The business environment has changed dramatically since the last revision in 2000. Technology has transformed the way we work, geographical boundaries are almost irrelevant in today’s global economy, supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, and the amount of available information is growing exponentially.
To ensure that ISO 9001 continues to meet the needs of the business environment and remains relevant in today’s marketplace, the standard is currently being revised to reflect changes in the business world.
One thing remains unchanged: to succeed, businesses must adapt to the growing needs of their customers. ISO 9001 was originally developed with customers in mind, and customer focus remains a priority in ISO 9001:2015.
Created to facilitate the transition to the latest ISO management system standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, this material presents our clients’ perspectives on several key areas of the new standards. Essential information to help make your transition smooth and effective includes:
Benefits of the new standards
How to prepare for the transition
Top tips for your transition
Leadership in the new standards
Find out more and hear what our clients have to say.
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The decision was made in accordance with ISO certification requirements. Accredited ISO 9001:2015 certificates cannot be issued until the standard has been officially published, which is expected in September 2015.
To obtain recognised status as a certification body, the transition process and the training of internal auditors in accordance with the new standard were independently assessed to ensure that they operate at the highest level of quality and service. This provides clients with confidence that the certificates issued following the publication of the new standard will be credible and impartial. Audits against ISO/FDIS 9001:2015 can now begin and may be used to support the transition process, meaning that organisations can start preparing for the transition.
The new ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standard has been revised to reflect today’s dynamic and globally connected world. Some of the key changes include:
Greater emphasis on developing a management system tailored to the individual needs of the organisation
A requirement for senior management to be involved and accountable, aligning quality management with the organisation’s broader business strategy
Risk-based thinking throughout the standard, making the entire management system a preventive tool and encouraging continual improvement
Less prescriptive documentation requirements: organisations can now decide what documented information they need and in what format it should be maintained
Alignment with other key management system standards through a common structure and core text
