The Hidden Cost of Documentation Errors in Aerospace Supply Chains
Zero-Defect Documents Aren’t a Nice-to-Have — They’re a Competitive Advantage.
From delays to audit failures, bad paperwork is quietly disrupting your operations. Here’s what the numbers say.
25-50%
of Receiving Delays
Caused by: Documentation Errors
“Documentation errors contribute to as much as 50% of receiving inspection delays.”
Source: Supplier forums, AS9100 audits, Boeing workshops
Up to 60%
of Audit Non-Conformances
Caused by: Paperwork Deficiencies
“Documentation deficiencies can account for up to 60% of audit non-conformances — far exceeding product defects.”
Source: AS9100D audits, PRI/Nadcap, SAE G-14
$500-
$5,000
per Incident
Cost of: Paperwork Errors & Rework
“Paperwork errors can cost manufacturers $500 to $5,000 per incident.”
Source: SDC, ASQ Six Sigma studies, SmartCert case studies
40%
of Receiving Discrepancies
Caused by: Incorrect or Incomplete Certs
“Nearly 40% of receiving discrepancies stem from incomplete or incorrect documentation — not part quality.”
Source: Aerospace OEM presentation
+1-3
Days in Cycle Time
Caused by: Cert/Document Issues
“Supplier documentation issues can add 1 to 3 days of delay per shipment.”
Source: Source: APICS studies, Lean audit data
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