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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

Choose Success Before Software for ISO
Clients sometimes ask Cavendish Scott for advice on the best software for ISO. They generally seem to be hoping for a package that will provide

Standards Help Wyoming Manufacturers Improve
“Companies can go one of two ways with ISO certification,” says Gustave Anderson. “Some take the check-the-box approach. Cavendish Scott works only with those that

Mandatory Procedures For ISO 9001
Imagine you have a business making widgets and at the heart of your processes is a room full of highly trained employees who perform ten

Auditor Training: Getting It Right
Cavendish Scott auditors eat, breathe, and sleep ISO standards. When they’re not traveling to multiple client sites to conduct internal audits, they’re consulting about auditing
Things to Consider When Hiring an ISO Consultant
Having worked in the ISO industry for over 30 years, at Cavendish Scott we recognize that making a decision about ISO can be a future-altering

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 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