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Use of AI in third-party certification processes

Published: 17 Dec 2024

Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at how artificial intelligence has been integrated into UKAS-accredited certification processes.

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The process approach to audit – a unicorn?

Published: 6 Dec 2024

A 'process approach' is mentioned in the guidance documents for several standards, but is not defined in terms of implementing an audit of a quality management system. Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look at this apparent paradox.

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The importance of ESG reporting

Published: 4 Sep 2023

Why is ESG reporting so important for businesses? ISO Lead Auditor and Director of Daksyam Group Murugesh Siva explains.

Adapting to the new normal: third-party audits

Published: 24 Feb 2021

Damien Tiller, CQP MCQI, IRCA Lead PQMS and QMS Auditor, highlights the way the SOC® Service Organizations: Trust Services Criteria Report could overcome the difficulties inherent in remote auditing.

Auditing in the 'new normal'

Published: 15 Dec 2020

Roland Tan, Principal Consultant/Director at EQOSH Management Pty Ltd, Australia, provides some key considerations and guidance for performing audits in the ‘new normal’.

Maintaining independence for internal audits

Published: 10 Nov 2020

Andy Nichols, CQP MCQI, Program Manager at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, US, explains how internal auditors can achieve the independence requirements of ISO 9001. 

Providing a fair assessment

Published: 10 Nov 2020

In the first of our Auditor Dilemmas series, Ben Dewison, Specialist Member of the Institute of Customer Service, UK, outlines his steps for assessors to ensure the accreditation process is managed fairly and objectively.

Setting and applying SMART objectives

Published: 11 Aug 2020

Sam Kinch, Quality Management Consultant at qualityinspired.co.uk, highlights the importance of SMART objectives and how businesses should apply them.