Document Control: More Than Adding a Revision Level
Written by: Steven Severt, originally posted at Inside Standards on 10/15/2021 When you think of your quality management system (QMS), do you instantly think of document control, as if the two terms are synonymous? Do you have designated staff within your organization who are responsible for document control and who are handling all QMS documentation […]
When Should You Hire a QMS Consultant?
Written by: Steven Severt, originally posted in Manufacturing Tomorrow on 10/19/2021 Organizations decide to become certified against ISO 9001 for several reasons, but once the decision is made, they are always left with some additional decisions to make regarding their understanding of the standard, their ability to complete a gap analysis or to conduct internal […]
ISO 9001: More Than Doing What You Say and Saying What You Do
Written by: Steven Severt, originally published by Inside Standards on 9/10/2021 The adage of “do what you say and say what you do” is tossed around so often when talking about ISO 9001 that many people think that the two are synonymous. Somehow, many people who operate a business that either is or is trying to become […]
Have You Truly Integrated QMS Requirements Into Your Business Processes?
Implementing ISO 9001 will add incredible value to your business, but only if you let it. Originally posted in Quality Digest on July 27th, 2021. Authored by Steven Severt for IsoTracker. Picture the scene: You’ve got the dates set on the calendar months in advance for when the certifying body (CB) auditor will be onsite. […]
ISO Confirms No Change to ISO 9001:2015; We May Not See an Update to ISO 9001 Published Until 2030
Members of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 176, Sub-Committee 2 (TC176/SC2) have taken the surprising decision not to proceed with the much-anticipated update of ISO 9001:2015. Read the full release from CQI here:
Review: QI Macros SPC Software Package – Powerful Tools for Businesses on a Budget
As an experienced Quality Engineer and MSE student at the Indiana Institute of Technology, I frequently find myself completing statistical studies such as DOE, control charts, ANOVA studies for gage repeatability and reproducibility, process capability studies, etc. Whether I’m at the plant or in the Engineering lab, I’m used to having Minitab around to quickly […]
ASQ Names Ann Jordan CEO
From the latest press release from ASQ: “Milwaukee, Wis., January 14, 2021 — ASQ, the leading global association for quality professionals, is pleased to announce that Ann Jordan has been confirmed as the Society’s CEO, effective immediately. Jordan has served as interim CEO since January 2020. She joined ASQ in 2017 as General Counsel and has […]
ISO Makes ISO 13485 and Other Relevant Standards Free to Help Fight COVID-19
As we continue to bring you news about QMS implementation, auditing, and certification in the ever-changing landscape of a world that is trying to figure out how to move forward in the face of COVID-19, one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever known and a force that has created unparalleled disruption in businesses […]