Clause 7.5.3 of ISO 9001, titled "Control of Documented Information," is critical to implementing and maintaining a quality management system (QMS) compliant with ISO 9001:2015 standards. This clause necessitates the organization to systematically organize and collect essential information pertinent to various processes and develop simplified, user-friendly materials suitable … [Read more...] about ISO 9001 Clause 7.5.3 Control of Documented Information, Explained
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The Factors That Make for a Successful Transformation
The goal of many Lean Six Sigma projects revolves around making a successful change in how a business operates that will result in reduced costs or revenue growth. But many companies continue to fall short when it comes to making a successful transformation.That persistent lack of success is part of the latest McKinsey Global Survey that focuses on core issues … [Read more...] about The Factors That Make for a Successful Transformation
“DOCUMENTATION” IS A DIRTY WORD
I just skimmed through another 20 page planning document, written in old-school “requirements specification”-ese with a hefty dose of ambiguity. You know, things like “the Project Manager shall…” and “the technical team will respond to bugs.”There’s a lot of good content in there. It’s not easy to get at, though… for each page I want to understand, I can expect to spend between … [Read more...] about “DOCUMENTATION” IS A DIRTY WORD
Quality Management Definitions: A Useful Resource
For ease of reference, we offer a round-up of quality management definitions – including commonly used terms in both project management and quality management circles.Below we’ve included:general quality definitionsdefinitions of some key ISO 9001 termsdefinitions of a range of quality management tools and techniques.General quality management definitionsThe following … [Read more...] about Quality Management Definitions: A Useful Resource