ISO9001:2015: DOCUMENTED INFORMATION

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     The draft ISO9001:2015 changes the former “Documentation requirements” to    “Documented information”. Accordingly, this information can refer to:  ” the management system (3.04), including related processes (3.12);   information created in order for the organization to operate (documentation);   evidence of results achieved (records).” So how much documentation can we get rid of? In my… Read more »

AS9104/1: CLARIFICATION

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The following certification issues are being considered for clarification by AS Senior Document Representatives, following recent discussions by SDRs, CBs and representatives from industry:   What is considered a single site? (e.g.; a company with three buildings located on three different streets). What is the definition of location? What is considered a ‘lost’ certification? Is… Read more »

AS9101 REV E: PROCESS APPROACH

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AS9101 Rev E PROCESS AUDITING.  See below some questions to help you (SEE ALSO QUALIDOC INTERNAL AUDIT CHECKLIST – REGISTER ON THIS SITE FOR YOUR FREE COPY)   EXAMPLES: Heat Treatment and Welding are processes Contract Review and Inspection and Test are processes   Is the process identified and defined appropriately?   Are responsibilities and… Read more »

AS9100 – CHANGES TO PEARS

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Latest from AAQG Registration Management Committee: Workshop Indianapolis, IN July 18-19, 2013   Changes to PEARs Now structured into (4) Sections Section 1 – “Process Details” identifies Inputs, Activities, Outputs and Interactions Section 2 – “Process Results” includes the identification of performance measures and KPIs Section 3 – “Process Realization” summarizes audit trails and sources… Read more »

PURCHASING (Purchase Orders)

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  A word of caution: make sure your Purchase Orders or Standing Orders contain the complete specifications against which you want the product delivered. If you require Certificates of Com­pliance or Conformity. make sure they accompany the prod­uct when you receive it. When you have placed a Standing Order with a supplier they should submit… Read more »