Posts by Alan Jones
Auditors know when you’re faking it
Auditors know when you’re faking it! “ISO auditors aren’t looking for perfect paperwork. They’re looking for evidence that the system is real. Anyone can build a façade but experienced auditors know to walk around the back”. The Danger of Leaving Your Management System Until Audit Time It is surprisingly common for organizations to give…
Read MoreManagement System FAQs: Expanding an ISO 9001 QMS into an IMS
Management System FAQs: Expanding an ISO 9001 QMS into an Integrated Management System (IMS) We often get asked questions about various aspects of management systems. So, we decided to put some of the more frequently asked questions to one of our leading consultants. Those questions and his answers are being made available as a series…
Read MoreStruggling with Internal Audits? Why Outsourcing could be the solution
Struggling with Internal Audits? Why Outsourcing could be the solution For many organisations, internal audits of their management system are a recurring challenge —a last minute panic, draining time, resources, and energy. Does that sound familiar? Well, here’s a question worth asking: Question: Do internal audits actually need to be done in-house? Answer: No. It’s…
Read MoreQudos Club June 2026 Newsletter
Qudos Club June 2026 Newsletter Qudos Club Compliance and risk management newsletter Qudos Club June 2026 Newsletter published: Context of the organization explained, free templates, EOFY 20% savings on management systems, and more Qudos Club is all about helping you with your management system. It supports topics like Quality, Information Security, AI, OHS, and Environmental…
Read MoreManagement System FAQs: Clause 4.1 Context of the Organization
Management System FAQs: Clause 4.1 Context of the Organization ISO Management System We often get asked questions about various aspects of management systems. So, we decided to put some of the more frequently asked questions to one of our leading consultants. Those questions and his answers are being made available as a series of posts…
Read MoreISO27001 and ISO9001 Certification success for IT solutions business
ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 Certification success for IT solutions business Over the years, Qudos has helped hundreds of organizations to develop and maintain efficient and effective management systems. That may be for Quality, Information Security, AI, OHS, and Environmental management – or any combination of those. Occasionally, we like to publish an article that…
Read MoreWhy is it important to choose an IT solutions provider that is ISO 27001 certified?
Why is it important to choose an IT solutions provider that is ISO 27001 certified? No organization is an island. To some degree, we all rely on external partners to provide services e.g. IT support & managed services (MSP), SaaS (software as a service), cloud hosting, cyber security consultants / vendors, and much more. Using…
Read MoreQudos Club May 2026 Newsletter
Qudos Club May 2026 Newsletter Qudos Club Compliance and risk management newsletter Qudos Club May 2026 Newsletter published: Management Review, ISO 14001:2026, Life cycle perspective, Mobile issues reporting Qudos Club is all about helping you with your management system. It’s topic-neutral – supporting subjects like Quality, Information Security, OHS, and Environmental management. It includes news,…
Read MoreMobile Checks, Audits, and Issues reporting
Mobile Checks, Audits, and Issues reporting Checks, and issues reporting on the move! When Qudos3 Mobile Actions was released in April, it offered a significant new component of our popular IMS software application that enabled smartphone users to quickly and easily report events, issues, and incidents. That immediately proved to be a great success and Qudos…
Read MoreManagement System FAQs: Management Review
Management System FAQs: Management Review ISO Management System We often get asked questions about various aspects of management systems. So, we decided to put some of the more frequently asked questions to one of our lead consultants. Those questions and his answers are being made available as a series of posts on management system FAQs. …
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