ISO 9001 Quality Manual vs Quality Management System What is the Difference?
In the intricate world of quality assurance and compliance, concepts like “quality manual” and “quality management system” (QMS) often surface and are sometimes misinterpreted as synonymous. However, these terms represent distinct components that are crucial in the realms of product and service excellence, customer satisfaction, and adherence to industry norms. Distinguishing between these two aspects […]
ISO 9001 Implementation, Audits & Guidance (for all business sizes)
ISO Specialist assists organisations in setting up, improving and safeguarding ISO 9001: the quality management system for control, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. What is ISO 9001? (definition) ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management. The standard describes requirements for process control, risk analysis, customer satisfaction, leadership, documentation and continuous improvement. Companies use […]
ISO 9001 Quality Manual Template & Guide
Implementing ISO 9001 can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand what documentation you actually need. One document that often causes confusion is the Quality Manual. Do you need one? What should it contain? And where can you find a reliable template to get started? This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you […]
ISO 9001 Standard PDF with Resources
If you’re embarking on your ISO 9001 certification journey, one of your first questions is likely: “Where can I get the ISO 9001 standard PDF?” It’s a logical starting point—after all, you need to understand the requirements before you can implement them. However, many organisations are surprised to learn that obtaining the official standard isn’t […]
The 8 steps towards an ISO certificate
An ISO standard sets requirements that an organisation must meet in order to obtain an ISO certificate. But how does it work exactly, what are the steps you need to take? Determine your approach The first step towards your ISO certificate is to determine how you want to approach the project. The most prevalent ways: Purchase […]
What is ISO 9001?
With ISO 9001 quality management you demonstrate that your organisation is fully in control of the processes. By implementing ISO 9001 you ultimately achieve more in less time and with fewer resources! ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard in the field of quality management, a concept in almost every sector. The standard is a […]
ISO 9001: What is it and what does it really mean?
You probably recognise some of these questions: what does it mean if I have implemented ISO 9001:2015? Why do I need ISO certification? What are the concrete improvements you can expect from an ISO implementation? There is still much uncertainty about the ISO standard and what its added value really is. Based on the findings […]
ISO 9001 for one-man businesses and the self employed
Often we get asked if it is possible for small one-man businesses and self-employed persons to obtain the ISO 9001 certificate. The answer is a clear and simple yes! ISO 9001 is pre-eminently a standard in which the complexity of the management system depends on the size of the organisation. As a sole proprietor or […]
ISO 9001 and quality management
In the world of ISO standards, many of the standards focus on quality management. The most important and most widely used standard in the world is ISO 9001. Since 1987, ISO 9001 has been the standard for quality management most frequently certified by organisations. The result? ISO 9001 is the most certified ISO standard worldwide. […]
9 tips for effective quality improvement
Quality improvement is the most important goal of an ISO 9001 quality management system. Therefore, continuous improvement and process optimisation are important in order to obtain your certificate. Many organisations struggle with the proper implementation of quality improvement. In this article we give you 9 practical tips to achieve more results. Tip 1: Don’t make reporting […]