When ISO 9001:2015 was released, aside from the major differences everyone was talking about (i.e. risk and documented information), it was not clear what other differences there were between the current and the new requirements.
In today’s age, mergers and acquisitions are one key tool for survival. Let’s face it, with the stagnant economy and fierce competition, companies need to look for strategic partnerships or be bought in order to continue to exist or remain relevant.
When trying to follow an international standard such as ISO 9001, questions may arise about the best practice for maintaining your company’s organizational charts.
Very often we hear that ISO is developing a new standard. For example, a new standard on Occupational Health and Safety, ISO 45001, is under development. Let’s understand how standards are developed.
Imagine this: It’s the end of the year and it’s vital that you receive API Q2 training immediately. But there is a problem. Everyone is celebrating the holiday season…
Before 2015, we rode one of the largest waves in the history of the Oil and Gas Industry. Everything was booming- companies, salaries, bonuses, cities, services, etc…
Ever had questions that needed an expert answer, or have you had instructions that did not clarify your situation?
What is ISO 45001? It is the new Occupational Health & Safety Management System Standard coming up from ISO…
When will the new revision will be published? The revised ISO 14001 standard is due to be published by the end of 2015…
To all my colleagues and fellow executives, If you have not made a New Year’s resolution, here is my humble advice for one, from a cohort who also has a company to run…
KPI stands for Key Performance Indicators. When collecting a lot of data over a period of time, it may be difficult to get a clear picture of what’s going on…
A reader asked, “I have the need to create a procedure as part of our ISO program and was wondering, should this procedure be listed on the process map either as a core process or as a supporting process? …
Sometimes the interpretation of the ISO 9001 or API Q1 9th Edition/API Q2 requirements seem to force us to do things we won’t be able to do, or sustain for more than a few months— let alone days…
When it comes to red tags and green tags, which does your company use? A reader shared this material identification issue with us after a recent audit…
A reader recently asked us, “When generating a new form, procedure, or document, how do I know which number to use? How do I know which numbers are available? Let’s say I create a Receiving form…
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