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Quality + Certification = Success!
SimpleQuE congratulates the following companies on their successful certification and commitment to quality. SimpleQuE (an ISO 9001:2015 certified company) assists organizations with implementation, improvement or transition of these standards by providing customized consulting, training and internal auditing services and solutions. Contact us for more information.
Read MoreThe History of AS9100
Once again, the IAQGs AS9100 standard has undergone a new revision. The latest version of this standard adds requirements for product safety, counterfeit parts, formal processes for operational risks, awareness, and ethics and human factors. Read more about the journey this pivotal standard has taken over the years. Don’t forget, June 15, 2018 is…
Read MoreIATF 16949:2016 Transition Q & A from IAOB
Cherie Reiche, program manager for International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) recently presented at Eagle Certification Group’s June Boot Camp to discuss progress of the IATF 16949 transition and the unique intent behind some of the new requirements. While no FAQs or SIs have yet been published for IATF 16949:2016, Cherie shared some of the common…
Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years of ISO Standards
Did you know that this year is the 70th anniversary of ISO standards? Over the years, standards have helped us become more productive, safer, and more efficient. Take a look below at some of the milestones in the growth of ISO.
Read MoreLook Fors – Part 2: Leadership
Would you like to know what 3rd party auditors are looking for when auditing how your company complies with quality system standards like ISO 9001:2015? What are 3rd party auditors looking for? This is the second of a three part series by Jim Lee, President of simpleQuE Clause 5 of ISO 9001:2015 – Leadership Leadership is…
Read MoreLook Fors – Part 1: Context of the Organization
What are 3rd party auditors looking for? This is the first of a three part series by Jim Lee, President of simpleQuE Clause 4 of Annex SL – Context of the Organization This is the cornerstone of a management system and the business’ strategic direction. An organization needs to identify internal and external issues that…
Read More7 Lessons Businesses Can Learn From Watching Football
Watching the big game? Here are a few takeaways that apply to any business. You’re only as strong as your weakest link Football is a team sport, and so is business. A weak link in the supply chain can be detrimental to a business that fails to assess supply chain risk management.. SimpleQuE’s supply…
Read MoreSimpleQuE Spotlight: Barb Dodson
Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Deanne Sparr welcomed Barb with these words, “We’re thrilled to have Barb as part of the simpleQuE team! Her attention to detail and knowledge of certification requirements is exactly the support we are excited to add to our staff and to provide to our clients.” What…
Read MoreRisky Business vs Risk-Intelligent Business
Digitalization, globalization, competition and the speed of technological advances has changed the nature of business. ISO 9001:2015 has been in effect for a full year and it places a heavy emphasis on using “risk-based thinking” for managing quality-related processes. Risk has always been implicit in ISO 9001. But the latest revision asks organizations to make…
Read MoreSoaring to New Heights
Did you know that National Aerospace Week was established in 2010 as an opportunity for the aerospace and defense industry and its supporters to recognize the enormous contributions that the industry makes to America’s economy, competitiveness and national security?
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