Posts Tagged ‘QMS’

Transition to ISO 9001:2015 Before Time Runs Out

ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). The final date to transition from ISO 9001: 2008 to ISO 9001: 2015 is quickly approaching. When does this transition need to happen by? There is a transitional period of three years after the publication of each new version of…

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Are You Auditing Your Suppliers?

Outsourcing business can be a terrific way to grow your company and save money in the process. But, if you are not auditing your suppliers, how can you be sure they are meeting your standards and accurately complying to your contract?  The lack of a supplier audit, could put your company at risk. Why audit…

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8 Ways to Improve Your Business Procedures

  Improving policies and procedures can increase operational efficiency and benefit everyone in your organization, from upper management to individual employees. Procedures are often more form than function. Words on a page don’t necessarily make things happen as intended, so it’s important to actively work towards improving your company procedures. Below are eight ways to improve your…

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The Importance of Auditing Your Entire Quality System

A quality audit is the process of systematic examination of a quality system carried out by an internal or external quality auditor or an audit team. It is an important part of an organization’s quality management system and is a key element in the ISO quality system standard, ISO 9001. Auditing is a means of…

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Why Consider Implementing a Lean System For Your Company?

Cleansing your business to reduce or eliminate any unnecessary operations that do not add value to your company or product, is a keynote when implementing a Lean System. This system helps ensure customers receive the best value for each dollar they spend with your company. One of the first considerations when implementing a Lean System…

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How to Improve Your Company’s Quality Management System

The consistency and continual improvement of quality is the key to a successful business of any size. Having an exceptional Quality Management System (QMS) in place that is constantly evolving is important for company growth, but it is also essential that your employees are actively implementing this system for this to work. How can you…

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