as “best in the class.” Sustaining Edge Solutions can help you obtain this certification. MIL-PRF-31032B Quality Management System.
Whether you are looking for a small amount of guidance, or a complete turn-key system, we have the solutions. Our consultant's years of industry expertise and proven methodologies achieve what you and your customers demand. We measure our success by your improvement in profit, customer satisfaction, product quality, and performance.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and see the difference!
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Sustain with Layered Process Audits
August 2010
Layered Process Audits (LPAs) have become quite popular and in many cases mandatory for suppliers in the automotive industry. The effects of properly conducted layered process audits can be substantially positive. Because layered process auditing reduces the number of operator errors they have spread to industries outside of automotive.
So, what is a Layered Process Audit?
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“The remarkable success of our ISO 9001 and 14001 EMS registration is due to the superb organization and training that Walter Tighe, President of Sustaining Edge Solutions provided to us...we highly recommend his services to any organization – large or small – that is seeking comprehensive consultative support for implementing an effective operational and environmental management system.”
Olaf Koester, President/CEO
SOLON Corporation
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AS 9100 Transition Training & Changes
July 2010
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) recently issued a letter on transition training for aerospace auditors. This training is a key element in the transition to the AS9100C, AS9110A, and AS9120A standards, as well as, use of the common AS9101D audit requirements standard.
AS9100C Changes: Let's look at a few of the key changes in the standard and identify important process points.
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“Our ISO 13485 Medical Devices Management System has improved our manufacturing processes, increased our customer base, and company profits. Thanks for your excellent guidance and work with our team. We highly recommend Sustaining Edge Solutions to any company seeking improved performance.”
Kevin Brown, President RadScan Medical Equipment
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Improving Operational Performance in Troubled Times
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