by Rob Govier | Apr 29, 2015 | general, The Diary of an ISO Consultant
Despite what others may suggest, life as an ISO Consultant is far from dull. I get a unique insight into how many companies work (or don’t). And, hopefully, I can use this insight to help companies not only achieve ISO Certification, but actually do better...
by Rob Govier | Dec 4, 2014 | general, ISO 9001:2015
I’ve just been told that ISO 9001:2015 is a “hot topic”. Well, maybe. (editor’s note:- this was written in December 2014. But please read on!) There are changes planned which could have some impact on your 2015 budgets. But they are “planned”, not...
by Rob Govier | Oct 10, 2014 | general, ISO 14001
So, before going for ISO 14001 or ISO9001 certification, I’d recommend asking some challenging questions. Twenty-five years’ experience in this industry has taught me that the following issues are foundational. Step 1 – “Why”? Do you want to win a tender,...
by Rob Govier | Oct 10, 2014 | general, PAS 99
Rather than being another impenetrable ISO Industry term, convoluted system, and a way for ISO consultants to make more money, PAS 99 is actually a method of streamlining the systems within a business. It’s as simple as that. Standards ISO9001 ,ISO 14001 and...
by Rob Govier | Sep 12, 2014 | general, ISO13485
I blame those faulty French breasts, and the criminal who sold them to unsuspecting surgeons worldwide. The issue of ISO 13485 unannounced audits seems to be a classic top-down, politically-driven response to an issue of dangers from medical devices. I suspect that...
by Rob Govier | Sep 2, 2014 | general, ISO 27001
Most companies I come across regard ISO 27001 implementation as potentially very difficult and expensive. And some ISO Consultants are quite happy for this illusion to remain, and the fees to roll in, as I’ve discussed here (where I also give outline costs and...
