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ISO 9001: Setting the standard for quality
The International Organization for Standards (ISO) developed ISO 9001 to be an overarching standard focused on quality. Specifically, ISO 9001 gives us the standard that

The Cost of Adopting ISO
A question we often receive from organizations considering standard adoption is what is the cost? As with any change within a business, when an organization
What is ISO (and why do it)
Even though ISO has been around since 1946, many people are unaware of the International Standards Organization, its goals, and most importantly why an organization

10 Simple Steps You Need to Transition Your ISO
So you can’t get your management to support your ISO transition project. Management is committed to quality but has heard this is a simple project


The Right Way To Do A ISO 9001:2015 Gap Analysis
We are frequently told that the first step in an ISO project is to conduct a gap analysis. Even though with good solid knowledge
The Future of Management ISO 9001:2015
Colin Gray, an industry expert on the latest ISO 9001:2015 Standard, recently shared his presentation “The Future of Management ISO 9001:2015” at the Northern Colorado


What is Organizational Knowledge in ISO 9001:2015?
Knowledge is required in all organizations to ensure that products and services provided to customers conform to requirements. This knowledge is used to operate processes

The FDA Joins the Rest of the ISO World
The FDA has made a statement about a new proposed rule to “incorporate” ISO 13485 into their quality system regulations for medical devices. They have

What to do When Your QM Leaves
More and more companies realize that their QMS revolves around one person; their Quality Manager. One day, that quality Manager will leave, so how can
What Should I Expect From My Quality Management System?
Clients often ask, what’s the difference between a good and bad quality management system? A follow-up question usually questions the value of one based on
ISO 9001 and Growth: Everything You Need to Know
ISO 9001 is a system and process management model, and it’s embedded into industry and business. The principles are hard to argue against and fight

Comparing QSR: ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820
The FDA is presently working on transitioning its QSR requirements to ISO 13485. The intent is to coalesce 21 CFR Part 820 with ISO 13485:2016