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  1. Paul Simpson
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    Role of information security in quality management

    I said I'd be back! :) I posted a follow up on Bywater's site - continuing the theme of integration between information security and quality...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Role of information security in quality management

    Here in the UK our health service was one of the key targets of the recent WannaCry ransomware attack and that got me thinking about information...
    Thread by: Paul Simpson, May 30, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Who will identify the issues (External, Internal and Parties (Stakeholder,Employee) [Management]

    Perhaps it is best not to start with the 'who is responsible?' question but have a look at what is already being carried out within the...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, May 26, 2017 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Use of WHAT IF as the main auditing tool for Risk-Based Thinking

    Thanks, Tony. An observation is more than an OFI in my experience and it looks like the auditor will raise this as an NC at Stage 2 unless you...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Timeline for ISO9001:2015 Certification?

    Hopefully not. The thread seems to have gone into a bit of a confrontational loop. I'm sure Andy would like to be able to give you a simple answer...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Use of WHAT IF as the main auditing tool for Risk-Based Thinking

    Interesting thread on how RBT is being audited on the ground. You haven't mentioned, Tony, if the auditor has indicated whether any findings exist...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Apr 10, 2017 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Internal Audit - Stage 1?

    Hi, Andy. We've been around this one a few times over the years. ;) I think we agree that 1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits are not the same and that...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: ISO 19011 - Auditing Management Systems Guidelines
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    Internal Audit - Stage 1?

    In the spirit of 'people helping people' here is an article I wrote for Bywater suggesting other ways of looking at internal audit. Definitely a...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Feb 20, 2017 in forum: ISO 19011 - Auditing Management Systems Guidelines
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    Difference between Objective and Quality objective

    Hi, ferozqa and welcome to the forum :D Don't try to overthink this. Quality objectives are a sub set of the organization's objectives,...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Feb 7, 2017 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Are FMEA and Risks Registries adequate against Clause 6.1.1?

    Hi, Tony. It looks like you have answered your own question. If the requirement is to address 'risks and opportunities' and FMEA and risk register...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Dec 19, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    QMS 2015: Strategic Direction

    Hi, Wally. I'm not convinced the strategic direction is changing. If you are a software development company that goes a long way to describing...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Nov 17, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Information for external providers

    I'm sort of agreeing and disagreeing with my learned colleague at the same time. ;) He is right in that the whole of 8.4 was developed to reflect...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Nov 16, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    ISO 9000: 2015 Quality Managment Systems - Fundementals and Vocabulary

    Just before you spend your money you might want to look at free information on the web. Annex SL text contains a lot of the new terms and...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Oct 25, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    QMS for Oil and Gas Operators

    My pleasure, Anpa. Your approach to developing a robust management system for internal benefits is refreshing. The benefits of standardization are...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Oct 19, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    QMS for Oil and Gas Operators

    Hi, Anpa. ISO 9001 certainly has a lot of relevance in the Oil & Gas industry. The major oil companies and E & P contractors all want confidence...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Oct 10, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Horizontal audits across multiple sites

    Interesting reply, Andy. Not one I agree with. ;) As a former hapless auditor at the time I remember when the terms came into vogue and they...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Oct 7, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Horizontal audits across multiple sites

    Glenn. It might be worth clarifying what you understand is the difference between vertical and horizontal audits (and how you see these relating...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Oct 6, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Global HR Process objective?

    Interesting question 'Englishman Abroad' :) The objectives normally become obvious when you start asking the question ' What are you trying to...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Oct 4, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Does the phrase "take into consideration" mandatory?

    I'd go along with the general response that all elements are mandatory. My take on this is that a review of the QMS by the organisation's top...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Sep 2, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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    Supplier evaluation and Goals for small business.....HELP

    So this is a different scenario from the one I thought I was answering. As a consultant I would hope you can explain the benefit of goals and...
    Post by: Paul Simpson, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems
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