Posts Tagged ‘Quality Management’
The 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 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 More10 Essential tips for a Great QMS #2 – Involving Everyone
10 Essential tips for a Great QMS #2 – Involving Everyone When everyone in an organization is aiming in the same direction, it will naturally have a better chance of getting there. This tip is a natural progression from the previous one on Leadership and commitment from top management. For, if top management are genuinely…
Read MoreQuality in a complex world – where to from here?
Quality in a complex world – where to from here? The AOQ (Australian Organisation for Quality) has just held Qualcon2018 – a very successful annual conference in Brisbane this week on the theme of Quality in a Complex World. Keynote speeches and sessions included a look back over the past 50 years of Quality (its…
Read MoreIts time to transition your QMS (Quality Management System) to ISO9001:2015
Its time to transition your QMS (Quality Management System) to ISO9001:2015 When the latest ISO9001 quality management standard was released in September 2015, ISO set out a 3-year period for organizations to transition for certification purposes. If your organization has not yet transitioned its QMS, this PDF article will give you the heads-up on the…
Read MoreKnowledge management in your QMS – ISO transition article relating to ISO 9001 clause 7.1.6
Knowledge management in your QMS – ISO transition article relating to ISO 9001 clause 7.1.6 This article is particularly relevant to organizations seeking to develop or transition a quality management system to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. ISO 9001 has introduced the topic of knowledge management. This is essentially a new requirement, as there was no…
Read MoreUnderstanding the context of your organization – ISO transition article relating to clause 4 in various ISO management system standards
Understanding the context of your organization ISO transition article relating to clause 4 in various ISO management system standards This article is particularly relevant to organizations seeking to transition a quality, environmental, OHS, or information security management system to the latest standards. In risk management, the first step has always been to establish the…
Read MoreThe new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard – How will it affect your organisation?
The new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard – How will it affect your organisation? ISO has recently updated the popular ISO 9001 standard. This update includes some very significant changes to the structure and requirements, and will affect all organistions intending to maintain a certified QMS or IMS. This article describes significant changes, timeframes,…
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