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The process approach to audit – a unicorn?
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.
Influencing standards for the benefit of quality
As part of a series shining a spotlight on some of the many volunteer roles at the CQI, Kate Armitage CQP MCQI discusses her role as a member of the CQI Standards Coordination Committee.
Corrective action responses following internal audits
Andy Nichols looks at whether the time frames for responding to an audit nonconformity with a corrective action plan are necessary – or correct.
Taking action on climate change
In February, the International Standards Organization (ISO) added two new statements of text into 31 Type A management system standards, to ensure that climate change issues are considered. Geoff Vorley, Director of Quality Management and Training Limited, UK, takes a closer look at the impact of this on several of the key standards.
From compliance to performance through quality culture
Today’s quality professionals must influence, motivate, and communicate to effect change and continue to deliver quality excellence in ever-changing environments. CQI member, Mark Eydman CQP MCQI, Founder and Lead Consultant, Six Pillars Consulting, shares his insights on how quality professionals can successfully overcome challenges, including isolation, to deliver quality excellence.
Managing a changing climate
Dr Nigel Croft CQP FCQI, Chair of the ISO Joint Technical Coordination Group for Management System Standards from 2021 – 2023, takes a closer look at ISO’s climate change considerations now incorporated into management systems standards.
Overcoming Six Sigma scepticism
Compliance auditor Agata Kucharczyk outlines the significant benefits of employing Six Sigma methodologies, as well as ISO standards, to improve the quality of an organisation’s output.
How QMSs can ensure safety in medical devices
Karandeep Singh Badwal, Director of QRA Medical and an internal auditor for ISO 13485, outlines some of the common mistakes found in the quality management systems for medical devices.
ICP's ongoing journey to innovation
The team from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security in the UAE – named as one of two Quality Organisation of the Year winners at this year’s International Quality Awards – was also a finalist for the Digital Innovation Award.
Audit SIG attendees and the future of audit
The Chartered Quality Institute’s Audit SIG Conference, in partnership with Inmarsat and sponsored by Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), took place on September 15 at Inmarsat’s headquarters in London. At the end of the event, delegates and Audit SIG members stopped to share their thoughts on the future of the audit industry and their key takeaways from the event.