Question:
Referring to ISO 9001:2008 clause 7.4.3, Verification of Purchased Product; since we are only a trading company that receives a limited amount of purchased items at our site, please advise if this requirement is applicable to our organization. Thank You, Razif
Reply:
Hello Razif,Thanks for contacting us. Regarding ISO 9001:2008, clause 7.4.3, verification of purchased product requirements, it’s important to remember the primary purpose ...
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risk management
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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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 Edition, Management of Change
ATCS – QBLOG, ASK THE EXPERT – September 14, 2013
QUESTION:
From: Muhammad Irhad
Company: EPC Services, Edmonton Alberta
Sent: August 23, 2013
To: ATCS - QBlog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, 9th Edition - Management of Change (MOC)
I have the following questions regarding API Q1, 9th Edition and its requirement for MOC.
What would be a typical MOC process?
Do we need a documented procedure for MOC process?
MOC ...
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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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