Chocolate Factory Explosion: How to Avoid Disaster
Today we’re writing about the Reading Chocolate Factory explosion, and how to avoid disaster. Due to the tragic loss of […]
ISO Auditing
What to Know ISO9001 Clause 5.3
Here is what to know about ISO9001 Clause 5.3, Organizational Roles and Responsibilities. This is one of the more interesting
How to Address Configuration Management
I was posed with a question the other day: how to address Configuration Management in AS9120? In essence, the client
6 Crazy Things your ISO Auditor Should Never Say
Auditor, like Audio and Auditorium, is derived from the Latin word meaning “shut up and listen.” But, because of who they are, sometimes auditors do the opposite of this, and it causes a lot of problems.
How Not to Fail at ISO9001–Dear Production Manager
Dear Production Manager: Sorry about all of the confusion around the ISO9001 stuff. You know it’s for your own good,
How Not to Fail at ISO9001–Dear Sales Manager
Dear Sales Manager: I am sure you’re excited about getting your ISO certification. The reality was that this was your
How Not to Fail at ISO9001–Dear Top Management
Dear Top Management Thanks for taking a few minutes to read this. Hopefully I can save you some effort by
Auditor, business startups, ISO Auditing, Uncategorized
ISO9001 Fast Track Failure Modes
As a public service, we are going to talk about the ISO9001 Fast Track Failure Modes. I’ve decided to write
Auditor, design engineering, fake ISO cert, Fake NSF stamps, ISO Auditing, lack of alarm systems, outsourcing, Uncategorized
The Case of the “Unsafety Shoes” (Part 2)
This is the second part of the unpredictably long story involving “safety shoes”, as required by various companies. Based on
Auditor, internal adit, internal audit, ISO Auditing, Registrar, Uncategorized
ISO9001: Responding to Poorly Written CAR
In addition to my various auditing jobs, I also “get audited” once a year. I have far from a perfect
