Did you know that small and medium businesses make up approximately 90% of companies in most global economies? Small and Medium Enterprises, or SMEs, are critical in generating jobs, shaping economies, and are responsible for a lot of industrial innovation. This means that SMEs can benefit from ISO standards just as much as larger organizations, […]
When you achieved your initial certification, you selected your certification body. Over the years youhave noticed that their service and value has decreased and their prices increase. Now they can’t evenget you on their schedule. In this episode of Certification Corner, Oscar discusses the Top 3 reasons organizations give for transferring their certification to ISO […]
If your organization is already ISO Certified, you’re most likely already experiencing many of the benefits provided by certification or management systems. The certification process has been initiated or completed with the Certification Body of your choosing, which means that it’s time to move forward and grow– except it isn’t always that simple. It isn’t […]
Is your organization releasing products by performing an inspection, when an acceptance test should also be done? Some organizations don’t understand the difference between inspection and acceptance testing. In this video Oscar explains the difference and provides clear examples and tips on including inspection and acceptance testing in your specifications.
On 7/13/24 Former President Trump is almost assassinated at a Pennsylvania rally. The process failures and incompetency in this incident are simply overwhelming. In this episode Oscar Combs at ISO Certifications Group talks about how the incident and how the ISO 9001 principles of Risk Based Thinking and Process Approach could have prevented this tragedy.
People and Organizations need to ensure they are prepared to respond in emergency situations. Manypeople and organizations alike prepare right before an emergency or even worse try to plan during theemergency. In most cases it may be too late. Oscar shares his personal emergency situation due toHurricane Beryl, which hit Texas on 7/8/24 and the […]
Introduction In February 2024, the first amendment to ISO 9001:2015 was published, and it addresses an issue that’s at the forefront of global concerns—climate change. But what does ISO 9001, a quality management system (QMS) standard, have to do with climate change? Let’s delve into the details of this significant amendment. Amendment 1:2024 Climate Action […]
Introduction Implementing management systems, such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), or ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management), is a strategic and systematic process that demands careful consideration of resources and meticulous planning. The success of these management systems hinges on the allocation of appropriate resources throughout the various phases of […]
Introduction Clause 5.1 in ISO 9001:2015 emphasizes the importance of top management’s involvement as leadership and commitment to the Quality Management System. The term top management refers to the highest level of leadership within an organization. This can be an individual, such as a CEO (Chief Executive Officer), or a group of individuals, like an […]
Introduction ISO Certifications are great way of establishing credibility and trust among consumers, clients and business partners. The International Organization for Standardization, or ISO, is an independent, non-governmental, international standard development organization that is composed of expert representatives from member countries who develop International Standards that help solve problems and drive innovation. Many organizations often […]