We use cookies on our site to improve your user experience. Read cookie policy OK Solutions Services Locations Quality Assurance: Setting the Stage for Customer Delight AIT’s core values drive us to consistently earn our customers’ trust by delivering quality service. That’s why our global team has developed an integrated, network-wide approach to providing world-class logistics and service experiences at every touchpoint. Read on to learn more about AIT’s quality assurance methods and commitment. What is quality assurance? What’s the difference between quality assurance and quality control? When an institution makes organized efforts to prevent mistakes and improve its products or services, those efforts are called quality assurance. Experts trace the quality assurance thought process back to medieval Europe or even ancient Egypt. While quality assurance is process oriented and focuses on defect prevention, quality control seeks to spot defects and is product oriented. At AIT, our team handles both. Learn more. How does AIT address quality assurance and quality control? AIT’s approach to quality emphasizes standardization, documentation and constant monitoring to ensure compliance and enable continuous improvement. It’s a comprehensive method that incorporates the following programs: Quality Management System (QMS) Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Quality Satisfaction Index (QSI) Six Sigma Is AIT’s quality assurance process only about finding errors? No. Although our quality assurance approach is well-tuned to find errors before they impact customers, it’s also set up to identify positive customer interactions (see our annual QSI survey) that we can use as examples for global service enhancements. We’ve also found that quality assurance helps improve network-wide collaboration and innovation. How does quality assurance improve collaboration? As the saying goes, two heads are better than one. When you open up your processes and procedures to evaluation, it allows more teammate to take ownership of the finished product, and also leads to increased innovation. What is corrective action and preventative action? Corrective and preventative action (CAPA), is an organizational improvement system designed to prevent internal and external errors. By identifying and eliminating root causes of external and internal issues, errors or “non-compliances,” AIT’s global Quality Assurance team utilizes CAPA methodology to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. Learn more. What is AIT’s Quality Satisfaction Index? AIT’s Quality Satisfaction Index (QSI) is an annual customer survey that gathers feedback across multiple areas, including customer service, sales, invoicing, claims and the MyAIT customer portal. Learn more. What is Six Sigma and how does AIT utilize it for quality control and quality assurance? Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. AIT’s Six Sigma-trained Quality Assurance teammates use this disciplined, data-driven approach to eliminate process defects. Learn more. How does AIT’s quality management system (QMS) work? To best respond to the changing needs of our customers, AIT’s quality management system (QMS) defines, tracks and measures several transportation logistics key performance indicators (KPIs) crucial to meeting customer and market requirements. Learn more. Partner with logistics expert dedicated to quality Find out what it’s like to work with a transportation logistics leader with more than four decades of customer service excellence. Contact an AIT representative today. AIT Worldwide Logistics has a robust global logistics network, with more than 100 offices worldwide. SEE OUR GLOBAL NETWORK Trust White Glove pros with your customers' satisfaction. LEARN MORE AIT can move any business forward. FIND OUT HOW About AIT Risk Management Quality Assurance Quality Management System Corrective and Preventive Action Quality Satisfaction Index Six Sigma ALSO OF INTEREST CAPA Quality MethodologiesSix Sigma Logistics ApproachQuality Management System NAVIGATE Solutions Services About AIT Locations Resources Newsroom Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Site Map MyAIT Login Technology Portal Pay Invoice with Credit Card OUR MISSION At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers' trust by delivering exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing our co-workers, partners and communities. ® Copyright 2021 AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. All Rights Reserved