Here’s how you can reap some benefits of an ISO9001-2008 quality management system without incurring any of the costs.
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Reap benefits of ISO9001-2008 without any cost
Thursday, June 16th, 2011ISO9001-2008: The dirty little secret?
Thursday, April 28th, 2011Learn about ISO9001-2008’s dirty little secret.
OFI’s, or “opportunities for improvement”, in an ISO9001-2008 quality system.
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011During an ISO9001-2008 audit, auditors often write up “OFI’s”, or “opportunities for improvement”. Do you need to act on these?
Will you use ISO9001:2008 to help in 2011?
Tuesday, December 21st, 20102011 is almost here. While I believe every year above ground is a good one, 2010 certainly presented many of us with many, many challenges. I’m definitely looking forward to 2011 with hope and optimism.
The economy is crap. Many businesses are suffering. You can sit and sulk and brood and go [...]
Is it possible to get ISO9001-2008 accredited before you start a business?
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010Recently I had a few phone calls, and a brief introductory meeting, with a gentleman who claimed he and his partner were in business making electronic devices. He said a large, well-known company wanted to do business with him, and the potential customer insisted he have his ISO9001-2008 certificate. We talked quite a [...]
ISO9001-2008 Similarities to Government
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010The other day it dawned on me that ISO9001-2008 performs a function similar to governments. How so?
Writing Your ISO9001:2008 Documentation? KISS!
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010There’s no need for your ISO9001:2008 quality system documentation to be overly complex. The more complicated you make it, the harder it is to follow, and the less your people will want to do it. So why do people insist on lengthly, complex documents?
What If Governments Followed ISO9001:2008?
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Companies follow ISO9001:2008 in order to reduce mistakes, improve themselves, and improve the bottom line. What if governements followed ISO9001:2008?
Your ISO9001:2008 quality system: A real effort at improving, or the bare minimum?
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Do you have ISO9001:2008? Does your company genuinely want to improve? Or do you do the bare minimum needed to keep your certificate?
Say What You Do, Do What You Say…what does it mean to ISO9001-2008?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010Have you ever heard the phrase “say what you do, do what you say”? Is this a good idea?
Why having ISO9001:2008 is more important than ever
Thursday, February 18th, 2010In our crappy economy, you might think having an ISO9001:2008 quality management system is a frivolous expense. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here’s why you NEED an ISO9001 quality system NOW!
Why the very first ISO9001-2008 audit is the easiest you’ll ever have.
Friday, January 15th, 2010You might think your first ISO9001-2008 audit will be your hardest. While the preparation may take a long time, in some ways this will be your easiest audit.
Comment on Sean Kelly’s blog
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007My comment on blog post at http://seankelly.tv/blog/blogentry.2005-11-09.3501121046 regarding actual quality versus just a certificate.
Comment on Specific Steps to Achieve ISO Certification
Monday, February 19th, 2007My comment on blog posting at http://sutarmo.web.id/2007/01/31/specific-steps-to-achieve-iso-9000-registration/
Comment on Management Systems Inc.
Monday, February 19th, 2007My comment to blog posting at http://pdca.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/what-is-iso-90012000/
comment: ISO Training
Wednesday, February 7th, 2007I had to train about 15 people one time. It was not fun. Everyone kept complaining and joking about it. It was rather like high school. Quality Management Systems are like fruitcakes — if you know and appreciate them, you can’t understand why people are always putting them down; and if you aren’t familiar [...]
Do you know a company that is ISO9001 certified, but maybe should not be?
Monday, October 10th, 2011Have you dealt with a company that allegedly has ISO9001-2008 certification, but you wonder how they keep their certification?
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