Jim’s Gems: Training
By Jim L. Smith Thinking about buying the latest business book or taking a…
Putting the Context of the Organization into Context
Many ISO 9001 organizations and auditors are unclear regarding the requirements, how to implement, and…
Nine Keys to a Successful Audit
Executing a successful audit requires planning, good documentation, and skilled follow through. Learn the keys…
Reaching Conclusions When Requirements Do Not Clearly State What You Should Expect to See
Standards like ISO 9001:2015 are now being written to account for the dynamics of a…
The Decline in ISO 9001 Certification: Does Quality Matter Anymore?
By Julius DeSilva ISO 9001 certifications have seen a decline during the past two…
Four Dangerous Myths about Quality that May Cost Lives
By Anne Holland Quality is often misunderstood. More specifically, the benefits of a well implemented quality…
Proposed Guide to Support CAPA Procedures in the Cannabis Industry
A proposed guide from ASTM International’s cannabis committee D37 will help organizations in the industry to develop…
New Standard to Promote Quality in The Nuclear Industry
A newly published standard applies the principles of ISO 9001 to the nuclear sector to combine…
Quality Practices Boost Profits and Efficiencies
Did you know that implementing formal quality initiatives improves customer service? According to a recent…
ISO/TS 22163 to Bring Quality to The Rail Sector
The International Organization for Standardization has published guidelines to bring a quality management approach to…