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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 Q1, Risk Management, Contingency Planning & MOC
In the event of changes that affect the QMS or organizational structure, does API Q1 require a corrective/preventive action to be initiated to document the MOC action?
Inquiry:
Hi Bill,
Firstly, going through the different queries on this site has been very helpful and greatly appreciated, that being said, I have still been in the grey about the whole MOC process. I know that a change in the QMS or organization structure will initiate an MOC ...
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API Q1, Risk Assessment Requirement
QUESTION:
From: Yusri
Sent: Aug. 12, 2014
To: Q-Blog, Ask the Experts
Subject: API Q1, clause 5.3, Risk Assessment Requirements
Yusri asks the following questions about API Q1:
API Q1, requires the organization to maintain a documented procedure for risk assessment and management. What parameters need to be considered for determining risk and their impact on delivery and quality of product? Should the risk assessment be performed before ...
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API Q1, 9th Edition – Critical Supplier
QUESTION:
From: Joe St. J.,
Sent: May 1, 2014
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th Edition, Critical Suppliers
Joe St. J, asks the following about APIQ1:
Hello,
Our company remains in the process of transitioning to API Q1, 9th edition.
While reading sections 5.6.1.2 and 5.6.1.3, one of our suppliers we purchased materials from for our final product that some of his products we deem as "critical" for our final product ...
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API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality Policy vs. Objectives
QUESTION:
From: T.S. , Tercel Oilfield
Sent: Jan. 20, 2014
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality policy and Objectives
Am I correct in saying that Objectives should establish the highest overall expectation and direction of the Top Management and that S.M.A.R.T. Goals should then established by the different departments and personnel that are in support of achievement of the Objective?
For instance, each ...
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