Quality Management
Getting to the root of the problem – #2 Cause and Effect
Getting to the root of the problem #2 Article: Cause and Effect Analysis – 15 April 2020 Many problems are the result of a number of causes combined together rather than just a single cause. For that reason, Cause and Effect Analysis can help to break down a complex problem into a number of contributory causes. Naturally,…
Read MoreGetting to the root of the problem – #1 Root Cause Analysis
Getting to the root of the problem #1 Article: Root cause Analysis – 6 April 2020 When problems occur in organisations, it is generally easiest to deal with the symptoms. Dealing with the immediately obvious aspects of a problem is also generally what gets recognition. Therefore, we tend to do exactly that. For instance, if…
Read MoreThinking about remote working?
Thinking about remote working? 16 March 2020 Many organisations are looking at remote working (or teleworking) for at least some of their workers during the Coronavirus or COVID-19 crisis. Remote working is not practical for everyone. However, it’s a potentially viable alternative for many to maintain at least some level of business continuity. It’s a…
Read More10 Essential tips for a Great QMS #3 – Set SMART Objectives
10 Essential tips for a Great QMS #3 Set SMART Objectives ISO 9001 requires top management to establish quality objectives throughout their organization. Unfortunately, this is an aspect of quality management to which many pay scant regard – taking the easy way out with a few hastily penned statements that are neither very challenging, or…
Read MoreOur December 2019 Newsletter
Our December 2019 Newsletter 17 December 2019 Christmas holiday greetings and closure details Management systems and the PDCA cycle (article and video) New ISO 27001 InfoSec Toolkit Ask the experts (about Objective planning) Audit template to download Qudos 3 IMS software update | Qudos Club news Click here to read Newsletter.
Read MoreThe changing face of business software
The changing face of business software Date: 3 October 2019 The changing face of business software. An illustration of some great improvements in software interface over time. A client recently contacted us to ask about updating from a 20-year old Qudos software application. It had been purchased on CD media, installed on their server, and…
Read MoreOur September 2019 Newsletter
Our September 2019 Newsletter 20 September 2018 Avoiding human error What’s the best quality management tool? Ask the experts – What evidence would an auditor look for as compliance to ISO 9001:2015 clause 4.2 Interested parties? Internal audit template to download – Interested parties Qudos 3 IMS software update – with new ISO 27001 Gap Analysis…
Read MoreNew PDCA cycle training video
The PDCA cycle – new training video Date: 12 September 2019 The PDCA cycle is the key principle behind ISO 9001 and all modern management system standards. Because of that, we believe that it’s of great benefit if those involved in developing and implementing systems can have a broad understanding of the concept. So, Qudos…
Read MoreQuality Business Campaign begins
Quality Business campaign begins Date: 26 August 2019 We are excited to announce the launch of our advertising campaign with the AOQ (The Australian Organisation for Quality) Quality Business magazine. The campaign begins with 2019 issue 3 – which has just been released. Quality Business magazine is the AOQ’s flagship publication, produced in partnership with…
Read MoreWhat’s the best Quality Management tool?
What’s the best quality management tool? Date: 7 August 2019, Author: Alan M. Jones Background There are many quality management tools available and some have been in existence for a good number of years. Process analysis and improvement tools played a major part in the early development of quality management. However, with the advent of the…
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