Subwon, a specialized MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) procurement solutions company, is enhancing its quality management capabilities in the aerospace and defense sectors while expanding its supply chain operations.
On August 25, Subwon (CEO Lee Guk-hwan) announced that it has become the first in the MRO industry to receive the AS/EN 9120 certification, established by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).
AS/EN 9120 is part of the AS/EN 9100 series, recognized as a global standard in the aerospace and defense sectors. This international quality management standard is specialized in the procurement, storage, distribution, and supply chain management of aerospace parts and materials, encompassing criteria for parts traceability, counterfeit prevention, supply chain risk management, and quality assurance systems.
With this certification, Subwon has systematically enhanced its ability to manage product and transaction traceability and to handle non-conforming and suspicious products. The company has also established a quality management system that meets international standards required in the aerospace and defense industries, operating procurement processes that align with customer requirements.
Subwon plans to integrate this quality management system with its existing domestic and international material sourcing capabilities and global supply chain management (SCM) infrastructure to support stable business operations for domestic defense companies. The company aims to provide the necessary procurement and SCM capabilities during the global expansion process, including increasing exports and establishing overseas bases for defense firms.
In particular, Subwon will leverage its specialized sourcing network in aerospace and defense, which encompasses domestic partners and overseas manufacturers and distributors, to expand its support range from procurement of consumables, sub-materials, and raw materials to export packaging, transportation, local procurement, and inventory management.
Subwon is expanding its global operations to countries including China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, as well as Poland, Hungary, the United States, Canada, and India. The company is also supporting MRO procurement management and supply chain management for businesses operating overseas based on its domestic and international material sourcing and logistics infrastructure.
In the defense industry, the importance of securing a stable supply chain is growing alongside export expansion. Especially during the process of expanding overseas production bases or facilities, there is a need for a system that can reliably secure and manage materials that were previously procured domestically. Subwon's strategy is to respond to the procurement needs of defense companies by utilizing its global sourcing network and SCM capabilities following this certification.
Lee Guk-hwan, CEO of Subwon, stated, “The defense industry requires a high level of procurement capability not only for stable sourcing but also for quality and traceability management, as well as global supply chain responsiveness. Based on the procurement and SCM expertise and global network that Subwon has accumulated, we will expand our role as a strategic partner to enhance the procurement competitiveness and global supply chain stability of defense companies.”
Subwon plans to continuously assess its services for clients in the aerospace and defense industries and further strengthen its quality management system based on this certification.
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