An upcoming audit can be one of the more stressful times of the year for a quality team. Whether you are pursuing a new certification or retaining your current one, audit preparation can be a daunting challenge to even the most diligent organization. Although standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/TS 16949, and AS9100, not to mention FDA standards, differ in many ways as they relate to the measurement system, there are more similarities than differences. Here are a few key steps you can take to ensure your audit process goes smoothly, regardless of the standard.

Step 1: Inventory control

Inventory control is priority No. 1 when it comes to managing your gauges, and it can be broken down into three categories:

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