08Feb 2017 by admin

10 good things ISO 9001 standards can do for small business

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• help you compete on a level playing field with bigger enterprises • open up export markets for your products and services • help you discover best business practices • will drive efficiency in your business operations • add credibility and confidence for your customers • open new business opportunities and sales • give you the competitive edge • make your brand name internationally recognized • help your company grow • enable a common “language” to be used across an industry sector QMS Australia make ISO 9001 simple for business owners and employers. Contact us today for a fast free quote on 1300 789 132
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02Feb 2017 by admin

ISO 9001:2015—An Introduction

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ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised quality management system (QMS) standard. It comprises fundamental quality assurance practices that can be applied by any business. In the past ISO9001 has been hugely successful within the manufacturing sector, however, the latest iteration (version 5) has seen the standard heavily revised to appeal to businesses in all sectors. Without a QMS, businesses have little chance of sustaining any improvements or innovations they might realise. ISO 9001:2015 helps organisations standardise operational functions from input, through to output whether a good or service is being delivered. With the inclusion of risk based thinking, it takes into consideration exogenous and isolated events that many businesses would not usually plan for. The ISO 9001 standard leaves a great deal of discretion to the business in terms of…
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26Jan 2017 by admin

How to choose the right ISO 9001 consultant

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To help you choose the right consultant for your ISO 9001 project, we’ve collated the top ten questions to ask at your next selection meeting ✔ What is their experience in your particular industry? ✔ What is their business experience beyond ISO 9001? ✔ What is their experience in other ISO standards? ✔ How many ISO 9001 implementation projects has the consultant finished successfully in the last two years? ✔ How many of their customers applied for certification, and how many were successfully ISO 9001 certified in their first attempt? ✔ What is their educational path in ISO 9001? ✔ Do they deliver ISO 9001 training? ✔ Can they show you examples of Quality Management System documentation that they have created for other customers? ✔ What is the total price…
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14Dec 2016 by admin

ISO 9001 QMS Certification Worldwide ISO Survey 2015

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2015 results of the ISO Survey, showing the number of certifications to ISO management systems worldwide. The ISO Survey of certifications is an annual survey of the number of valid certificates to ISO management system standards worldwide. The results of the ISO Survey (2015) considered ISO 9001 QMS Certifications only. The survey revealed: The number of ISO 9001 certificates issued in 2014 were 1,036,321. In 2015 we saw a total of 1,033,936 certificates issued. This 0.2% change is historically seen after a standard has been revised. It is worthwhile mentioning all certificates in 2014 were issued to the ISO 9001:2008 specification. Of the 1,033,936 certificates issued in 2015, 1,029,746 were to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. The remaining 4,190 Certifications were to ISO…
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08Dec 2016 by admin

Evidence ISO 9001 gears your business for rapid growth

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When contracting to large businesses or the public sector (government) ISO 9001 acts as a prequalification tool. It lets others know your business has its affairs in order. This is particularly the case for Aussie businesses exporting to the world. A recent client satisfaction survey conducted by QMS Australia highlighted the benefits of achieving certification to ISO 9001. Here is a summary of the results: • The respondents from the survey are most likely to be small or medium enterprises (SME). However, the industries covered are wide and varied; the construction, oil and gas, retail, and technology sectors are just a handful of many found within the survey’s sample. • We found that 38 percent of respondents said that they had won business (everyone loves getting more clients/customers right?) as…
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26Nov 2016 by admin

ISO/TS 16949 replaced with IATF 16949:2016

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On 1 October 2016, The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Automotive Task Force (IATF), released the first edition of the new standard for the automotive sector IATF 16949:2016. The new standard will replace ISO/TS 16949 and outline the quality management system requirements for organizations working in automotive production, service and/or accessory parts of the automotive industry. The new standard has been developed to bring it into alignment with the recently overhauled ISO 9001:2015. If your customers require you to maintain ISO/TS 16949 certification, start planning your transition. Here are some timelines to work to: Organisations certified to ISO/TS 16949:2009 will need to transition to IATF 16949, through a transition audit in line with the current audit cycle for ISO/TS 16949:2009. After October 1, 2017 no audits (initial, surveillance,…
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03Oct 2016 by admin

Transition to ISO 9001:2015 – What to expect

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Preparation is key when it comes to avoiding non-conformances. So we’ve collated the top three questions auditors ask during ISO 9001 transition audits, as well as, some suggestions on how your quality management system could address each of these questions 1. How have you determined the external and internal issues that are relevant to your business and its strategic direction? (Understanding the organization and its context – clause 4.1) Big businesses will typically have a strategic business plan. It is important to refer the auditor to the sections of your plan that cover the external forces, internal strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand, small businesses should refer to their Vision and Mission statements to demonstrate where the business is heading – its strategic direction. Further, a SWOT analysis is…
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31Aug 2016 by admin

Benefits of ISO certification for businesses

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QMS Australia has helped thousands of businesses achieve ISO certifications We can help with: • Quality (ISO 9001) Management Systems; • OHS (ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001 / ASNZS 4801) Management Systems; and • Environmental (ISO 14001) Management Systems Some of the benefits of ISO certification for businesses include: • demonstrate commitment to their products / services and the environment; • competitive advantage - win government and high risk (transport, mining and construction) tenders (RFP); • greater employee engagement through training, communication & accountability; • better governance and management of suppliers and outsourced processes; • minimise waste and duplication; • boost operational performance & achieve cost savings; • achieve legal compliance; • gain corporate reputation; and • reduce workplace injuries, accidents & incidents Email us at: enquiries@iso-9001.net.au to get started…
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