12Nov 2021 by Administrator
Why You Need to Train Your Staff in Quality Management and Assurance

Why You Need to Train Your Staff in Quality Management and Assurance

QMS, Training
Businesses have realised the importance of having a robust quality management strategy and are looking for ways to improve the quality of their products and services. However, the effectiveness of such systems depends on the execution of the strategy. If a business cannot implement the quality management system despite having a solid plan, it will result in time and resource wastage. (more…)
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12Nov 2021 by Administrator
List Of Situations When It’s Best to Outsource Your Internal or Suppliers Auditing Obligations

List Of Situations When It’s Best to Outsource Your Internal or Suppliers Auditing Obligations

Audit, EMS, QMS
Internal and supplier auditing is crucial in ensuring the efficiency of business processes and operations. It is important to adhere to relevant standards to ensure business continuity and maintain trust with relevant stakeholders. However, modern internal audits require a vast range of skills and expertise to conduct a robust process. Therefore, companies need to realise the benefits of an outsourced internal and supplier audit. (more…)
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05Nov 2021 by Administrator
Policies, Processes, Procedures—Is It Necessary to Follow Them?

Policies, Processes, Procedures—Is It Necessary to Follow Them?

EMS, QMS
When creating a quality management system, you’ll come across various types of document types. Within a standard QMS, you’ll typically find documents such: Policies, Processes, Procedures and Work Instructions. It is easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer amount of documentation you need to maintain in a QMS. You may even be questioning yourself at every stage about why there’s a need to create such documentation and follow it rigorously. Here are some reasons why following your approved documentation is crucial for successfully implementing a quality management system. (more…)
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12Oct 2021 by Administrator
Who Audits Internal Auditors?

Who Audits Internal Auditors?

Audit, EMS, QMS
Have you ever wondered if your internal audit team is doing its job effectively? Well, it is understandable that your internal audit activity might not be subject to the rigorous audit that your other departments and business units go through, there are ways you can gauge the performance of your internal audit department. One way is to hire an external auditor to undergo all aspects of your business, including your internal audit process and function. (more…)
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08Oct 2021 by Administrator
8 Ways Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

8 Ways Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

EMS
Global temperatures are on the rise, and businesses should take appropriate measures to reduce their carbon footprint. Making your organisation eco-friendlier is one of many ways of reducing emissions and costs. Climate change can have devastating consequences on the world. Economies can falter, scarcity of resources will increase which will result in increased costs of business. If you’re worried about your carbon footprint, here are some steps you can take as a business owner to reduce it. (more…)
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05Oct 2021 by Administrator
A Career in Environmental and Quality Management: All You Need to Know

A Career in Environmental and Quality Management: All You Need to Know

EMS, QMS
If you’ve ever dreamed about a career where you can make a positive difference in the world, then environmental and quality management is the correct path for you. A job in these fields comes with a diverse set of responsibilities and requires a unique skill set. Let’s take an in-depth look into the aspects of a career in environmental and quality management systems and auditing. (more…)
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05Oct 2021 by Administrator
4 Reasons why Human Factors Are Important in All Industries

4 Reasons why Human Factors Are Important in All Industries

Aerospace compliance, QMS
As humans, we all make mistakes, and no one is perfect. Human error has been the root cause of many quality problems in industries such as aviation, nuclear, marine, construction etc. In common knowledge, an error caused by the human factor occurs when there is a general agreement that a person should have done something other than what he or she did. People are prone to mistakes (unintentional or intentional) as a result of one or more of a range of human factors – fatigue, distraction, pressure for example. (more…)
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