ISO 9001 System Launch and Confirmation

As you are launching and implementing your ISO 9001 management system, it might be a good idea to review, confirm, and if needed, update some key activities and artifacts that were created along the way. Take some time to consider the full extent of the management system that has now been implemented along with the results of your internal audit and management review as you complete this exercise. Once your reviews and updates are complete, but sure to update any needed documentation. [Read more…]

ISO 9001 Context of the organization

As our ISO 9001 DIY series continues, we will use the next three articles to explore “strategic” activities within the organization. Every business needs to execute and complete some level of planning to succeed and grow. Those organizations that don’t plan usually don’t succeed, or least struggle to grow or even stay solvent and viable. Because of this, ISO 9001 has added some new clauses which challenge organizations to take the first steps towards strategic management activities. This article explores the processes required to satisfy the following ISO 9001 context of the organization requirements:

Understanding the Organization and Its Context
Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties

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