ISO 9001:2015 focuses its attention on your quality management system and one of the key components that can be easily misunderstood is Clause 4: ‘Understanding the Organization and its Context’. It reads as follows: “The organization shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and its strategic direction and that affect
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The ISO 9001:2015 is one of those international standards that are worth way more than just the certification itself. They can be the catalyst for improved efficiency and business results if you’re implementing it for the right reasons. Instead of seeing it as an administrative exercise, by seeing it as an opportunity you can truly
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As a business scales, it starts to rely more and more on its systems to deliver high standards in terms of product delivery and customer experience. That’s why a strong quality management system (QMS) is so crucial. Without it, you risk damaging your reputation in the marketplace and underserving your customers. How do you improve
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Do you want to enable your business to market its QMS as ISO 9001:2015 Certified and enable new partnerships that require the certification? All this new business must require a big catch, right? Not necessarily. One of the most common misconceptions when it comes to ISO certifications and internal audits, in general, is that it’s
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Medical devices are incredibly precise and therefore need to be operating at full capability and efficiency at all times. The only way this happens is when every component is dialed in and integrated with great attention to detail. For example, when you consider the manufacturing and distribution of cable, harness, and electric assemblies – these
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Metal stamping and springs are two underrated components when it comes to machinery, equipment, and even finished products. The industry covers an awful lot of ground and is spread across a vast range of different use cases. But the common pattern across it all is the demand for precision. When you’re working with these pieces,
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There are few industries that carry as many regulatory concerns as the medical device industry. Due to the high stakes of the medical field, you have to ensure that your company is well set up to handle the legal risk that comes with working in this field, while also building the trust you need to
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American Global Standards hit the race track this July as a sponsor of the 2021 WeatherTech® International Challenge in Wisconsin. A mid-summer favorite, The WeatherTech® International Challenge with Brian Redman is one of the largest vintage racing events in the United States and features over 400 cars competing in several groups. 2021 featured a special
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Here are the top three motivations and highest reported benefit of ISO 9001 certified companies. If you are wondering if it’s worth it, take a moment to hear directly from other companies that ultimately decided to become ISO 9001 certified. How does your company compare? Are you aligned? Here the top three motivations to become and maintain
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Whether you realize it or not, every company is in the business of building trust. Regardless of what you sell, your customers need to feel like they can trust the organization and the products and services coming out of it if they are to become regular customers. It’s this relationship building that is at the
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