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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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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