What is the difference between ISO 9001 (2008) and ISO 9001 (2015)?
In 2015 a new edition of ISO 9001 was released, and with it came some changes. A new edition is released every 7 years for ISO 9001 to improve the way organizations adopted the standard and the way it was used to interact with changes within organizations. These changes relate to technology, new procedures, and […]
Continue readingWhat is the most challenging part of the process of making a business ISO 9001 certified?
There are 5 basic steps to becoming ISO 9001 certified and each step presents their own challenges. Every organization that wishes to be certified is required to first prepare themselves by understanding all aspects of ISO 9001. Knowledge of the differences between the current standards and what is needed to achieve ISO 9001 certification. The […]
Continue readingWhy Outsourcing your ISO Implementation Makes Sense
The process of becoming ISO Standard certified can be a long process if you have never gone through it before, and take up a lot of internal resources you cannot afford to spare. At times expertise in different standards and their processes is necessary. That is why many companies are outsourcing ISO implementation to an […]
Continue readingWhy Vendors Want to Know You’ve Met ISO Standards
ISO Standards have been compiled to help organizations efficiently and securely manage various aspects of their business, from quality management (ISO9001) to information security (ISO 27001), and many more. They prove an organization’s credentials to vendors who are looking for organizations to trade with and are therefore beneficial to have. Many vendors will evaluate a […]
Continue readingHow ISO 9001 Can Benefit Technology Companies
The demand for technology-based services is growing, with more and more businesses offering IT systems, cloud-based software and digital support to the consumers worldwide. The need for regulations, quality management, and disaster recovery plans are therefore essential, especially in such a competitive field as the technology sector. ISO 9001 focuses on the quality management standards […]
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