Welcome to Sustaining Edge Solutions

Sustaining Edge Solutions delivers manufacturing and service organizations strategic scalable solutions that increase profitability and customer satisfaction, while reducing operating costs.

Business Management Systems – We are a full service leading provider of global management systems ISO 9001, AS9100 (Aviation, Space and Defense), ISO/TS16949 (Automotive), ISO 14001 (Environmental), TL9000 (Telecommunications), ISO 13485 (Medical Devices), ISO 27001 (Information Security) and more!

We specialize in organizational assessments, creating effective documentation, implementation, training, and complete support of your management system. We deliver complete turnkey systems for certification success, and direct assistance with your organizational improvement needs.

Performance and Profit Improvement – We deliver Operational and Performance improvement business management solutions specifically targeting at opportunities that will help your bottom line. We take pride in coaching your staff to implement improved processes, management reports, and to enhance the competitive advantage of your business. Examples of the methods we use are: Strategy Planning and Deployment, Daily Management and Performance Improvement, Lean Enterprise and Kaizen Events, Transactional Process Improvement.

AS9100 Aviation, Space and Defense – Our AS9100 consultants know what it takes to achieve certification success through cost-effective solutions. AS9100C Certification.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations – We have expertise in setting up the documentation and in obtaining the certification. Successful Steps to ITAR Certification.

Printed Circuit Boards – You may not be aware of MIL-PRF-31032B, a Quality System recognized as “best in class.” Sustaining Edge Solutions can help you obtain this certification. MIL-PRF-31032B Quality Management System.

Whether you are looking for a small amount of guidance, or a complete turn-key system, we have the business management solution for you. Our consultants’ years of industry expertise and proven methodologies achieve what you and your customers demand. We measure our success by your improvement in profit, customer satisfaction, product quality, and performance.

Executive Management Team Involved in QMS?
January 2012. In most organizations, the company quality policy is derived by the executive management team. The quality policy is then widely distributed to all employees with appropriate explanation to understand the intent and purpose of the policy. Additionally, the quality policy must be measurable and reviewed for adequacy as part of the management review. The responsibilities for management with executive responsibility can be distributed into four key areas of focus…

“The remarkable success of our ISO 9001 and 14001 EMS registration is due to the superb

organization and training that Walter Tighe, President of Sustaining Edge Solutions provided to us…we highly recommend his services to any organization – large or small – that is seeking comprehensive consultative support for implementing an effective operational and environmental management system.”

Olaf Koester, President/CEO SOLON Corporation

ISO 19011:2011 Auditing Management Systems
December 2011. ISO 19011:2011 2nd Edition has just been released. ISO 19011 provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit program and conducting management system audits. It also provides guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process, including the person managing the audit program, auditors and audit teams…

“Our ISO 13485 Medical Devices Management System

has improved our manufacturing processes, increased our customer base, and company profits. Thanks for your excellent guidance and work with our team. We highly recommend Sustaining Edge Solutions to any company seeking improved performance.”

Kevin Brown, President RadScan Medical Equipment