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SimpleQuE’s free Detailed Guide to ISO 9001 Certification is hot off the press (so to speak) and ready for download. This helpful step-by-step guide by Jim Lee, gives valuable insight into what needs to be done to achieve and maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification. If your company is looking to implement an ISO 9001 quality management…
Read MoreTo conduct an effective audit, an internal auditor should have these essential qualities and follow some basic auditing principals. Auditing Principles: Ethical conduct Fair presentation Due professional care Independence Process approach Qualities of an internal auditor: Ethical – fairness, sincerity, and honesty Open-minded – willing to consider alternative ideas Observant – actively observing surroundings Versatile…
Read MoreTo understand the connection between the organization, consulting company and certification body when establishing a quality management system, read our blog – The Quality Connection.
Read MoreAs an ISO consulting company, simpleQuE specializes in quality and environmental management systems and we are frequently asked what services we provide and how we are different from a certification body. This article explains the objectives, roles and responsibilities of the organization, consulting company and certification body to provide a better understanding of the…
Read MoreCongratulations on successful certification! AFC Tool Company Inc., a subsidiary of FC Industries Inc. (Dayton, OH) – AS9100:2016 certification through Eagle Certification Group Newell Porcelain (Columbiana, OH) – ISO 9001:2015 certification through Perry Johnson Registrars Stainless Steel Midwest (La Grange, KY) – ISO 9001:2015 certification through SAI Global These ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified companies…
Read MoreGuide to Performing an Effective and Compliant AS9100 Internal Audit Introduction When done effectively, one of the most critical and valuable activities performed within an AS9100 quality management system (QMS) is your company’s internal audits. A well-planned, conducted and reported internal audit will allow the QMS to continually improve. An effective internal audit process…
Read MoreGuide to Performing an Effective and Compliant IATF 16949® Internal Audit Introduction One of the most critical and valuable activities performed within an IATF 16949® quality management system (QMS) is your company’s internal audit events. A well-planned, conducted, and reported internal audit will allow the QMS to continually improve. An effective internal audit process will also…
Read MoreGuide to Performing Effective ISO 9001 Internal Audits Introduction One of the most critical and valuable activities performed within an ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS) is your company’s internal audit program. A well-planned, conducted and reported internal audit will allow the QMS to continually improve. An effective internal audit process will also provide evidence…
Read MoreSimpleQuE consultant, Steve Miller, retires this December after 15 years of excellent service to our clients. He is an Environmental, Health and Safety professional with more than 20 years’ experience auditing, consulting and training. He has worked with organizations, business process improvement consultants and registrars on environmental management systems, safety and health management systems and…
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