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Columbus McKinnon Lifts Quality Standard
Competing in the world of material handling systems and services requires not only the know-how to produce complex hoists, actuators, and cranes, but also the business processes to ensure consistent quality across a range of products. It was the movement of new product lines, coupled with the desire to reach broader overseas markets, which prompted a North Carolina-based Columbus McKinnon facility to seek ISO 9000 certification, the international quality standard.
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Tempering Everything but Quality
With a need to standardize work instructions and develop a more cohesive environment within the company, Dynamic Systems enhanced customer satisfaction and created a more cohesive company environment with ISO 9001.
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The Six Biggest Changes in the Revised ISO 14001 (FDIS 14001-2015)
The newly revised FDIS 14001-2015 is projected to be in the final “ISO” stage in September of 2015. Are you ready to transition from the current 2004 version? Read on to find out.
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An Update on the New ISO 14001 Standard
The ISO 14001 development committee (Technical Committee 207, Subcommittee 1, Working Group 5) has made progress in moving the new 14001 standard from a Draft International Standard (DIS) to a Final Draft International Standard (FDIS). Publication of the FDIS is anticipated in September 2015.
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Information to Help Prepare For an AS9100C Registration Audit
The changes in how AS9100C audits will be performed are designed to assist in improved audit results by increasing the consistency and standardizing the reporting. As you get ready to transition to AS9100C, decide what steps you need to take to meet the new auditing requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Quality Management System Documentation
by Sonja Hughes Document Control and Record Control are two areas where companies struggle when they are implementing a new Quality Management System like ISO 9001. I’m going to […]
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ISO Management Systems: The Self-Certification Option
Many companies develop an Environmental Management System (EMS) according to ISO 14001. To demonstrate adherence to these requirements, they get “certified” or “registered” by an accredited registrar. This is the […]
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