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What are the ISO 9001 specifications?

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The ISO 9001 standard is organized into ten sections. The first three are introductory, while the last seven contain the Quality Management System requirements against which a company can be certified. The following are the seven main clauses: Context of the organization This section discusses the requirements for understanding your organization before implementing a QMS. It includes the requirements for identifying internal and external issues, identifying interested parties and their expectations, defining the QMS's scope, and identifying your processes and how they interact. Interested parties' expectations include regulatory requirements as well. Leadership The leadership requirements address the need for top management to be involved in the QMS implementation. Top management must demonstrate commitment to the QMS by focusing on the customer, defining and communicating the quality policy, and assigning roles and responsibilities throughout the organization. Operation  The ...

Top hints for making ISO 9001 work for you

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Every year, we interact with tens of thousands of customers. Here are their top hints for making  ISO 9001  work for you. Top management commitments are crucial to making a success. The earlier organizations talk to senior management, the better off they will be, so have those discussions early. Keep employees informed of what's going on, form a team, or appoint a champion, which will boost motivation. It could include a well-communicated activity and timetable plan. We designated a standard internal champion within the organization when we decided to implement the new standard. Consider how different departments collaborate to avoid silos. Assure that the organization works as a cohesive unit to benefit both the customers and the organization. Everyone on our team now understands the key metrics and success factors. So it has aided us both commercially and operationally. Examine your existing systems, policies, procedures, and processes. You may already be doing many what's i...