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January 2009 e-Edition
News
Introducing: ISO/TS 16949:2009
ISO/TS 16949:2009 will be issued early this year, after ISO/TC 176 votes on it and ensures that it reflects the changes in ISO 9001:2008. Read the rest of the story here.
International Automotive Task Force Announces New Auditor Development Process
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) recently announced a new auditor development process for existing auditors. Read the rest of the story here.
Six Sigma, ISO 9000 Conferences to be Held Back to Back
Two upcoming conferences will offer complementary information for quality-minded professionals. Read the rest of the story here.
Column: Measuring Up
New Year, New Standard!
by Mary F. McDonald
For quality auditors, 2009 brings about the release of ISO 9001:2008—and questions about how it will affect our audits. Read the rest of the story here.
Article:
The Next Steps
Why auditors should become ASQ Certified Managers of Quality/Organizational Excellence
by Russell T. Westcott
As an auditor there are strong reasons for gaining and applying a broad knowledge of organizational management beyond quality management. To be beneficial to you, your organization, the system or process being audited, and your clients, I recommend that you commit to earning the American Society for Quality’s Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (ASQ CQM/OE) credential. This certification allows you to make better-informed and more substantive recommendations for improvement. Read the rest of the story here.
Certified Quality Auditor Exam Dates
Interested in proving your auditing skills?
Attaining Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) status from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is one of the best ways to demonstrate and hone your skills. ASQ offers the CQA exam several times a year.
Here are the upcoming exam dates:
- May 17, 2009 (Registration Deadline: April 3, 2009): World Congress on Quality and Improvement, Minneapolis
The exam fee is $360 for nonmembers of ASQ, and $210 for ASQ members. Find more information at www.asq.org/certification/quality-auditor/dates.html.