The QS-9000 Miniguide begins with a "question and answer" section, then provides an overview of the steps that must be taken to comply with the requirements of the QS-9000 standard. As employees comprehend and comply with the fundamentals of this standard, training efforts will accelerate. So what exactly is QS-9000? Based upon established standards for the automotive industry and its suppliers, the QS-9000 addresses three facets of quality, as defined by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). Anyone who is either a tier one or direct supplier of production materials to the automotive industry is required to comply.