Nadcap embodies a vision aimed at creating a world-class supply base for the global Aviation, Space, and Defense (ASD) sector through an efficient industry-managed accreditation process. By uniting Industry and Government experts to collaborate on standard auditing criteria, Nadcap establishes rigorous accreditation criteria, audits suppliers, and defines operational guidelines to ensure the highest level of quality in the supply chain. This collaborative effort seeks to streamline quality assurance processes, minimize redundancy at both the supplier and OEM level, and optimize efficiency, thus enhancing supply chain oversight and resiliency.  
 
Through critical process audits, conducted by subject matter experts approved by program stakeholders, Nadcap elevates supplier quality, ensures standardization, and drives cost savings. Our vision ensures that OEMs benefit from regular audits while alleviating the burden on suppliers, ultimately contributing to the reduction of risk throughout the industry. Nadcap offers 26 critical process accreditations, including historic special processes such as, Nondesctructive Testing, Heat Treating, Chemical processes, but has evolved into critical process oversight for the industry, such as Printed Board Assemblies (PBA), Materials Testing laboratories, and Measurement & Inspection. 

To be industry managed means that the management, oversight, and decision-making processes are primarily driven by representatives from the participating OEM’s This industry-managed approach ensures that the accreditation program remains relevant and responsive to the specific needs andcy requirements of the OEMs and the ADS industry.