Tag Archives: ISO 9000 series

ISO 9001:2015 Organisational Context

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Shaun

The word is that ISO 9001:2015 will make an attempt (by way of some front end guidance or a normative reference) to emphasise that the management system should take account of ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT – but what does that mean? Well, … Continue reading →

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ISO 9004:2009 – Is it any practical use?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Shaun

After two years I examine the impact of ISO 9004:2009 on the user community Continue reading →

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ISO 9004:2009 – A review

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Shaun

It’s here. A year after the publication of ISO 9001:2008, the companion document ISO 9004 has been updated. And whilst the most recent changes to ISO 9001 have been minimal and to all intents and purposes largely cosmetic, the changes … Continue reading →

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Top management and the management system

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Shaun

By popular demand I have responded to requests to explain why I think section 5 of ISO 9001 is a total dog’s dinner and why ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 do “top management” quite a bit better Continue reading →

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