One of the newest requirements to both ISO 2015 & AS9100 2016 is the whole concept of Context of the Organization. The intent of this requirement is for organizations to take stock of all of the internal and external influences on their business. The thinking is that a company really cannot properly build their QMS […]
AS9100 is the international management system standard for the Aircraft, Space and Defense (AS&D) industry. The standard provides suppliers with a comprehensive quality system for providing safe and reliable products to the aerospace industry. AS 9100 also addresses civil & military aviation requirements. AS9100C is based on the ISO 9001 standard, and in fact, includes […]
Don’t panic about risk… In ISO 2016, risk-based thinking is the most dreaded part of the new standard for most companies. Risk really does permeate every function of any organization, so the increased emphasis from every quality standard is certainly justified and good business practices. The most common question I get is “How do I […]
This is another change that, at first glance, looks like an improvement that will eliminate a lot of the current documents required by ISO 2008. However, as with the quality manual, there may be very little you choose to remove from your QMS. ISO 2015 has replaced “Documented Procedures” & “Records” with “Documented Information”. This […]
The 2015 revision has eliminated Preventive Action. Actually, it has really been repurposed and branded as “Risk”. Most companies are typically doing risk management but not calling it risk (quoting, contract review, pFMEAs, etc.). The objective of the new emphasis on risk is to have companies address uncertainty in processes that will affect the quality […]
Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” consisted of very short stories presented as little-known or forgotten facts on a variety of subjects that in the end […]
At first blush, ISO 2015’s removal of the requirement for a quality manual has a lot of quality managers thanking their lucky stars! However, when you ask yourself “Can I really do that?” two compelling reasons will dictate that the answer is probably going to be a resounding no. The first reason is that for […]
Originally published at http://www.iconnect007.com/index.php/article/99592/steve-williams-receives-prestigious-john-maxwell-international-certification/99595/?skin=pcb#99592 Orlando, FL. August 29, 2016 Steve Williams, President of The Right Approach Consulting (TRAc), received certification from the John Maxwell Team as an Independent Certified Coach, Teacher & Speaker. The 5th anniversary weeklong event was held at the Marriott World Convention Center and hosted candidates from over 30 countries. Mr. Williams stated, […]
Vince Lombardi said “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” That is kind of what ISO’s new verbiage around Interested Parties is all about, all of the people & entities that influence a business. ISO officially defines interested parties as those that effect your QMS. Conversely, management […]
Now that you have decided to make the transition and have dismissed all of the excuses for not getting started, follow these 7 steps and you will be certified before you know it! Learn about ISO 9001: 2015 Buy the standard Train executive staff Perform a GAP Analysis Develop a Project Plan Based on […]
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