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Streamlining the audit process
Pedro Medel Reyes, Quality and Compliance Manager at Perforadora México of Grupo México, has streamlined the audit process for his company to improve efficiency. Here, he explains the work which led to him becoming a finalist in the Emerging Talent Award at this year’s CQI International Quality Awards.
Do you know an accidental quality manager?
Sandy Domingos-Shipley CQP MCQI, ISO Certified Auditor and Managing Director at The Systems Link, discusses the importance of supporting quality managers, and the positive benefits this can have for organisations.
How quality can help deliver the UK’s sustainability objectives
For leaders, translating strategic intent into results can be challenging. Take, for example, the UK government’s net zero target: despite political intent, there seems to be little in place to tangibly deliver the crucial objectives. That is why it is important for leaders to recognise the key role management tools, such as systems thinking, can play in delivering results.
ISO 9001 survey reveals users split on change
ISO has published a public report on the results of the ISO 9001 User Survey 2020.
Driving clinical improvement in the NHS through audit management
Improvement, Innovation and Effectiveness Lead Tracey Brailsford at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust explains how a cloud-based system is helping senior leadership and frontline staff learn from performance and continually improve services for patients.
Preventing the recurrence of a nonconformance
Ravindiran Gurusamy, IRCA Certificated Associate Auditor, offers an overview of nonconformance and the corrective action process for management system standards.
Essentials for a safe on-site audit
Sharjeel Farooq, IRCA Principal Auditor, and Director of Advanced Certifications Pvt Limited in Pakistan, shares his experience and advice on how to hold a safe on-site audit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Engagement of people
Raffat Khatoon Mohammed, CQP MCQI, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Lead Auditor at Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC), explains how ‘engagement of people’ helped QPMC to overcome staff and skill shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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MD-QMS ISO 14971:2019 Foundation (Medical Device – Application of risk management to medical devices)
This course provides a basis for learners who wish to go on to complete CQI and IRCA Certified MD-QMS Auditor Training courses
Resilience at the heart of the nation’s defence
Lisa Taylor, CQP MCQI, Corporate Quality Manager at Dstl, explains how the organisation's resilience planning meant it was able to pivot quickly to remote working and continue to support government and its existing customers in the UK’s response to Covid-19.