QUESTION:
From: Adolpho P., April, 21, 2017 -
My question is regarding ISO 9001:2015 requirements for reporting external and internal issues as a part of the management review process. Which subjects should be analyzed as the inputs, subclause 9.3.2.b? I don't think the standard is clear enough. As a comment, I think subclause 9.3.2.c5. is redundant. Your feedback will be appreciated.
REPLY:
From: ATCS, Ask the Experts, April 24, ...
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API 6A Monogram Restricts Remanufactured Equipment
Inquiry: My question is regarding application of the API monogram. Our company is an API 6A licensee. We manufacture valves and other related equipment at our facilities here in the USA and overseas. During a recent re-certification audit, the Auditor told us that we could not monogram valves if they had been disassembled and reassembled. These are new valves, so why is this even a concern, especially since the valves were ...
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API Q1, 9th edition – Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC
QUESTION:
From: Darcy K.
Sent: May 10, 2014
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th edition, Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC
In regard to MOC Process, in your opinion, would it be effective to tie this into corrective and preventative actions? Any corrective or preventative actions that require changes to the QMS also require MOC, and risk assessment as well and furthermore, tying in any contingency plans that require QMS ...
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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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Monitoring & Measurement of Product
QUESTION:
From: ASQ ATE
Sent: Jan. 28, 2014
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1, 8th & 9th Ed., Monitoring Measurements & Improvement
ISO 9001:2008 states in 8.2.4 Monitoring and measurement of product: "Evidence of conformity with the acceptance criteria shall be maintained." When our plan identifies periodic inspections, variable or attribute, are performed, how can we show evidence without ...
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API Q1, 9th Edition, Risk Management
QUESTION:
From: Razif, Valser Oil and Gas
Sent: July 26, 2013
To: ATCS - QBLOG, Ask the Experts
Subject: What Reference Can I Use To Develop an API Q1, Risk Management Procedure?
I am new to this area of quality management and I have been assigned to develop an risk management procedure that will meet API Q1, 9th Edition requirements for risk management and contingency planning. Is there an industry standard or other references that ...
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ISO 9001 vs. API Q1 Requirements, What are The Differences?
QUESTION:
From: Saudi Mechanical Industries
Sent: Jan. 23, 2013
To: ATCS – Ask the Expert
Subject: ISO 9001:2008 & API Q1 Requirements
Inquiry: What are the major differences between API Q1 and ISO 9001:2008?
RESPONSE:
From: Bill Aston, ATCS –Q-Blog, Ask the Expert
Sent: Jan. 23, 2013
To: Saudi Mechanical Industries
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