Ask a quality manager at a mid-size aerospace or defense supplier how much time their team spends on audit prep, and you’ll usually hear some version of “all of it.” AS9100 audit cycles routinely eat 600-plus hours of staff time. And that’s before anyone accounts for what’s actually sitting underneath a single AS9100 certificate. Because […]
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What Accreditation Bodies Expect from Accreditation Management Software
What Accreditation Bodies Expect from Accreditation Management Software For years, accreditation bodies have been conservative buyers of technology. At least in ARMATURE’s experience. They are careful, deliberate, and risk-aware. And they probably should be. Quick Answer Summary Accreditation bodies are no longer seeking incremental improvements to legacy systems—they are demanding modern, configurable accreditation management software […]
Best Practices for a Successful Accreditation and Certification Software Implementation
Accreditation and certification organizations are under increasing pressure to do more with less — managing evolving standards, complex review processes, regulatory scrutiny, and rising stakeholder expectations for modern digital experiences. At the same time, they must maintain absolute rigor, defensibility, and transparency. A poorly executed system implementation can disrupt operations, frustrate stakeholders, and introduce compliance […]
Certification Management Software: A Force Multiplier for Certification Bodies
In nearly every industry, certification bodies are entrusted with protecting quality, safety, and trust. Whether certifying organizations, facilities, products, or equipment, they play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with standards and fostering continuous improvement, supported by globally accredited certification bodies. As certification programs continue to grow in scale and complexity, many certification bodies still […]
Our Biggest Update Yet: What the Q2 2025 Release Means for ARMATURE Fabric Users
Every update to ARMATURE Fabric starts the same way. We ask a simple question: What would actually make your job easier? We review suggestions and requests from our clients and their stakeholders, consider new technologies, and assess value to the broader accreditation and certification community. In our latest release, we’ve redesigned major parts of our […]
Need your accreditation management software to be more flexible? Choose configuration over customization.
A growing number of accreditation and certification bodies are switching from the customized software solutions that have served them well in the past, to more modern, configurable, and flexible solutions and products. Here are some of the reasons why, along with some context around how ARMATURE has adapted our approach over the last two decades. […]
How Should You Approach an Accreditation Management Software Implementation?
Accreditation management software has become an indispensable tool for organizations seeking to streamline their accreditation processes, enhance efficiency, and maintain compliance with industry standards. While the benefits of accreditation management software are evident, implementing such a system, especially for those new to the process, can be a challenging endeavor. This article aims to provide a […]
The Role of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in Accreditation
Accreditation, to some, is synonymous with certification, credentials, or an award for excellence. However, accreditation is not just a piece of paper or plaque to hang on the wall in your office. It is an active process and commitment to the best, accepted practices, and standards in the industry in which your business operates. As […]
Driving Success: How Accreditation Management Software Empowers Accreditation Bodies
Accreditation bodies play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and credibility of various industries and sectors. Their responsibilities include assessing and certifying organizations to meet specific standards and guidelines. Technology has become vital for accreditation bodies to streamline processes and enhance effectiveness in today’s digital age. Accreditation management software has emerged as a powerful […]
Six Software Challenges Faced by Accreditation Bodies (And How To Solve Them)
There was a time when Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and email marked the dawn of an efficiency revolution. Gone was the need for paper, Inter-Department Delivery folders (do you remember those?), and internal mail services. Quick Answer Accreditation bodies face six core software challenges: fragmented systems, incomplete dashboards, poor stakeholder experience, costly custom solutions, limited […]
