Can you just write a check to get ISO9001-2008 certification? Or is there actual work involved?
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ISO9001-2008 – how much work will it be?
Friday, April 27th, 2012Do you have ISO9001-2008? How well are your quality objectives working for you?
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011Recently I performed a complete internal audit for a small manufacturing company that was soon to have their initial ISO9001-2008 registration audit. While going through their documentation, I found they had completely missed the boat on their quality objectives. Their quality objectives were too vague, and not measurable. It might be nice to say something [...]
Reap benefits of ISO9001-2008 without any cost
Thursday, June 16th, 2011Here’s how you can reap some benefits of an ISO9001-2008 quality management system without incurring any of the costs.
ISO9001-2008: 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 nowhere. Or you [...]
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 bit, I [...]
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?
Are you ISO9001-2008 certified? There are 2 kinds of ISO9001 companies. Which one are you?
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010In my opinion there are basically 2 kinds of companies that are registered to ISO9001-2008. Which one are you?
Advice on writing your ISO9001-2008 quality system documents
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Tips on writing your quality system documentation, from someone who’s done it many times.
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?
Writing a Corrective Action Request to a Vendor
Thursday, June 17th, 2010Corrective action requests are not limited to your internal operations. You can issue them to suppliers as well. But there are things to consider when sending a vendor corrective action request.
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?
ISO9001-2008 Helps Auto Dealer Get Paid!
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Fitzgerald Auto Malls successfully implemented an ISO9001 quality management system, and it has paid off for them. Last summer, during the “Cash For Clunkers” program, there were reports that some auto dealers were not being paid by the federal government. Fitzgerald Auto Malls used their ISO9001 system to develop work instructions for their employees as [...]
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.
Jitters about first ISO9001:2008 registration audit
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Have you gone through your first ISO9001:2008 registration audit? How nervous were you? How did you do? Was the nervousness justified?
Differences between ISO9001:2000 and ISO9001:2008
Friday, November 27th, 2009Is your quality system ready for the latest revision of the ISO9001 quality system standard?
ISO9001:2008 clause 7.5.3 how do you identify your products?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009ISO9001:2008 clause 7.5.3 requires us to identify products throughout the production process. There are many ways to do this, some not so obvious. How do you do it?
How much can you tailor ISO9001:2008 to your company?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009One of the beautiful features of the ISO9001:2008 quality standard is that it gives users a lot of leeway in how to structure your quality system. But there’s a limit to how far you can go.
Why I think Santa Claus uses ISO9001-2008
Friday, December 19th, 2008Does Santa Claus follow ISO9001-2008? We think so. Here are some reasons why.
Information on ISO9001:2008 – its almost here!
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008The ISO9001:2008 revision is almost here. Will you have to rewrite your manual? Inquiring minds want to know.
So you’ve got your new ISO9001:2000 certificate. Now what?
Friday, July 4th, 2008Hooray! You’ve just passed your first ISO9001:2000 registration audit. Now what do you do?
How many Corrective Action Requests are enough in ISO9001:2000?
Monday, May 5th, 2008Ok, you’ve got your ISO9001:2000 quality management system in place. You know you’ve got to write up corrective actions, right? But you would really rather not, right? OK, so to satisfy the auditor at the next audit, how many corrective actions should you do?
Notes on ISO9001:2000 Management Review
Monday, April 21st, 2008Management review meetings are a necessary part of your ISO9001:2000 quality management system. But are they a complete waste of time? What can you do to keep them short and effective?
ISO9001:2000: Is An Easy Auditor a Good Thing?
Saturday, April 5th, 2008Working as an ISO9001:2000 consultant, I’ve seen all manner of auditors. Tough ones can make life very difficult. Easy ones are much more pleasant to work with. But is there a point where an auditor can be “too easy”?
ISO9001:2000 Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ’s part 1
Monday, February 18th, 2008ISO9001:2000 FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions. What is ISO9001? Does it apply to my company? Why would I want to get certified? What will it cost me?
To Calibrate or Not to Calibrate Devices in ISO9001:2000
Monday, February 4th, 2008What devices do you use to make measurements in your processes? Do you keep gauges around that aren’t calibrated? If so, why? What value is there in keeping “reference only” measuring devices on hand?
ISO9001:2000 section 5.5 Responsibility, Authority, Communication
Sunday, January 6th, 2008The ISO9001:2000 quality standard requires that appropriate communication processes are established and documented, and that you’re actually communicating within your organization regarding the effectiveness of the quality system. How are you going to do this?
Do you post ISO9001:2000 related signs around your office?
Monday, December 24th, 2007Do you post signs around your building stating your company’s quality policy, as written in your ISO9001:2000 quality system manual? Do you think this is a good idea, or a complete waste of time?
Who is the best management representative to your ISO9001:2000 quality system?
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007You’ve got to decide who’s going to be the management representative to your ISO9001:2000 quality management system. Your choice here can make or break the success of your quality system? Who’s the best choice?
How to satisfy section 8.4 Analysis of Data in ISO9001:2000
Monday, November 26th, 2007How do you deal with ISO9001:2000 section 8.4? What kind of data must you gather and analyze? This is the one area of ISO that is probably the most confusing to people trying to implement a new quality management system.
In an ISO9001:2000 quality system, how do you write work instructions?
Monday, November 12th, 2007How should you write your work instructions? Is there a standard format? Are work instructions a requirement of your ISO9001:2000 quality management system?
How do you get people to cooperate with ISO9001:2000?
Monday, October 22nd, 2007You’re trying to implement an ISO9001:2000 quality system. You can’t do it alone. How do you get others in the organization to get on board? Whips? Threats? Cursing? If these sound good to you, you need to read this.
Management Responsibility in an ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System
Monday, October 1st, 2007What, exactly, is your top management responsible for in your ISO9001:2000 quality management system? Clue: its not just writing a check to pay for the audit.
Review of product requirements in an ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007The ISO9001:2000 quality standard says that you must review product requirements prior to your organization commiting to supply the product to your customer. Different companies handle this in wildly different ways, it all depends on what kind of company you are, and what your product is. For some companies this is easy. You get a [...]
Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices in an ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Do you have measuring devices as part of your quality control system? Ever wonder how you need to control them if you want to get ISO9001:2000 registered?
Does Your Company Take Its Quality Policy Seriously?
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007ISO9001:2000 section 4.2 states the requirement to have a documented quality policy. Cynical people might look at the quality policy as a bunch of horse dung. And lord knows I’ve seen quite a few companies that don’t take any part of their quality system seriously. So its not surprising that some folks might not take [...]
Control of Nonconforming Product in an ISO9001:2000 Quality
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007What is nonconforming product? Do you really have to deal with it? How would YOU deal with it?
How to live with ISO9001:2000 when customer requirements are poorly defined?
Monday, August 27th, 2007How can you meet the requirements of ISO9001:2000 Section 7.2 when your customer gives you poor product requirements?
Thinking of “buying” your ISO9001:2000 quality manual and procedures?
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007Numerous websites are out there claiming you can fork over your hard earned cash….or credit card number….and receive a ready-to-roll, plug-and-play ISO9001:2000 quality management system. Nothing could be further from the truth. Do such websites offer anything of value? Probably they do. But don’t think you’re getting off without having to do any work on your own.
More on Document Control for an ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System
Tuesday, August 21st, 2007There are so many nuances to document control within an ISO9001:2000 quality management system. Here’s some more to chew on.
Should you buy an ISO9001:2000 quality manual on the internet?
Monday, August 13th, 2007Thinking about doing ISO9000 yourself? Ever wonder if you should buy one of those do-it-yourself manuals online? Read more here.
What is Product Realization in an ISO9001:2000 quality system?
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007One of the somewhat nebulous and confusing terms in ISO is “product realization”. It took me a while to understand this concept, and I know I’m not alone. The reality is that it is an extremely simple concept. Product Realization is simply realizing your product. OK, maybe that’s a little too simple. Here is Webster’s [...]
Root analysis for someone who makes repeated mistakes
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007One question that I’ve struggled with over the years…and still struggle with…is how to properly address the problem of an employee who makes the same mistake over and over. Sure, in the magical fairy tale land of ISO9001:2000, it’s easy to blame it on “insufficient training” and be done with it. But there are times [...]
When is the next revision to the ISO 9001 quality standard?
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007According to reliable sources, it looks like ISO9001:2009 will be the next revision. The ISO Quality Standard has been undergoing much debate over how much to change it, and what kind of changes to make. There was a lot of speculation that 2008 would be the year, but it has been delayed until, most likely, [...]
ISO9001:2000 Registration
Thursday, July 26th, 2007Here are some useful tips on what you and your organization should do, and NOT do, during your ISO9001:2000 registration audit: 1. Make sure everyone has been trained and knows as much as possible about what their areas of responsibility. 2. Don’t lie. 3. If you don’t know the answer to a question, tell the [...]
Do you really need ISO9001:2000?
Saturday, July 14th, 2007Do you really need to have ISO9001:2000? If you don’t have a customer requirement for such a quality management system, what benefits are there to going thru the time and expense of creating and maintaining an ISO quality system?
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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