Many organizations implement an ISO 9001 quality management system due to customer pressures or to win more business, but for the QMS to truly be effective and value-added to the organization, there are core quality management principles that must be in place. In this episode of Certification Corner, Oscar explains the 7 core quality management […]
Many organizations struggle with the appropriate use of the verbs Shall, Should, May and Can in theirpolicies, procedures, and work instructions. In this episode of The ISO Show, Oscar defines each verband provides clear examples when each should be used over the other. Watch our latest installment below: ISO Certifications Group is a professional, experienced […]
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 […]
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 […]
Organizations and businesses who want to identify, manage, monitor and control environmental issues in an integrated manner can utilize an environmental management system. Suitable for all types and sizes of organizations, ISO 14001 requires organizations and businesses to consider all environmental issues relevant to operations, such as water and sewage issues, air pollution, waste management, […]
A variety of environmental risks exist in virtually every industry for organizations and businesses. How can an organization manage environmental risks, and improve environmental performance? The ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS), is one of the world’s most popular environmental management systems. In fact, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed and maintained […]