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Read the latest on the ISO 14001:2015 certification process, how to conduct an internal audit, how to comply with ISO 9001:2015, and more.

Breaking down language barriers

Published: 3 Oct 2022

Quality Engineer Benjamin Clifford, who works for DISCO Corporation in Japan, was a finalist in the Emerging Talent category at this year’s CQI International Quality Awards. Here, he explains his journey into auditing, and how a multi-lingual auditing programme is improving standards in his organisation.

Securing the TISAX label

Published: 12 Oct 2020

Raymond Mooney, PCQI, Business Development Manager at TÜV Nord, UK, outlines the requirements and advantages of the TISAX Standard for automotive businesses. 

Raising standards in the private security sector

Published: 30 Jul 2020

Tony Brachmanski, CQP MCQI, IRCA Principal Auditor, provides an insight into the purpose and structure of the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), and the approach third party ACS- approved auditors are applying to assess businesses against the standard.

Risk Based Thinking

Published: 8 Aug 2019

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) have put together an Auditing Practices Group Guidance on: Risk Based Thinking. Read how ISO 9001 – Quality management can address risk planning in your organisation

Five steps: Transforming your risk register into a quality manual

Published: 25 Mar 2019

Khubaib Asadullah, Quality Manager at Hawkins & Associates Limited, recommends five steps to comply with ISO 9001:2015 - Quality management system requirements for your business management system, either if you have successfully transitioned to ISO 9001:2015 or if you are thinking of getting your business certified

Ahead of the game: ISO 45001

Published: 18 Jun 2018

The British Standards Institution and CBRE GWS EMEA offer some advice and share the challenges faced by early adopters of the world’s first global health and safety standard.

Drivers of change and futures thinking tools

Published: 17 Apr 2018

Huw Williams, Principal at SAMI Consulting, describes the main megatrends that quality professionals should keep in mind, while planning for the future of their organisation.

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