16Jul 2017 by admin

What are the TOP questions people ask google about ISO 9001? Google delivers!

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What is the definition of ISO 9001? “ISO 9001 Certified” means an organization has met the requirements in ISO9001. It defines an ISO 9000 Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001:2008 is focused on meeting customer expectations and delivering customer satisfaction so you must pay attention to the customer.   How do you apply ISO 9001? About the 9001 certification process Gain the commitment of management by putting forward the costs and benefits of ISO 9001 certification. Appoint an internal project manager. Alternatively you may use an ISO 9001 service provider such as QMS Australia, or ISOsafe. If you choose to utilise a service provider, they will look after the rest of the process until your ISO 9001 certificate is issued taking away the stress and freeing up your time to…
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09Mar 2017 by admin

What is required as an absolute minimum for ISO 9001:2015 certification?

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It is a common misconception that every process within an organisation (business) must be documented in order to gain ISO 9001 certification. This is simply not the case. With the shift towards risk based thinking, the 2015 revision of the standard is more adaptable than ever before. We’ve put together a list of the required documents for ISO 9001 below Policies and Records required by ISO 9001:2015 Policies Clause Scope of the Quality Management System 4.3 Quality Policy 5.2 Quality Objectives and Plans for Achieving Them 6.2 Procedure for Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services (outsourced processes) 8.4.1 Records Clause Record of Maintenance and Calibration of Monitoring and Measuring Equipment 7.1.5.1 Competence Records 7.2 Product/Service Requirements Review Record 8.2.3.2 Record of New Requirements for Product or Service 8.2.3.2…
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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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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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