ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer eLearning courses are available. These courses provide comprehensive training on ISO 9001 requirements, best practices, and effective approaches for implementing and auditing a Quality Management System (QMS). One of the key benefits of our eLearning format is its flexibility. You can access the course materials from anywhere at any time, making it convenient to learn at your own pace, even from the ...
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9th Edition
Increased Audit Frequencies Do Not Improve Audit Effectiveness.
A Quality Management System (QMS) auditor plays a critical role in confirming that an organization's processes, products, and services meet stated quality and product requirements. The auditor's competence is a vital element of the auditing process. While some organizations believe that conducting more frequent audits can improve the quality of their QMS, it's been shown that improving the auditor's competency is more effective.Auditor ...
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API 6D Product Monogram License – What’s Required?
Inquiry: Hi, we want to start adding an API 6D monogram to our ball valves. Please let me know what is needed to get an API monogram and the estimated cost. Thanks. M.M.
Response: Thanks for contacting Aston Technical Consulting Services. It's important to know that the first step toward obtaining an API 6D product monogram license is to ensure your company has an established quality management system that meets API Q1 requirements. For ...
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Are Exclusions to ISO 9001:2015, Permitted?
Inquiry: Our organization provides mobile crane rental services. We recently received a request from a client to deliver a crane to their site location. This was the extent of the services provided to the client. Can we exclude ISO 9001:2015, subclause 8.3 requirements since no design and development was required?
Answer: Qasim, thanks for submitting this question. As you know, ISO 9001:2015, subclause 4.3, requires the organization to apply ...
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Tools for Auditing ISO 9001: 2015, Risk Based Thinking
Inquiry:
Question received via ASQ's Ask the Experts Blog, Published 10/21/2015
In addressing clause 4 of ISO 9001:2015 regarding organization context and interested parties, what type of tool (spreadsheet,diagram,flowchart,etc), would you recommend to use to simplify the practice and to give a proper understanding for auditors? I understand that risk evaluation (ISO 9001:2015) should be accomplished not only at a high level of establishing and ...
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API Q2 Risk Assessment, Contingency Planning & MOC
Inquiry: Where can examples of how to implement API Q2 requirements for risk assessments, contingency planning and management of change be found? Suggestions are appreciated.
Maxwell
Reply: Hello Maxwell, ISO 31000 can provide some general guidance regarding risk management terminologies and methods. However, to fully understand what is actually required to meet API Q2 requirements for risk assessment, contingency planning and management of ...
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