Tag Archives: QMS

Estimating the cost for API Q1 certification & API 6A Monogram License

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Eugene P., March 6, 2017 – During the past months, we have received several inquiries asking if our company was API Q1 certified or if we had an API 6A monogram.  How much does it cost to get API … Continue reading →

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Are Exclusions to ISO 9001:2015, Permitted?

Posted on October 23, 2016 by System Admin

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 … Continue reading →

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Does ISO 9001 allow the Plant Manager to be Management Representative?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Mike G. Sent: Feb. 27, 2013 To: Q-Blog, Ask the Experts Subject: Does ISO 9001 allow the Plant Manager to be Management Representative? While conducting an internal audit at one of our branch facilities, I became concerned about … Continue reading →

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Can ISO 9001 Certification Be A Supplier Requirement?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: ASQ Ask the Experts Sent: Jan. 18, 2013 To: ATCS – ASQ Ask the Experts Subject: Can ISO 9001 Certification Be A Supplier Requirement? Our company has bought another company in Canada and we are outsourcing to them. … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001 & API Q1 Management Rep Requirements

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: An inquiry from a recent Q-Blog visitor- Bud Sent: Jan. 17, 2013 To: ATCS – Ask the Expert Subject: ISO 9001:2008, Clause 5.5.2, Management Rep Appointment We are a small company that employs less than 20 people. Our … Continue reading →

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