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Client Case Study: $7 Million in Government Contracts Awarded After Achieving ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 20000-1 Certifications
24
Jan
2020
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Technology
Overview This case study provides an overview of the benefits and return on investment that SONA Networks, an information technology solutions provider to State, Federal and Commercial clients experienced, as a result of achieving ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications. SONA Networks, based...
Management System Tip – How Often Should We Conduct a Management Review Meeting?
22
Jan
2020
Posted by Oscar Combs in Aerospace, Alloys and Metals, Automotive, Blog, Chemical, Construction, Distribution, Food and Beverage, Home Page, Laboratories, Logistics, Manufacturing, Medical, Oil and Gas, Public Agencies, Technology, Videos
In this management system tip episode, Oscar Combs, Sr. Consultant of The ISO 9001 Group, answers common questions about management review meetings, including: What is a management review meeting? What is the purpose of conducting management reviews? How often should a company conduct a management...
Improve Health and Safety Culture with ISO 45001
18
Dec
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Does your organization have high incident rates? Do employees continue to get injured on the job, costing your organization time, money and even loss of projects? This webinar is for you! Learn how implementing an ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System can...
20/20 Vision: 3 Clear Business Growth Strategies
04
Nov
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction What does it mean to have 20/20 vision? According to the American Optometric Association, 20/20 vision refers to the clarity or the sharpness of your vision. It does not necessarily mean you have perfect vision, however this indicates the “sharpness or clarity of vision...
Top 5 Qualities to Look for in an ISO 9001 Consultant
01
Nov
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Selecting the right ISO 9001 consultant is one of the most important steps in your journey to certification. It can mean the difference between implementing an effective Quality Management System and making a costly mistake. In this episode of ISO Wake Up Call, we provide...
5 Key Questions to Ask Your ISO 9001 Consultant
08
Oct
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Achieving ISO 9001 Certification can be an intimidating project for any organization. Limited resources, time constraints and a lack of expertise are a few reasons why businesses consider contacting an ISO 9001 consultant. There are several factors to consider that could have major impacts...
All About Standard Operating Procedures
10
Sep
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) serve as the foundation for any organization's operations. Watch this episode of ISO Wake Up Call to learn more about standard operating procedures, the benefits of establishing SOPs for organizational processes and resources your organization can utilize to kick start the...
How to Maximize the Benefits of Your ISO or API Certification
19
Jul
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Is your organization getting the most out of your ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or API Spec Q1\Q2 certification? Watch our video to learn 3 tips that will help your organization achieve a return on your investment, and maximize the benefits of your certification. Contact us...
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals and Internal Auditor Training Testimonial
18
Jul
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Taem Kanaan, Marketing Director of International Orthodontic Services, shares his thoughts on our ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals and Internal Auditor training course. Our ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals and Internal Auditor training course is perfect for those who need to learn ISO 9001:2015 requirements, and how...
Stronger Supply Chain with API Spec Q1 Addendum 2
09
Jul
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction In June 2018, the American Petroleum Institute (API), issued Addendum 2 for API Spec Q1, Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, Ninth Edition. Addendum 2 went into full effect on June 1, 2019. Addendum 2 is...
Watch Contagious Customer Service
13
May
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Is your customer service contagious for your customers? Organizations spend a lot of time and money to acquire their customers. Once customers decide to give the organization an opportunity, the organization’s customer service should be so contagious that customers look for opportunities to do business...
What Makes a Highly Effective ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor?
25
Feb
2019
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction An important requirement for any organization’s ISO 9001:2015 quality management system is conducting internal audits, but another important factor is the selection of the internal auditor. What are characteristics a highly effective ISO 9001 internal auditor should possess? This article will cover 4 key...
Improving Aerospace Quality with AS9100
14
Dec
2018
Posted by Oscar Combs in Aerospace, Blog, Home Page
Introduction According to AAA, air travel is expected to increase by about 14% over 2021, with nearly 7.2 million Americans expected to catch a flight out of town over the holidays. With the number of people and packages traveling by air continuing to grow, the...
Planning and Achieving Quality Objectives
09
May
2018
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
Planning and Achieving Quality Objectives A requirement of ISO 9001:2015, clause 6.2 is for organizations to establish quality objectives at relevant functions, levels and processes needed for their quality management systems. The ISO 9001:2015 standard and other recently revised standards such as, ISO 14001, ISO...
Oscar Combs presents ISO 9001:2015 Revision for The Transformer Association 2018 Spring Meeting
30
Apr
2018
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Oscar Combs presents ISO 9001:2015 Revision for The Transformer Association 2018 Spring Meeting The ISO 9001 Group's Sr. Consultant, Oscar Combs, was invited to be a speaker at The Transformer Association 2018 Spring Meeting. The presentation provided an overview of the ISO 9001:2015 Revision. After walking through...
Conformance Manager™ Demo: Cloud-Based Quality Management System
27
Mar
2018
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
Conformance Manager™ Demo: Cloud-Based Quality Management System Administering your quality management system and all of the associated data is very challenging. A management system has many interrelated components, which must work together, to ensure that your system is effective and properly maintained. Often many organizations have...
How To Stay Audit Ready
14
Mar
2018
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
How To Stay Audit Ready! Keeping your organization audit ready is an important step in running your management system smoothly. The ISO 9001 Group wants to show your organization how to stay audit ready. Our new video blog details four tips that will keep you proactive...
Complimentary Webinar – Conformance Manager Demo: Cloud-Based Quality Management System
26
Feb
2018
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
Always Be ISO Audit Ready! Administering your quality management system and all of the associated data is very challenging. A management system has many interrelated components, which must work together, to ensure that your system is effective and properly maintained. Often many organizations have many word and...
Demonstrating Leadership Within Your Quality Management System
30
Jan
2018
Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
A major requirement of ISO 9001:2015 is that top management demonstrates leadership within the quality management system. Does your organization's top management struggle to meet the ISO 9001:2015 leadership requirement? Watch our video now to learn valuable tips on demonstrating leadership within your quality management system! Click here to contact The...