Risk management has taken center stage in quality management, particularly with recent ISO updates. Organizations must recognize that risk encompasses both negative impacts and potential opportunities. By utilizing diverse analytical tools and effective brainstorming, businesses can navigate risks, minimizing downsides while capitalizing on growth opportunities.
This article discusses the relationship between manufacturing, quality, and metrology in modern industry. Manufacturing creates value, quality ensures it meets requirements, and metrology provides evidence of compliance. It highlights the challenges organizations face in the 21st century.
Michael Mills, who writes for isoTracker QMS software, has been involved in quality systems in large and small companies for close to 30 years. He's a member of ASQ and ISO TC 76 and has audited to ISO 9001 since 1996. He's also written several articles for Quality. His latest is "The Seven Quality Management Principles."
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With the 2026 version of the ISO 9001 on the horizon, organizations must ask: will more training be needed? This article explores the key processes to ensure effective management of the upcoming changes, helping teams stay prepared for the challenges ahead.
Keep in mind that standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 do not require a record for every activity, however, if an activity requires a record, it is stated as such in the standard.
The Opening Meeting is essential for setting a positive tone in the audit process, where the audit team and auditee discuss the audit's purpose, scope, and logistics. By fostering good communication and rapport, this meeting alleviates anxiety and promotes cooperation, ensuring an efficient and productive audit.
One way to reframe this seemingly new push into climate change is to simply consider that your organization has been hunting for methods for years to improve operations.
The ISO Amendment was dropped in February 2024, surprising many. However, ISO had been working on this for years. For instance, ISO 14090:2019 Adaptation to Climate Change - Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines includes definitions related to the topic.
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The ISO10012: 2003 Measurement Management Standard was written originally as a support document for ISO 9001: 2000. A review was conducted when ISO 9001: 2015 was released and revealed a significant need to revise the document.