ISO 30301:2019 – Management Systems For Records (MSR) Requirements
The human capacity for memory is a beautiful thing, but records are a matter of practicality. The human brain consists of about one billion neurons,…
Avionics Process Management Standard – Preparing and Maintaining an Electronic Components Management Plan (ECMP)
When successful, process management enables an organization’s processes to be optimized in design. For avionics—all the electronic devices and systems that perform individualized functions on…
Common Deployment Mistakes to Avoid in a Six Sigma Project
An organization chooses to implement Six Sigma to effectively manage its available resources and time. Reducing material wastage, a company can produce more output with…
ISO 55002:2018 – Asset Management Guidelines For the Application of ISO 55001
A newly-revised international standard, ISO 55002:2018 – Asset Management – Management Systems – Guidelines For The Application Of ISO 55001, is closely intertwined with another…
ASTM D3951-18: Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
When everything goes right, a consumer might never think about the packaging. It can be recycled, thrown into the garbage, and tossed to the side…
Changes to ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 – Service Management System (SMS) Requirements
They say the customer is always right. Those who have dealt with some frustrated purchasers may disagree. Nonetheless, the benefits of successful customer service cannot…
IEEE 1012-2016: Verification and Validation (V&V)
Salt and pepper, Batman and Robin, and verification and validation (V&V) have more in common than one might think. For instance, all three of these…
Why ISO 50001:2018 Can be Implemented with ISO 9001 and Other Management System Standards
You can implement ISO 50001:2018 with other management system standards. Changes to the revision have made this easier. ISO 50001:2018 – Energy management systems –…
Customer Satisfaction Standards (ISO 10000 Quality Management)
Quality is often relative. Truthfully, the global presence of quality management standards like ISO 9001 helps provide a more objective approach to an organization’s quality…