In need an opinion and I know I can count on all of you.
Our company has just been recertified to ISO 9001 but this time management decided to do a multi site certificaiton. One of our findings was that we did not have a comprehensive audit plan and schedule that encompasses all sites. Do we need to have one schedule for all sites or can the sites continue to use their own but be monitored by the corporate quality department. I have my opinion (of course) but I would like to get feedback how it's being done at other companies.
I think things should be as simple as possible. And I don't think having multiple schedules at the sites is the simplest way to do it. Most of our processes are the same and some of our auditors will be going from site to site to audit. Why not have one schedule so everyone will know the dates and the auditor assigned?