Expert Advisory
Services for Global
Standards

From ISO certification and Lean Six Sigma to process re-engineering and integrated management system design — AIC delivers end-to-end consulting that drives measurable, lasting results.

ISO Certification  ·  Operational Excellence  ·  Training & Seminars

ISO Standards Our Process Lean Six Sigma Industries Seminars & Training

ISO Standards & Frameworks

We guide organizations from gap analysis to first-time certification across every major international management system standard.

ISO 9001

Quality Management System

Establish a robust QMS that consistently delivers products and services meeting customer and regulatory requirements. We handle documentation, implementation, internal audits, and certification readiness.

ISO 14001

Environmental Management System

Design and implement an EMS that identifies environmental aspects, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continual environmental performance improvement across your operations.

ISO 17025

Laboratory Accreditation

Achieve accreditation for testing and calibration laboratories through rigorous technical competence assessment, documentation of methods, and preparation for third-party accreditation bodies.

ISO 45001

Occupational Health & Safety

Build a proactive OH&S management system that eliminates workplace hazards, reduces incidents, and demonstrates commitment to worker health and safety at all levels of the organization.

IATF 16949

Automotive Quality Management

Achieve IATF 16949 certification for automotive production and service parts organizations. We integrate core tools — APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP — into a unified certification program.

AS9100

Aerospace Quality Management

Support aerospace, defense, and space organizations in achieving AS9100 certification — encompassing product safety, risk management, configuration control, and first-article inspection requirements.

API Q1 / Q2

Oil & Gas Quality Management

Guide oil and gas manufacturers and service organizations through API Spec. Q1 and Q2 certification, covering product realization, risk-based thinking, and supplier control requirements.

FDA QSR

FDA Quality System Regulation

Assist medical device manufacturers in achieving compliance with FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820) — including design controls, corrective action, production and process controls, and records management.

ISO 27001

Information Security Management

Design and implement an ISMS to protect your organization's information assets, meet regulatory requirements, and demonstrate cybersecurity governance to customers and stakeholders.

Our Engagement Process

A disciplined, six-phase methodology that takes organizations from current state to certified — efficiently and with lasting impact.

01

Gap Analysis

We assess the current state of your management systems against standard requirements, identifying critical gaps, risks, and prioritized action areas.

02

System Design

Our advisors design or upgrade your management system documentation, policies, procedures, and process architecture to meet standard requirements.

03

Team Training

We deliver targeted awareness and competency training to leadership and operational teams — building internal capability and culture alignment.

04

Implementation

Hands-on support through the implementation phase — ensuring processes are consistently followed, records maintained, and objectives tracked.

05

Internal Audit

We conduct rigorous internal audits to identify non-conformances, verify system effectiveness, and prepare your team for external assessment.

06

Certification

We guide you through the registrar selection and third-party audit process — providing real-time support to achieve first-time certification success.

Methodology

Lean

Eliminate waste and maximize value through value stream optimization and 5S workplace organization.

Methodology

Six Sigma

Reduce variation and defects using DMAIC and statistical process control to achieve near-perfect quality.

Tool

Hoshin Kanri

A strategic planning methodology that connects high-level objectives to day-to-day operations through structured goal-setting.

Tool

Operational Excellence

Continuous improvement, minimizing waste, and optimizing processes to consistently deliver superior value to customers.

Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement

We embed proven continuous improvement methodologies into your organization — not just as a project, but as a permanent operating discipline.

DMAIC Projects — structured problem-solving engagements delivering measurable cost and quality improvements.
Kaizen Events — focused rapid improvement workshops targeting specific processes or work areas.
Business Strategy — navigating digital disruption with tailored strategies that align your infrastructure for long-term competitiveness.
Operational Excellence — continuous improvement, minimizing waste, and optimizing processes to consistently deliver superior value to customers.
6 Sigma Training — Yellow, Green, Black & Master Black Belt training programs to build in-house continuous improvement capability.

Industries & Sectors

Our advisors bring deep sector knowledge across a broad range of industries — ensuring every engagement reflects the specific standards and operational realities of your field.

High-tech Manufacturing

Automotive, aerospace, electronics, semi-conductor, edge-to-cloud, AI and industrial goods — from IATF 16949 and ISO 27001 to Lean transformation.

Energy

API Q1/Q2, process safety, and operational excellence for upstream, midstream, and downstream operators.

Healthcare

FDA QSR compliance, ISO 13485, and quality system development for medical device and pharma organizations.

Technology

ISO 27001 ISMS, CMMC, and CMMI engagements for software, IT services, and defense contractors.

Aerospace & Defense

AS9100 certification support, DCMA audit preparation, and quality planning for primes and suppliers.

Environmental Services

ISO 14001 EMS design and ISO 45001 safety management for utilities, waste management, and energy firms.

Seminars & Certification Training

Public and on-site training programs designed to build internal capability and prepare your team for audit and certification success.

ISO Training

ISO Awareness & Implementation Seminars

Half-day and full-day seminars covering the requirements, structure, and implementation strategies for all major ISO management system standards.

  • ISO 9001 Awareness & Requirements
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management
  • ISO 27001 InfoSec Management
  • ISO 45001 Safety Management
  • IATF 16949 Automotive Quality
  • AS9100 Aerospace Quality
  • API Q1 / Q2 Oil & Gas Quality
Auditor Training

Internal Auditor Certification Programs

Intensive 2–3 day programs that qualify participants as certified internal auditors, covering audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action follow-up.

  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course
  • ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
  • ISO 27001 InfoSec Management
  • ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
  • IATF 16949 Internal Auditor
  • AS9100 Internal Auditor
  • Supplier Audit Techniques
Lean Six Sigma

Lean & Six Sigma Belt Certification

Yellow, Green, and Black Belt programs combining Lean and Six Sigma tools, project-based learning, and real-world application in your operations.

  • Yellow Belt — Awareness & Foundations
  • Green Belt — Project-Based Training
  • Black & Master Black Belt — Advanced DMAIC & Statistics
  • VSM & 5S Practitioner Workshop
  • Kaizen Facilitation Training
Core Tools

Core Tools Training

Dedicated workshops on each of the IATF 16949 core tools, designed for quality engineers, suppliers, and operations managers in the automotive, engineering and manufacturing supply chain.

  • APQP — Advanced Product Quality Planning
  • PPAP — Production Part Approval Process
  • D/MFMEA — Design/Manufacturing Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
  • MSA — Measurement System Analysis
  • SPC — Statistical Process Control

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