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What to Expect from an ISO 9001 Consultant: A Plain-English Buyer’s Guide
Hiring an ISO 9001 consultant should not be treated as purchasing a collection of procedures or hiring someone to just get the certificate. A capable
ISO 9001 Gap Analysis: How to Do It Before Your First Certification Audit
What Is a Gap Analysis and Why It Matters Before Certification When first looking to conform to ISO 9001, seeking certification or perhaps looking to
Understanding Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) in ISO Audits: What to Do When You Get One
A Nonconformance Report (NCR) is one of the most important outcomes of an ISO audit. While many organizations initially view an NCR as a sign
Living the System: How to Maintain ISO 9001 Certification Between Surveillance Audits
Every year, thousands of organizations undergo the intense experience of an ISO 9001 audit. Measurable Objectives (ISO 9001 clause 6.2) as key performance indicators are
What the ISM Code Can Teach Us About Risk: Part Two
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part article examining the risk-based thinking lessons to be learned from maritime safety and security protocols. You
What the ISM Code Can Teach Us About Risk: Part One
For centuries, individuals have sailed the sea, perhaps for their livelihood, perhaps for adventure, or perhaps for reasons of their own. Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan,