by Mary McDonald | Aug 17, 2018 | ISO
What sort of yard owner implements an ISO standard? In keeping with the theme of this edition, I stopped to ponder what are the common characteristics of the folks that I have the privilege and honor of working with, and serving. With hardly any effort at all, I...
by Megan | May 19, 2017 | ISO
When International Organization standardization (ISO) was first introduced many felt they were just for manufacturers and large corporations. However, over time the view has changed and small to medium business owners are applying to be accredited but why? What are...
by Mary McDonald | Feb 12, 2016 | ISO
One of the biggest changes to the ISO 9001 Revision 2015 is the requirement to implement risk-based thinking. This “new” requirement may already be in place within your org – it’s simply a codification of what’s already there. ISO...
by Mary McDonald | Feb 11, 2016 | ISO
The much-anticipated ISO 9001 Revision 2015 has been formally published! What does this mean to you and your organization? ISO 9001 hasn’t been updated since 2008, and that update was a ‘clarification’ update; the last time the standard saw a...
by Mary McDonald | Feb 4, 2016 | Quality
There are a wide variety of quality management system software options available to your organization. While you may not need a fully customized version, you will definitely need to identify the areas or modules you’ll be interested in. These typically include...
