ISO 9001
Getting more from your internal audits
Getting more from your internal audits 5 June 2023: Getting more from your internal audits Are your internal audits just a chore? All management system standards require a programme of internal audits to be performed on a regular basis. However, for many organizations they are simply an overhead – a necessary evil tolerated to achieve…
Read MoreWhat is the impact of remote working on your management system?
What is the impact of remote working on your management system? 12 April 2023. Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have created many new trends or accelerated some existing trends affecting business. A great example of that is Remote Working a.k.a. Working From Home or WFH. While remote working is not for everyone, it…
Read MoreQudos Quarterly Newsletter – March 2023
The Qudos Quarterly Newsletter – March 2023 2 March 2023 Quarterly newsletter on ISO management systems Qudos publishes a quarterly newsletter to provide free information and guidance on compliance and risk management systems. The content offers valuable information and resources to help with your management system – some of which is not publicly available anywhere…
Read MoreManagement system objectives for a very different year
Management system objectives for a very different year Management system objectives 2023 21 February 2023 – Setting ISO management system objectives for a very different year – taking a new perspective in 2023. ISO requirements for setting objectives At the simplest level, an objective is a statement of a desired outcome. Most of us respond…
Read MoreIs there a hole in your internal quality audit programme?
Is there a hole in your internal quality audit programme? Internal Audit Programme 8 February 2023 – This article discusses the hole in many Internal audit programmes, and how to fix it. The hole in many internal audit programmes Quality management systems need checks and maintenance to ensure that they are being effectively implemented to…
Read MoreExpanding a QMS into an IMS (integrated management system) – your questions answered
Expanding a QMS into an IMS – Your questions answered Expanding a QMS into an IMS 23 January 2023 | Expanding a QMS into an IMS (Integrated Management System). We are often asked about expanding and integrating management systems. One typical scenario is a management system was developed for one topic and the organization now…
Read MoreQuality conscience: Doing the right thing
Quality conscience: Doing the right thing 7th November 2022 | World Quality Week | Quality conscience: Doing the right thing | Integrated management systems. World Quality Week theme ‘Quality conscience: Doing the right thing’ World Quality Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the quality management profession globally. This year, from 7-11 November,…
Read MoreOur August / Sept 2022 Newsletter
Our August / Sept 2022 Newsletter 19 September 2022 Our latest newsletter was recently released to subscribers and is now being made available to our blog readers. This edition of the newsletter has a strong focus on internal audits – a critical component in making your management system successful. The newsletter includes: The need for…
Read MoreGive your business a health check Pt.4
Give your business a health check Pt. 4 ISO clause 9.2 Internal audits – a health check for uour business 15 September 2022 – Internal audits are a great tool to give your management system and business a health check. Management system software can help you audit smarter. Using software to audit smarter Just like…
Read MoreGive your business a health check Pt.3
Give your business a health check Pt. 3 ISO clause 9.2 Internal audits – a health check for uour business 5 September 2022 – Internal audits are a great tool to give your management system and business a health check. Working to a smart schedule will get better results. Working to a smart schedule In…
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