What Is Risk-Based Thinking in ISO Standards?
Over the past two decades of working closely with clients in both the manufacturing and service sectors, I’ve
By jdesilva@qmii.com
Understanding ISM Code Compliance for Maritime Operators
Having spent over 15 years in the maritime and compliance world, and a further decade working with various
Internal vs External Audits: What Every Business Owner Should Know
The Strategic Importance of Audits for Business Owners Audits are more than compliance checks; they are strategic tools
Top 10 Common ISO Audit Findings and How to Avoid Them
Importance of Being Audit-Ready: Audits serve a critical role in verifying that an organization’s processes are aligned with
How to Retain Auditor Training Knowledge When You Can’t Apply It Immediately
Completing an auditor training course is an exciting milestone. You walk away with frameworks, methodologies to create checklists,
Human Error or a Bigger Problem? When to Dig Deeper
by Julius DeSilva In the world of process improvement and problem-solving, human “user” error can often become the
ISO 13485: QMS Requirements of Medical Devices for Regulatory Purposes
by Dr. IJ Arora ISO 13485:2016 is a standard that addresses quality management system requirements for those within
By iarora@qmii.com
One-Off or Systemic: The Search for Root Causes
by Julius DeSilva Accidents and failures, whether in maritime, aviation, healthcare, or nuclear settings, are often subjected to
QMII Webinar Topic – Creating Meaningful Audit Checklist
QMII recently conducted a webinar on the topic “Creating Meaningful Audit Checklist” which was presented by CEO –
The Role of Management Systems in the Tragic Collision Over the Potomac
by Dr. IJ Arora A significant tragedy occurred in Washington D.C. on January 29, 2025, with the deadly