Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S)
What is C.A.S.E.?
A Nonprofit Coalition of Industrial Companies dedicated to:
· Exchanging and Publishing Non-Prejudicial Supplier Data.
· Reducing the Proliferation of Redundant Supplier Assessments.
· Reducing Supplier Management Costs.
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Governed by a Statement of Principles and Bylaws, Our Goal is to Provide Data with which you can make informed supplier approval decisions.
How many sections does C.A.S.E. have?
There are two sections:
· ACS: Air Carriers Section.
· ARSS: Aeronautical Repair Station Section.
How does C.A.S.E. exchange information?
Via its Registers:
· Registers are Lists of Suppliers that have met the applicable C.A.S.E. Standard (I.E. 1A, 2A, etc) after having been audited by a C.A.S.E. Level III or Level IV Auditor.
o NOTE 1: The Registers are only accessible to C.A.S.E. Sustaining Members.
o NOTE 2: There are two Registers, one for the ACS and one for the ARSS.
How often does C.A.S.E. meet?
Four times a year at Conferences and Training Sessions:
· Conference: Semi annual meeting - spring and fall - where C.A.S.E. business is conducted.
· Training Session: Semi annual meeting - winter and summer - where C.A.S.E. training is provided.
What are the Membership Requirements?
Following are the key requirements:
· As described in the Membership Section of the Website, Membership Applications and Membership Requirement documents.
· Payment of Membership Fees.
· Active participation in Conferences and Training Sessions.
· Have actively participating Level III or Level IV auditors.
What are the Requirements for Suppliers to be listed on a Register?
Following are the key requirements:
· Provide services to at least one C.A.S.E. Member (ACS or ARSS as applicable).
· Successfully complete an audit to the applicable C.A.S.E. Standard (I.E. 1A, 2A, etc) for their type of business.
· Continually comply with the applicable C.A.S.E. Standard.
· Sign the applicable Supplier Expectations Form.
Does a company have to be member to be listed on a Register?
· No supplier is required to be a C.A.S.E. Member or make any payment to be listed in a Register.