Understanding Section 4.4

By Jared Clark | February 28, 2019

The Quality Management System and its Processes Hi, my name is Jared Clark. I am the principal ISO consultant with the Evata Consulting Group. This is an education video on Section 4.4 of ISO 9001 “The QMS and its processes” The purpose of this video is to give you an understanding what Section 4.4 requires.…

Understanding Section 4.3

By Jared Clark | February 28, 2019

Determining the scope of the quality management system This is an educational article on Section 4.3 of ISO 9001, entitled “Determining the scope of the quality management system.” The purpose of this article is to give you an understanding what Section 4.3 requires. This article is intended for: Those responsible for compliance to section 4.3.…

Understanding Section 4.1

By Jared Clark | February 21, 2019

Understanding the organization and its context ISO Requirements vs. Internal Requirements Sections 4.1, 4.2 and 6.1 are often called the Strategic Planning Sections. However, you could also call these sections the “Internal Requirements Sections”.  We often speak of “ISO” requirements, but not often do we speak of “internal requirements.” Remember that ISO 9001 provides a…

Understanding Section 4.2

By Jared Clark | February 16, 2019

Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties This is an educational article on Section 4.2 of ISO 9001. Section 4.2 is the second section of what I call “the Strategic Planning sections,” which also includes sections 4.1 and 6.1. This article covers only section 4.2 – “Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties.”…

Introduction to the ISO 9001 Standard

By Jared Clark | September 2, 2018

Hi, my name is Jared Clark. I am the principal ISO consultant with the Evata Consulting Group. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the ISO 9001 standard and the philosophy and principles behind it. This articles may be used by your entire organization, as everyone will need to understand these principles…