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malasuerte
Hello All
I am seeking some benchmarking info based on experience or your interpretation.
It is in regard to: 4.6 of IAF MD 1 definition of "performing very similar processes/activities." Note: for multi site orgs.
Our registrar is stating that we have different subgroups because they are saying the sites are not "performing very similar processes/activities."
However, every element of the ISO standard is handled the same between the sites; they operate the same from things like training, facilities, management review, IA, excursion management, IT, databases, etc. The difference is the individual steps in between. One site has a cut process while the other does not. They may measure different product characteristics.
What this in turn causes is that we have to have TWO separate 5 day audits in each location - for a total of 10 days; as opposed to considering them part of the multi site.
I asked who/what determines "very similar processes/activities." In our scenario: the physical process/activity is different; but everything else is the same.
Comments?
I am seeking some benchmarking info based on experience or your interpretation.
It is in regard to: 4.6 of IAF MD 1 definition of "performing very similar processes/activities." Note: for multi site orgs.
Our registrar is stating that we have different subgroups because they are saying the sites are not "performing very similar processes/activities."
However, every element of the ISO standard is handled the same between the sites; they operate the same from things like training, facilities, management review, IA, excursion management, IT, databases, etc. The difference is the individual steps in between. One site has a cut process while the other does not. They may measure different product characteristics.
What this in turn causes is that we have to have TWO separate 5 day audits in each location - for a total of 10 days; as opposed to considering them part of the multi site.
I asked who/what determines "very similar processes/activities." In our scenario: the physical process/activity is different; but everything else is the same.
Comments?