The objectives of this regulation are to reduce or eliminate nonconformances and promote continuous quality improvement. Continuous quality improvement is intended to address significant cost drivers that prevent full conformance to contract requirements. Continuous quality improvement involves appropriate action to:
a. Establish goals and practices to improve manufacturing process capability.
b. Minimize process variability and increase product uniformity.
c. Reduce deficiencies during manufacturing, test and inspection.
d. Correct unrealistic requirements.
e. Improve first-pass acceptance rates.
f. Reduce cost associated with scrap, rework and repair.
g. Address other criteria and controls that can increase productivity, manufacturing or operational efficiency and product utility.
