The 2015 revision of ISO 9001 has debuted with mixed reviews from smaller registrars and suppliers. The question arises: is there going to be any measureable benefit from these changes other than increased income for the ISO bureaucracy? One of the early reasons for change was to align ISO standards with Annex SL. Not sure all the interested parties are excited with this reason.
This latest revision may even have a negative financial impact on smaller companies that hired consultants to help them become certified. These companies finally have well established systems that satisfy both their customers and outside auditors, why change just so ISO can align with Annex SL? Some are even concerned they will have to hire another consultant to assure passing the next audit, not necessarily a cost effective way to do business. Growing small companies are growing for reasons unrelated to the 2015 revisions that complicate requirements and records needed to pass an audit. The risk management 101 requirements added to this last revision should be market driven and not ISO requirements.