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Hi All,
I've recently been given the task to rewrite our quality manual to be more relevant to our business whilst being in conformance of ISO9001.
We are already ISO9001 certified but I want to take our company to the next step where we aren't just trying to meet a standard but trying to increase profits of the company. Just wondering how should I go about this while conforming to the accreditation?
Is ISO9001 just a framework we work against? Or do we need to retain certain things in the standard within the manual to maintain conformity? For example, SPC (Statistical Process Control) is not as relevant in our business as we do not push enough volume for it to be worthwhile. However in the standard, it refers to capturing statistical anamolies (which we don't do anyway). Is this a requirement for conformance or not?
I may have bet my boss that within 2 weeks I will produce an improved quality manual or I will quit.
Cheers for anyones help
Thanks,
Oz
EDIT: I just wanted to add that our current quality manual is word for word the ISO9001 standard. My boss's reasoning is that, that is the standard therefore we must conform to it. I really want to help the business improve (Company culture aside) and i'm willing to put my job on the line for it.
I've recently been given the task to rewrite our quality manual to be more relevant to our business whilst being in conformance of ISO9001.
We are already ISO9001 certified but I want to take our company to the next step where we aren't just trying to meet a standard but trying to increase profits of the company. Just wondering how should I go about this while conforming to the accreditation?
Is ISO9001 just a framework we work against? Or do we need to retain certain things in the standard within the manual to maintain conformity? For example, SPC (Statistical Process Control) is not as relevant in our business as we do not push enough volume for it to be worthwhile. However in the standard, it refers to capturing statistical anamolies (which we don't do anyway). Is this a requirement for conformance or not?
I may have bet my boss that within 2 weeks I will produce an improved quality manual or I will quit.
Cheers for anyones help
Thanks,
Oz
EDIT: I just wanted to add that our current quality manual is word for word the ISO9001 standard. My boss's reasoning is that, that is the standard therefore we must conform to it. I really want to help the business improve (Company culture aside) and i'm willing to put my job on the line for it.