How to use quality control tools to improve your QMS
Mark Hammar
One of the key benefits of any Quality Management System (QMS), especially one that has been created according to the...
One of the key benefits of any Quality Management System (QMS), especially one that has been created according to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, is to bring a focus on continual improvement within the organization....
How to make your investment in ISO 9001 profitable
Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) using the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard is an internationally recognized way to...
Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) using the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard is an internationally recognized way to focus your company efforts on customer satisfaction and drive improvements in your company, but this...
ISO 9001: Requirements for the release of the product or service
With the release of ISO 9001:2015, there are specific requirements for you to include in your Quality Management System (QMS)...
With the release of ISO 9001:2015, there are specific requirements for you to include in your Quality Management System (QMS) about what you need to do when you accept your products and services for delivery...
Specific use of ISO 9001 design and development in the machining process
With the updated Quality Management System (QMS) requirements in ISO 9001:2015, there have been some minor, yet important changes in...
With the updated Quality Management System (QMS) requirements in ISO 9001:2015, there have been some minor, yet important changes in the requirements for design and development activities within the Quality Management System. In the past,...
Aligning quality objectives of the QMS with the strategic direction of the company
One of the new concepts that have been brought into the latest version of the ISO 9001:2015 standard is that...
One of the new concepts that have been brought into the latest version of the ISO 9001:2015 standard is that the Quality Management System (QMS) of a company needs to include an understanding of, and...
How to include statutory and regulatory requirements in your QMS
One of the requirements that are embedded within ISO 9001:2015 is the necessity to understand and include statutory and regulatory...
One of the requirements that are embedded within ISO 9001:2015 is the necessity to understand and include statutory and regulatory requirements within the Quality Management System (QMS); however, many people have difficulty with understanding how...
How to establish process validation in the QMS
When companies are implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) using the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, there is often confusion when it...
When companies are implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) using the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, there is often confusion when it comes to the topic of validation. People can get confused when talking about the difference...
What is the ISO 9001 audit program, and how does it work?
One of the most important tools that you have to make sure that your Quality Management System (QMS) meets the...
One of the most important tools that you have to make sure that your Quality Management System (QMS) meets the requirements that have been identified, and is effectively implemented and maintained, is the internal audit...
How much does the ISO 9001 implementation cost?
Strahinja Stojanovic
The cost of ISO 9001 implementation is one of the first topics that come up when deciding to get into...
The cost of ISO 9001 implementation is one of the first topics that come up when deciding to get into the project, and very often, the main drawback because it is very hard to make...
How do you prove to the certification auditor that QMS processes are carried out as planned?
Since its 2000 release, ISO 9001 has been focused on the process approach, and the ISO 9001:2015 updates are no...
Since its 2000 release, ISO 9001 has been focused on the process approach, and the ISO 9001:2015 updates are no different. Your Quality Management System (QMS) is made up of many different processes that need...
QMS Change Management in 7 steps
In any management system, it is important to control your changes to the management system, and there is no difference...
In any management system, it is important to control your changes to the management system, and there is no difference with a Quality Management System (QMS) created using the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. While QMS...
To what extent should top management be involved in your QMS?
Jelena Cice
On the first reading of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, it seems to be rather confusing regarding what is the right...
On the first reading of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, it seems to be rather confusing regarding what is the right extent and time in your QMS (Quality Management System) lifecycle to involve management. On the...
How to become an ISO 9001 consultant
ISO 9001 is the most popular management system standard in the world, and it helps many businesses to establish a...
ISO 9001 is the most popular management system standard in the world, and it helps many businesses to establish a QMS (Quality Management System) and ensure quality products and services, as well as customer satisfaction....
How to use the ISO 9001 standard to improve stock efficiency and increase profit
John Nolan
Most people correctly assume that ISO 9001 is purely a quality management standard, and while this is technically correct, applying...
Most people correctly assume that ISO 9001 is purely a quality management standard, and while this is technically correct, applying the principles from the standard can bring many other benefits to a business. In our...
Communication requirements according to ISO 9001:2015
The new communication requirements in ISO 9001:2015 fall under the overall section on support, Section 7. This section includes all...
The new communication requirements in ISO 9001:2015 fall under the overall section on support, Section 7. This section includes all of the requirements for the processes you need to have in place to support your...
Similarities and differences in risk management in ISO 9001, ISO 31000, and ISO 27001
Are you a beginner in dealing with risk management, or do you have a bit of expertise? Either way, you...
Are you a beginner in dealing with risk management, or do you have a bit of expertise? Either way, you may have many dilemmas. Do you want to integrate risk management concepts into your organization...
What is an ISO 9001 surveillance audit?
Early on, when you are implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) using the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, you will need...
Early on, when you are implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) using the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, you will need to talk to a certification body to find out what you need to do to...
ISO 9001:2015 Case study: Context of the organization as a success factor in manufacturing company
Clause 4.1 of ISO 9001:2015 is causing lot of ambiguities and raising more questions than answers to most quality practitioners. Defining...
Clause 4.1 of ISO 9001:2015 is causing lot of ambiguities and raising more questions than answers to most quality practitioners. Defining context of the organization basically means determining the foundation of your QMS and where your...
Five tips to ensure your ISO 9001:2015 implementation is successful
An ISO 9001:2015 implementation can be a complex and demanding process, which may take from 6 to 12 months depending...
An ISO 9001:2015 implementation can be a complex and demanding process, which may take from 6 to 12 months depending on your organizational size and structure and other influencing factors. Most project managers will find...
How to integrate ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
Update 2022-05-03. ISO 27001 is one of the most popular standards in the world, and I see many companies have...
Update 2022-05-03. ISO 27001 is one of the most popular standards in the world, and I see many companies have a need for information security with increased use of information technology, clouds, etc. If you...
