Posts Tagged ‘Audit’
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 MoreIs it time for your legacy IT to byte the dust?
Is it time for your legacy IT to byte the dust? The risk of your legacy IT outstaying its welcome Qudos Management Pty Ltd. October 2025 Legacy IT is one of the headline topics in Cyber Awareness month. It refers to outdated computer hardware, software, or technology platforms that are still in use, despite them…
Read MoreWhy Healthcare Organisations Should Add ISO 27001 to Their Quality Management System
Why healthcare organisations should add ISO 27001 to their Quality Management System Information security is essential for Healthcare organisations Qudos Management Pty Ltd. September 2025 Healthcare providers are certainly no strangers to quality management. Many have long implemented a Quality Management System (QMS), based on ISO 9001 or industry-specific standards and frameworks. These help to…
Read MoreWhat makes a good management system internal auditor?
What makes a good management system internal auditor? What makes a good ISO Management system internal auditor? August 2025 What Makes a Good Management System Internal Auditor? Internal audits are a vital health check for any ISO-based management system. Whether your organisation is certified to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Health &…
Read MoreThe 5 Top reasons for nonconformance at a certification audit
The 5 top reasons for nonconformance at certification audits By Alan M. Jones Qudos Management Pty Ltd. March 2025 A major NC (nonconformance) at a certification audit can present a serious problem for a business. If you know the most likely causes of them, you can better prepare to ensure that your organization doesn’t fall…
Read MoreGetting 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 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 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…
Read MoreGive your business a health check Pt.2
Give your business a health check Pt. 2 ISO clause 9.2 Internal audits – a health check for uour business August 11th 2022 – Internal audits are a great tool to give your management system and business a health check. We explain how spreading the load offers many benefits. Spreading the load In some small…
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