Automotive
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001
- APQP
- PPAP
- PSW
Same discipline, different certification requirements
A machinist serving the automotive industry and one serving aerospace apply the same technology under entirely different certification regimes. That's why the marketplace can be navigated not just by discipline, but by industry too.
- 5
- Industries with their own certification framework
- 20
- Categories, spanning all industries
- 10
- Vetted providers in our network
Sectors
Five industries where we can verify certifications
We don't serve any industry where we can't assess the required certifications ourselves. This limitation is deliberate — it's the difference between brokerage and mere referral.
Automotive
Vehicle and component manufacturing
10 vetted providers · 4 categories
Automotive manufacturing requires ISO/TS 16949 (or IATF 16949) and stringent quality systems to support tier-1 and OEM suppliers.
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001
- APQP
- PPAP
- PSW
- 4.2k+
- Suppliers audited
- 98%
- On-time delivery target
- 12
- Core certification checks
Aerospace
Aviation and space component manufacturing
8 vetted providers · 4 categories
Aerospace demands EN 9100 certification and operates under strict traceability, safety, and regulatory oversight.
- EN 9100
- AS9100
- ISO 9001
- NADCAP certifications
- 100%
- Traceability coverage
- 9 mo
- Typical certification lead time
- 6
- Core safety controls
Chemicals & Pharma
Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing
1 vetted providers · 4 categories
Chemical and pharmaceutical production requires ISO 9001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), and hazard/safety management.
- ISO 9001
- GMP
- FSSC 22000
- OSHA regulations
- 98%
- Documentation completeness
- 85%
- Audit finding reduction
- 4
- Safety review loops
Packaging & Consumer Goods
Packaging and consumer product manufacturing
2 vetted providers · 4 categories
Packaging for food, beverages, and consumer goods requires rapid turnaround, flexible production, and strict hygiene standards.
- ISO 9001
- FSSC 22000
- EU Packaging Directive
- FDA compliance
- 82%
- Efficiency target
- 18 min
- Typical changeover
- 96%
- On-time delivery rate
Marine & Shipbuilding
Marine and shipbuilding component manufacturing
5 vetted providers · 4 categories
Marine industry requires DNV, ABS, or Lloyd's Register certification and operates under strict maritime regulations.
- DNV rules
- ABS rules
- ISO 9001
- IMCA standards
- IMO regulations
- 94%
- Corrosion defect reduction
- 8 mo
- Certification window
- 20-30y
- Service life target
Certifications
A certificate only counts once it's been verified
Every industry demands its own set of standards. We don't take them as a self-reported profile field — we record them as a verified document with a defined scope and expiry date.
Aerospace
- EN 9100
- AS9100
- ISO 9001
- NADCAP certifications
Chemicals & Pharma
- ISO 9001
- GMP
- FSSC 22000
- OSHA regulations
Packaging & Consumer Goods
- ISO 9001
- FSSC 22000
- EU Packaging Directive
- FDA compliance
Marine & Shipbuilding
- DNV rules
- ABS rules
- ISO 9001
- IMCA standards
- IMO regulations
How we verify
- In the originalThe certificate itself is submitted, not a self-declaration.
- With defined scopeDoes the scope cover what the partner is being requested for?
- With an expiry dateRecorded and tracked. If a certification lapses, the listing is suspended.
Results
What came out of requests like these
Completed projects from these industries, anonymized at our clients' request — with the metrics that actually mattered in each case.
Automotive
Tier-1 Automotive Supplier
A mid-sized automotive components supplier faced rising logistics costs and delivery delays due to fragmented supplier base and manual procurement processes. IATF 16949 compliance was incomplete, and vendor quality issues were impacting on-time delivery rates.
- Procurement cost reduction
- 22%
- Supplier count reduction
- 35
- On-time delivery rate improvement
- from 91% to 98%+
- IATF 16949 certification achieved
- Q2 2023
- Supply chain lead time reduction
- from 12 weeks to 8 weeks
Aerospace
Aerospace Systems Manufacturer
An aerospace components manufacturer needed to achieve EN 9100 certification and establish full material traceability across their supply chain. Multiple suppliers lacked aerospace-specific process controls and certifications.
- EN 9100 certification achieved
- within 9 months
- Suppliers with NADCAP certification
- 8 of 12
- Material traceability coverage
- 100%
- Critical non-conformances resolved
- 100%
- Audit deficiency closure rate
- 94%
Chemicals & Pharma
Specialty Chemicals Producer
A specialty chemicals manufacturer struggled with GMP compliance, inadequate batch documentation, and supplier quality inconsistencies. Regulatory audits identified significant gaps in hazmat handling and material traceability.
- GMP documentation completeness
- from 62% to 98%
- Regulatory audit findings
- reduced by 85%
- Batch recall procedures
- implemented and tested
- Supplier GMP certification rate
- 91%
- Production line stoppages due to quality
- reduced by 70%
Disciplines
What we offer across every one of these industries
The four disciplines apply across all industries. What differs is the certification requirements — not the service itself.
We support you from admission through to arrival
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