Author: Joost Vaessen
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Free GAP analysis
You would like to obtain your ISO 9001 certificate. Use our GAP analysis to determine where you currently stand in the certification process, which steps you still have to take and how long it will take before you reach the desired situation. First fill in your name and company name and then respond to a…
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What is an ISO certification?
The question what is an ISO certification is not a question answered easily. The world of ISO standards can be quite complex. In this article we try to provide a short answer so you know what an ISO certification is. More and more companies are asked to submit an ISO certificate before doing business,…
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ISO 9001 | Help with certification
Explanation, requirements and checklist ISO 9001 is the most common used standard on quality management. With an ISO certificate you show how much value your organisation places on delivering and continuously improving quality. You work transparently and are reliable. The greatest benefit of achieving this certificate? The structure of your future management system will help…
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How do you prepare your organisation for the ISO 9001 certification?
You want to or you have to obtain ISO 9001 certification, but where do you start? In this step-by-step plan, we explain how an organisation prepares for ISO 9001 certification. Certification in 6 steps: Step 1 Inventory First of all, you make an inventory of what is already present within the company that meets the…
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What investment is needed to obtain ISO 9001?
Every company is different: type of service, number of employees and number of branches. Not every organisation has the same wishes and needs and so there is no single fixed investment for certification of an ISO 9001 standard. Not only the size of a company plays an important role, but also the complexity of the…
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9 practical tips to effectively implement quality improvement
Quality improvement is the most important goal of an ISO 9001 quality management system. Continuous improvement and process optimisation are very important in order to obtain your certificate. Many organisations struggle with the proper implementation of quality improvement. In this article you will get 9 practical tips to achieve more results with quality improvement. Tip…
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Setting goals that actually are achieved
An important part of being effective in improvement is setting goals. Not setting goals leads to stagnation and regression. The competition will also be one step ahead of you every time. To actually achieve goals, two components are important: commitment and measurability. In many organisations, goals are set for others, for example by the board…
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Determine responsibilities, roles and authorities
Every standard requires the definition of roles, responsibilities and authorities. Most organisations work with job profiles. Some organisations specifically choose not to. Nevertheless, this standard requirement must be met. Defining roles, responsibilities and authorities can also be done in other ways. In these tips & tricks we will elaborate on them. Download a free RACI…
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Internal audits ISO 9001
For almost every standard it is required to perform an internal audit. Especially in ISO 9001, it is an important part of the standard and quality improvement. In this article we discuss internal audits from the perspective of ISO 9001. What is an internal audit? An internal audit for ISO 9001 is the testing of…
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From organisational context to strategic plan
Why the power of insight into your risks and opportunities works to your advantage. The new generation of ISO standards has a direct link to the business strategy and operational management. Integration of various management systems therefore becomes easier and fits in with the trend of integral management. Examples include the integration of the strategic…