How To Identify Opportunities For Improvement – ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
The ISO 9001 Standard expects the organization to define which inputs and sources of information in the QMS may indicate the need for improvement. The standard refers to some well-known and widely used quality tools and their outputs: • Quality policy Deviation from the general guidelines, intentions, and goals referring to quality may suggest that […]
What is Six Sigma & How does it Work ? -Part 1 / 3
What is Six Sigma? As per Jack welch “Six Sigma is a quality program that, when all is said and done, improves your customer’s experience, lowers your costs, and builds better leaders.” Six Sigma is simply a method of efficiently solving a problem. Using Six Sigma reduces the amount of defective products manufactured or services […]
7 Steps for Performing an ISO Integrated Management System Audit
The main purpose of the internal audit Unfortunately, the purpose of the internal audit is very often misunderstood – it is usually perceived as a bureaucratic activity with no real benefit. However, the main purpose of the internal audit is to help improve the way your system is managed in your company – this improvement […]
How To Deal With Non Conformance (NC) in ISO 9001:2015 ? – Part 1/2
“Non conformances (also known as nonconformities) are outputs that do not meet requirements.” If your company produces/ makes dolls, then the requirement is that each doll has 2 arms, 2 eyes, 2 legs, etc. Correct? What if you are packing the doll in a box right after it being made and notice that it is […]
ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Management System Internal Auditing Procedure – Part 1/4
An internal audit is an effective tool that is used for self-assessment of the organization and to determine the extent to which the QMS requirements are fulfilled. The results of the audit (the audit findings) shall demonstrate the effectiveness of the QMS and identify nonconformities and opportunities for improvement. First , Let us review the […]