The 5S principle, also known as the 5S methodology, is a powerful tool for businesses seeking to improve their efficiency and productivity while maintaining ISO 9001 certification. The 5S acronym stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. This system was first developed in Japan and is now widely used in manufacturing [...]
Auditing a Quality Management System is a crucial element for distinguishing and enhancing improvement possibilities. This ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training course determines, thoroughly, the strategies and benchmarks of ISO 9001 addressing the latest procedures for internal and external auditing. It supports delegates with the competence and necessary skills involved to the approach of auditing [...]
Internal auditing is a key to effectively maintaining a Management System and compliance with specified requirements. This 2 day ISO 9001 internal auditing course is designed for delegates to optimise auditing skills and enhance audit capabilities. It is also designed to build confidence in planning and performing an effective audit, as well as reporting and [...]
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It is often asked how a Certification Body comes up with the ISO 9001 audit time calculation. The time is established by the IAF (International Accreditation Forum) who oversee the ISO standard and help to regulate the accreditation providers such as UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service). The guidelines are contained within IAF MD5 and [...]
The short answer is anybody. ISO 9001 is not restricted to any type of organisation and company structure and any size. Size Really Doesn't Matter There is a myth that only larger organisations who can afford to have a dedicated person looking after the system can get ISO 9001, that is further from the truth. [...]
Suppliers are an asset to the success of any business but are often thought of as an outsider, someone not to focus on and are there to service you. I am not talking about electricity or utility suppliers, or the suppliers who send you office supplies, I am talking about those that have an [...]
With over 600,000 new businesses opening up within the UK every year and many of those failing, we have implemented a brand new scheme just for startup businesses. We hope that by giving them a little help we can prevent some of them closing the doors and shattering someones dream. You can check out [...]
Benefits of ISO 9001 for Startups There are many benefits of implementing ISO 9001 for startup businesses. In our experience with startups and small companies, it has supported them through the growth of the business for years to come. Over the years, we have been in to certify organisations who have only just started. One [...]
Is ISO Certification worth it? might be one of those million dollar questions but in reality it's more of a "work in, work out" answer. ISO Certification is either a pass or fail situation, there is no gold, silver or bronze ranking but there should be. With ISO Certification there is an acceptable bar that [...]
