Quality Risk Assessment: An Auditor’s Perspective
As much as our industries have changed due to information technology, the process of preparing…
Auditing the Process Approach and Risk-Based Thinking
There still seem to be considerable discrepancies when it comes to auditing a management system…
The New Generation of Management System Standards—Challenges in Auditing the More Subjective Requirements
Over the years, management system standards have undergone a significant transformation from being very prescriptive…
How Effective Is Third-Party Certification? Really?
Ever wonder how effective your ISO 9001 certification program is? Your certification body continues to…
Here Be Dragons: An Auditor’s Guide to Where They Lurk and How to Evade Them
According to ancient myth, “Here Be Dragons” was marked on maps identifying uncharted waters where…
The Changing Face of Standards
My company plays an important role in ensuring the safety and quality of products and…
Your Internal Audit Program Is Broken: Here’s How to Fix It
Internal audits are supposed to add value, but research has found most companies view audits…
What Is Different Between Auditing in Industry and Local Government?
Is Auditing Local Government Organizations Different? To answer this question we have to start with…
Addressing the Differences Between ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 13485:2016
Are you prepared to address the differences between ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 13485:2016? With a…
Leadership, Participation, and Consultation
ISO 45001 has introduced some significant changes, not least with the addition of leadership and…