Would construction companies benefit from ISO 9001?
In 2014 the US government calculated that 10% of its total fiscal market was attributed to the construction and building...
In 2014 the US government calculated that 10% of its total fiscal market was attributed to the construction and building industry. Given the value of this sector to the greater economy, there are several accreditation...
How to maintain your ISO 9001-based QMS after certification
Implementing ISO 9001 is not an easy task and once the certification is passed successfully, it might appear that the biggest...
Implementing ISO 9001 is not an easy task and once the certification is passed successfully, it might appear that the biggest part of the job is done. But, don’t rest on your laurels for long because...
How to define Key Performance Indicators for a QMS based on ISO 9001
Even if you have only started to implement a Quality Management System (QMS), you will very likely have heard about...
Even if you have only started to implement a Quality Management System (QMS), you will very likely have heard about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the management system. This term is commonly used, and has...
Should you use a gap analysis in your ISO 9001 implementation?
When starting to implement a Quality Management System (QMS) using the ISO 9001:2015 standard, you will probably have heard about using...
When starting to implement a Quality Management System (QMS) using the ISO 9001:2015 standard, you will probably have heard about using a gap analysis, but what does this mean? What is a gap analysis, and what...
How to prepare your company for the ISO 9001 certification audit
So, you have created a Quality Management System (QMS) for your company using the requirements of ISO 9001, and you...
So, you have created a Quality Management System (QMS) for your company using the requirements of ISO 9001, and you need to get ready for your certification audit. What do you need to do to...
How SMEs can use ISO 9001 to grow their business
Achieving ISO 9001 accreditation is a milestone for any business, and given the work, man hours, and finance involved this is...
Achieving ISO 9001 accreditation is a milestone for any business, and given the work, man hours, and finance involved this is especially true for any SME (small to medium-sized enterprise). Whatever the reasons for seeking compliance...