Audit vs. Consulting – What is more important for ISO 9001?
Very often, companies worldwide consider whether or not to take consulting services, as well as external certification services against ISO...
Very often, companies worldwide consider whether or not to take consulting services, as well as external certification services against ISO 9001. Both of those may be a cost or investment. However, neither of these is...
Understanding Resource Management in ISO 9001
Have you wondered, as I have, why the section on Resource Management is included in the ISO 9001 requirements for...
Have you wondered, as I have, why the section on Resource Management is included in the ISO 9001 requirements for Quality Management Systems? Does this seem to go further than you expect in defining what...
Seven Quality Management Principles behind ISO 9001 requirements
Have you ever wondered why the ISO 9001 standard has some of the requirements that it does? Or have you...
Have you ever wondered why the ISO 9001 standard has some of the requirements that it does? Or have you wondered why a requirement is worded the way it is? By understanding the main principles...
Some tips to make Control of Records more useful for your QMS
Have you ever thought that a documented procedure for records is going overboard? Do you fail to see why this...
Have you ever thought that a documented procedure for records is going overboard? Do you fail to see why this is such an important requirement of any Management Standard (ISO 9001, but also ISO 14001,...
How to make Management Review more useful in the QMS
Do you see the ISO9001 requirements for Management Review as more of a time waste than a benefit? Many companies...
Do you see the ISO9001 requirements for Management Review as more of a time waste than a benefit? Many companies see Management Review as an unpleasant necessity of maintaining ISO 9001 registration, but if used...