ISO 9001 vs. Six Sigma: How they compare and how they are different
Mark Hammar
Have you considered adding Six Sigma methodologies as a way of focusing the improvement activities in your quality management system?...
Have you considered adding Six Sigma methodologies as a way of focusing the improvement activities in your quality management system? If so, yours is one of several companies that see the benefits of process improvement...
Quality Certification
Strahinja Stojanovic
Quality Certification is a general term that is used for two main things: certifying the knowledge of individuals, and certifying a...
Quality Certification is a general term that is used for two main things: certifying the knowledge of individuals, and certifying a company’s system of quality management. Quality certifications for individuals can be granted through organizations such...
ISO 9001 internal auditor training: Is it for me?
Since the internal audit is one of the most important tools for driving improvement in an ISO 9001 quality management...
Since the internal audit is one of the most important tools for driving improvement in an ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS), it is vital that you have internal auditors who have the skills needed...
ISO 9001 awareness training material: How to create it, what it should contain
When you are implementing ISO 9001, it is critical that everyone knows what you are doing and why. ISO 9001...
When you are implementing ISO 9001, it is critical that everyone knows what you are doing and why. ISO 9001 may start from the top management, but it is crucial to have all employees on...
How to make your QMS successful with ISO 9004
Ana Meskovska
For many companies, getting an ISO 9001 certificate is the main goal; however, implementing a Quality Management System represents only...
For many companies, getting an ISO 9001 certificate is the main goal; however, implementing a Quality Management System represents only the beginning of the story. Continual improvement is one of the key principles of ISO...
Should universities implement ISO 9001?
Although ISO 9001 is applicable for all organizations, the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) strategic plan 2011-2015 failed to identify education...
Although ISO 9001 is applicable for all organizations, the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) strategic plan 2011-2015 failed to identify education as a sector where ISO standards provide benefits. Aware of this problem, ISO published IWA...
GM ignition switch recall vs. sunroof recall: An ISO 9001 case study
Product recalls are something we have become used to in our society. As I argued in my article Does a...
Product recalls are something we have become used to in our society. As I argued in my article Does a QMS ensure 100% quality?, product recalls do not mean that there is a complete failure...
How links between processes can increase level of quality
ISO 9001 is based on seven quality management principles, and the process approach is one of the most important. By...
ISO 9001 is based on seven quality management principles, and the process approach is one of the most important. By focusing on managing and improving processes, a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001...
What is an acceptable exclusion in ISO 9001?
Section 4.3 of ISO 9001 allows for the exclusion of requirements of ISO 9001 as part of the scope of...
Section 4.3 of ISO 9001 allows for the exclusion of requirements of ISO 9001 as part of the scope of the Quality Management System (QMS). But what is an acceptable exclusion? The ISO 9001 standard...
Writing a good QMS internal audit report
In ISO 9001, the process for internal audits is one of the most important ways for you to ensure that...
In ISO 9001, the process for internal audits is one of the most important ways for you to ensure that your quality management system (QMS) is functioning properly and efficiently, but what is the role...
