Practical tips for measuring your QMS according to ISO 9001:2015 clause 9.1
John Nolan
Most companies who have a QMS (Quality Management System) certified according to ISO 9004 or ISO 9001:2015 are accustomed to...
Most companies who have a QMS (Quality Management System) certified according to ISO 9004 or ISO 9001:2015 are accustomed to performing against set objectives and KPIs (key performance indicators), and also demonstrating continual improvement, which...
How ISO 9001 implementation can benefit a consultancy company
The consultancy sector has grown massively in the last decade worldwide, with annual revenues reaching $10 billion being achievable for...
The consultancy sector has grown massively in the last decade worldwide, with annual revenues reaching $10 billion being achievable for some top-level companies. With smaller consultancies springing up regularly to support all types of business...
How to sell your ISO 9001 consulting services
ISO 9001:2015 is the premier standard for Quality Management System (QMS) and business management, and, for many organizations, it is...
ISO 9001:2015 is the premier standard for Quality Management System (QMS) and business management, and, for many organizations, it is the “entry level” to enable them to compete for business through formal tender processes with...
Case Study: Transitioning to ISO 9001:2015 in a large organization
Tomislav Stosic
The purpose of this case study is to enable the consultants and implementers to better understand the transition process from...
The purpose of this case study is to enable the consultants and implementers to better understand the transition process from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 in large organizations, regarding some of the more ponderous changes...
How to deal with design and development changes in the technology sector using ISO 9001
The requirements of design and development are fairly prescriptive within the ISO 9001:2015 standard in terms of planning, inputs, outputs,...
The requirements of design and development are fairly prescriptive within the ISO 9001:2015 standard in terms of planning, inputs, outputs, controls, and changes to this process. For many organizations manufacturing standard products with little change,...
How can ISO 9001:2015 help boost your sales activities?
While ISO 9001:2015 is strictly a quality management standard, it is considered a business tool by many people in today’s...
While ISO 9001:2015 is strictly a quality management standard, it is considered a business tool by many people in today’s business environment. The benefits of implementing ISO 9001:2015 go far beyond the management of quality;...
What are the biggest challenges while setting up an ISO 9001-based QMS, and how do you overcome them?
Implementing a formal QMS (Quality Management System) in an organization that doesn’t have one, but hopes to be ISO 9001 compliant...
Implementing a formal QMS (Quality Management System) in an organization that doesn’t have one, but hopes to be ISO 9001 compliant or certified, presents a unique set of challenges. I recently advised an organization on such...
The benefits of ISO 9001 implementation in the call center industry
Over the last 10 years, call centers have become a large part of how we communicate with many organizations. Whether...
Over the last 10 years, call centers have become a large part of how we communicate with many organizations. Whether household utilities, personal banking, tax issues, or even dealing with federal or local government, the...
Using ISO 9001 to win public tenders – A guide for SMEs
SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are in a better position to win major public tenders than ever before. As public...
SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are in a better position to win major public tenders than ever before. As public service and government organizations look to save money and encourage local trade, the trend is...
ISO 9001:2015 benefits for manufacturing companies
Many organizations of varying types use ISO 9001:2015 as a recognized method of delivering customer satisfaction and controlling quality of product...
Many organizations of varying types use ISO 9001:2015 as a recognized method of delivering customer satisfaction and controlling quality of product and service within their chosen sector. From huge organizations such as Richard Branson’s Virgin enterprise...
How ISO 9001:2015 can improve your supply chain performance in the retail sector
The ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard is designed to be applied across many sectors in the business world, and if applied...
The ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard is designed to be applied across many sectors in the business world, and if applied correctly, can bring many benefits to the overall performance of a business. One recent sector...
How the ISO 9001:2015 standard can help improve relationships with your customers
The ultimate aim of the ISO 9001:2015 standard is to enable a business to satisfy its customers effectively. It can be argued...
The ultimate aim of the ISO 9001:2015 standard is to enable a business to satisfy its customers effectively. It can be argued that all components of all clauses contribute toward providing your customer with a consistent and...
10 steps to attract a major customer using ISO 9001:2015
Those who have worked with ISO 9001:2015 know it is a management system that is recognized and used worldwide, and while...
Those who have worked with ISO 9001:2015 know it is a management system that is recognized and used worldwide, and while individual organizations utilize their QMS (Quality Management System) differently, accreditation to the standard nonetheless provides some...
ISO 9001:2015 Annex A – What is it used for and why use it?
Mark Hammar
With the new 2015 version of ISO 9001, the structure of the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) have...
With the new 2015 version of ISO 9001, the structure of the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) have changed, as have some of the terminology and requirements. So, how can you better understand...
ISO 9001:2015 process vs. procedure – Some practical examples
In a Quality Management System (QMS) there is a distinct difference between what is meant by a process and what...
In a Quality Management System (QMS) there is a distinct difference between what is meant by a process and what is meant by a procedure, and confusing these two concepts can become a problem during...
