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 […]
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The Great Online Auto Parts Fail
This is the story of my actual experience ordering online auto parts. Life lessons are everywhere, and this is a
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Implementing an Internal Audit Program in ISO9001
The ISO standard does require you to “establish and maintain” an internal audit program. An added benefit to doing so
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Another Colorful Case of Fake Credentials
This story is about a box of crayons, and in it there is a lesson in following audit trails and fake credentials. This is another case where the world is a slightly nastier place because of it.
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Factors to Consider while Choosing an ISO9001 Registrar
I’ve worked as an auditor for three registrars. I “get audited” in my role as quality manager by a fourth. My consulting clients “get audited” by 5-6 others. Therefore I, a person with exposure to 10 different registrars, have something to contribute on the topic of choosing an ISO9001 Registrar.
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Are Sales Brochures Controlled in ISO9001?
The recent case of Johnson and Johnson is a perfect example of the importance of retaining controlled sales documents. The case proves the business reason for “controlling” your advertising brochures, even in an industry that does not require it.
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Sleazy ISO Credentials and Product Safety
Here is another story of sleazy ISO Credentials, and it involves sunburn. In this particular case it also revolves around
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Excellent Hotel Service: The Boss who Did His Job
The frequent viewers of my You Tube Site and readers of this blog have heard me whine about bad service.
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ISO9001: Why Your Corrective Actions Aren’t Working
I am in 50 businesses a year, and the most common and serious problem I see is lack of an effective corrective action program. Your corrective actions aren’t working for a reason. The corrective action program is the most important thing in ISO. Without it, you don’t change anything. Nothing improves.
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Four ISO9001 Internal Audit Fails
Invariably the companies that do the best job at ISO9001 are the ones with the strongest internal audit program. Here are four examples.
