{"id":8802,"date":"2026-08-10T11:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtco.global\/?page_id=8802"},"modified":"2026-08-10T20:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:35:40","slug":"quality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wtco.global\/en\/quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h1>Quality Consulting: ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 certifications<\/h1>\n<p>WTCO&#8217;s <strong>Quality Division<\/strong> supports companies in the design, implementation and maintenance of effective <strong>Quality Management Systems<\/strong>, oriented toward continuous improvement and the achievement of the main international certifications. We help manufacturing companies and those in the automotive and aerospace sectors to ensure compliant products, reduce non-conformities and access new regulated markets.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Quality services<\/h2>\n<h3>Quality Management System (QMS) implementation<\/h3>\n<p>We design and implement tailor-made <strong>Quality Management Systems<\/strong>, from process mapping to the definition of procedures, indicators (KPIs) and documentation, integrating quality into the company&#8217;s daily management.<\/p>\n<h3>Internal audits<\/h3>\n<p>We plan and carry out <strong>internal audits<\/strong> of systems, processes and products to verify compliance with regulatory requirements, identify areas for improvement and prepare the company for certification audits.<\/p>\n<h3>Certification preparation<\/h3>\n<p>We support the company throughout the entire path of preparation for ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100 certifications, from the initial gap analysis to the certification body audit, managing corrective actions and documentation.<\/p>\n<h3>Quality training<\/h3>\n<p>We deliver <strong>training<\/strong> programs on management systems, audit techniques, problem solving, non-conformity management and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, SPC, APQP, PPAP), to spread skills and a culture of quality.<\/p>\n<h3>Automotive and Aerospace consulting<\/h3>\n<p>We offer <strong>specialist consulting for the automotive and aerospace sectors<\/strong>, with support for IATF 16949 and AS9100 requirements and for the core tools required by the supply chain (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).<\/p>\n<h2>The certifications we support<\/h2>\n<h3>ISO 9001<\/h3>\n<p>The international standard for Quality Management Systems, applicable to any organization that wants to demonstrate its ability to provide compliant products and services and improve customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h3>IATF 16949<\/h3>\n<p>The reference standard for <strong>quality in the automotive sector<\/strong>, an essential requirement to supply carmakers and the automotive supply chain, integrated with ISO 9001 requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>AS9100<\/h3>\n<p>The standard for the aerospace, defense and aviation sector, which adds to the ISO 9001 requirements specific controls on safety, traceability and risk management.<\/p>\n<h2>Silvio Granzotto, Partner Leader of the Quality Division<\/h2>\n<p>WTCO&#8217;s Quality Division is led by <strong>Silvio Granzotto<\/strong>, partner leader with consolidated experience in quality management systems and in certifications for the automotive and aerospace sectors. His approach combines regulatory rigor and operational pragmatism, to turn quality into a real competitive advantage for the company.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose WTCO for Quality<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A practical, results-oriented approach, integrated with the Lean methodology<\/li>\n<li>Specific experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and AS9100<\/li>\n<li>Expertise in automotive and aerospace core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)<\/li>\n<li>Complete support: from gap analysis to the certification audit<\/li>\n<li>Training and transfer of skills to the internal team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about Quality consulting<\/h2>\n<h3>How long does it take to obtain ISO 9001 certification?<\/h3>\n<p>Typically 4 to 9 months, depending on the size of the company and the starting state of its processes. 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