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You’ve probably got a lot on your mind these days…but don’t forget to schedule your internal audit, if you haven’t already done so. Fourth quarter is upon us and simpleQuE has experienced environmental and quality management auditors who can conduct your audit on site or remotely. Outsourcing your internal audits, can reduce the pressure…
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The International Standards Organization just released the results for the annual ISO Survey with data for 2019. It compiles the number of valid certificates for the 12 ISO management standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.) submitted by Certification Bodies accredited by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). Below are the totals for ISO 9001 and…
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When it comes to Quality Management dos and don’ts, simpleQuE’s quality experts provide some tips for staying out of the red and keeping ISO 9001 systems robust and sustainable. 1. Meet Customer Requirements Surprisingly, some companies seek ISO 9001 certification just to satisfy one customer requirement. When a customer will only do business with vendors…
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This summer IATF, AIAG and OEMs have been busy updating and releasing requirements, audit reporting, Sanctioned Interpretations and more. Below is a summary of the highlights that will impact automotive suppliers. Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Updates: CQI 9 Heat Treat Assessment 4th Edition and CQI-12 Special Process: Coating System Assessment 3rd Edition were rolled…
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For our valued clients we’re offering a Client Referral Incentive for sending new business our way. Do you have a sister company, or suppliers, or do you know of a company that could use simpleQuE’s services? For every company you refer, when they become our customer for new consulting, auditing or training services, you will…
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“Do it better” with simpleQuE’s MAQMSR and IATF 16949 Audit Checklists. The IATF 16949:2016 Audit Checklist created by our automotive experts is truly unique in that it includes the ISO 9001:2015 requirements, as well as the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This editable worksheet also includes a helpful reference tool which lists…
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SimpleQuE’s automotive quality experts have put together some helpful information and steps to take when preparing for IATF 16949 certification. What is the background of IATF 16949? IATF 16949 is the international standard for Automotive Quality Management Systems (QMS). IATF 16949 was created by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) in 1999 to provide a…
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Attention all ISO 9001 certified companies and users – your feedback is requested! ISO 9001:2015 is being reviewed by ISO/TC 176/SC2 (the ISO Subcommittee for Quality Systems). An online survey was created to obtain input regarding the standard and whether it is good as written or if it could be improved. The ISO…
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To answer your questions on automotive quality management system auditing, The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have created a YouTube channel that covers important topics from the IATF 16949 standard and rules. Categories are divided by topics and each has a video that is usually less than…
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Developing resources to conduct internal audits of your quality management system is an investment of time and dollars. Acquiring and even retaining the necessary and often specialized capabilities internally can pose quite a challenge, especially in these times. It is important to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to understand the expected Return on Investment (ROI) of…
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