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IAF Guidance Document for ISO 14001:2004 Transition Released

The IAF published a document to aid in the transition from ISO 14001:1996 to ISO 14001:2004. Click here to download a copy of the PDF.

APQP Software: Not Just for Document Creation - By Greg Gruska, ASQ Fellow

Historically, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) software has been purchased by quality managers to reduce the time spent creating APQP related documentation. (More...)

Beyond Six Sigma - By Arun Kumar, Vice President of Omnex Asia Operations

Six Sigma is now acknowledged as a business prerogative, and not just a technique "to improve quality in manufacturing". (More...)

Sourcing in Asia Operational Due Diligence to Ensure Success - Article by Dave Watkins, Executive VP and Director of International Operations, Omnex

One can hardly pick up a business journal or turn to a business-oriented cable news channel without being confronted with the fact of business globalization. Whether the objective. More...

IATF's ISO/TS 16949:2002 Rules Update - By Chad Kymal, Chief Technical Officer & Founder, Omnex (as printed in the December 2004 edition of Quality Digest)

The International Automotive Task Force's second edition rules were recently updated in response to a number of factors having to do with the IATF audit scheme, registrar office and witness audits, and IATF training feedback. (More...)

The Business Management System Approach - By David Watkins, Executive VP and Director of International Operations, Omnex

Any time an organization changes how it does even one thing, it has the opportunity to examine everything it does and to take advantage of that period of change. After all, once change of any size is undertaken,... (More...)

International Auditor and Training Certification Association ( IATCA ) Criteria for the Certification of Quality Management System Auditors

IATCA Criteria lay down the standard criteria which all members of IATCA undertake to adhere to in the operation of their auditor certification and / or training course approval programs. The Criteria will be the primary standards against which members will be assessed for membership in the IATCA Multilateral Recognition Agreement (MLA). Members of IATCA seeking membership of the IATCA MLA must conduct their operations in a way which conforms to all the requirements of the relevant IATCA Criteria. IATCA Criteria are published on the authority of the Members of IATCA... (More...)

Quality Management Systems Implementation Roadmap

Development and Implementation of documented management system to appropriate International and Industry-specific standards. Typical steps used in an implementation process are Initial Site Assessment & Review, Organization Structure & Implementation Planning, Executive Overview Training, Implementation and Process Review, Process Development Training, Process Development, Documentation Development, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan & Work Instruction, Alignment Training, Alignment Workshops, Recurring throughout implementation process, Documentation Development... (More...)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-Registrar Accreditation Board (RABQSA) Issue

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and various state environmental regulatory agency officials have requested that sites or organizations holding an ANSI-RABQSA NAP certification certificate for ISO 14001 be assessed to Clause 4.3.2 of ISO 14001 with regard to the National Environmental Performance Track program (NEPT) and/or various state voluntary programs to which the site or organization might subscribe. Environmental Protection Agency - Registrar Accreditation Board Issue-9 (More...)

ISO 9001:2000 Implementation: Increasing Value and Reducing Lead Time - By Chad Kymal, Chief Technical Officer & Founder, Omnex

Chad Kymal, International Consultant, Auditor and Author, made a presentation in May of 2003 in San Jose, California, in which he discussed how to defeat roadblocks to ISO 9001:2000 implementations how to create a culture within the organization that enables you to find bottom line value from the implementation. More...

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