With every audit, comes opportunities for improvement despite the results.
Philosophical Engineering
One can look at the "number" of items that were incorrect and measure success based on that. However, we cannot lose sight within just looking at the "numbers". Rather, we must maintain the spirit of continuous improvement and use the numbers as guidelines for measurement.
There were no major non-conformances for GMHT in the recent AS9100D transition audit for aerospace. However, there were many recommendations for improvement. Regardless of the labels and forms of feedback on the process, it's always the sense of improvement that moves us forward that should be the focus.