by Katie Williard | Nov 9, 2018 | ISO 27001 |
Why Cybersecurity is More than an IT Issue Every day, more and more functions of our businesses are moving online. With data stored in the cloud, meetings held virtually, and full networks connected to the internet, companies are faced with new threats that many...
by Katie Williard | Sep 28, 2018 | AS9100 |
“In the aviation, space and defense industries, quality, product safety and on-time delivery are paramount. The major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) work with a global supply-chain made up of manufacturers and distributors, which includes thousands of small...
by Cindy Goulding | Jun 13, 2018 | ISO 9001:2015 |
ISO 9001 vs ISO 9000 More and more often people are asking, “What is ISO 9001?” or “What is ISO 9000?” Though those questions are very different, I find that the askers think they are the same. This could be Dilbert’s fault. It is true that there is a document called...
by Nick Dawson | Jun 5, 2018 | ISO 9001 Process Approach |
DMAIC DESCRIPTION There’s a problem. It is clear to everyone that a process is not performing as it should or could. But where do you begin to make a process improvement? How can you be sure if you are really going to make an improvement? The answers to both of those...
by Cindy Goulding | May 31, 2018 | ISO 9001 Process Approach |
VISUAL WORKFLOW DESCRIPTION You have probably heard the saying, “A picture is worth 1,000 words.” That is the basis for a Visual Workflow where a process is documented with added visual aids. Pictures or graphics are used to document the steps in a process along with...
by Cindy Goulding | May 20, 2018 | Workplace Organization Tool |
5S DESCRIPTION Have you ever looked for something, not found it, replaced it with a new one, and then found the old one the next day? This happens all too often when items either are mixed in with other things or do not have a specific place. Problems like this can be...
by Cindy Goulding | May 15, 2018 | ISO 9001 Requirement |
A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY Being clear about an organization’s purpose, context, strategic direction, policies and intentions is the first step toward effectiveness and positive results. Understanding and planning these fundamental subjects forms the basis for directed...
by Cindy Goulding | May 9, 2018 | Achieving ISO 9001 Certification |
MYTHS One of the most common misunderstandings about ISO 9001 certification is what must be in place to get your quality management system certified. Many people ask, “What does it take to PASS an audit?” The problem with that question is that no one really passes or...
by Brian Smith | Apr 26, 2018 | Benefits of ISO 9001 Certification |
What is a mature Quality Management System? If you are reading this I think it’s safe to assume that your organization is still in business. It is also safe to assume that you were in business before you decided to become certified in ISO 9001. It’s a good thing that...
by Cindy Goulding | Apr 19, 2018 | ISO 9001 Requirement |
Dealing with “People Issues” You may have heard the old saying, “Management would be easy if it weren’t for all these people issues!” Let me offer this, “Quality Management would be easy if it weren’t for all these people issues!” People are what run our...
