by Craig Cochran The term “nonconformity” inspires fear in many people. It shouldn’t. A nonconformity is simply an opportunity for the management system to improve. It should not be viewed as an indictment of any person or group, but rather as a factual statement that drives improvement. Before we get any further, it’s helpful to…
If you’re a management systems auditor, you’ve no doubt considered professional auditor certification at some point in your career. If you have decided against it, it’s likely due to perception of expense or complexity, or lack of a requirement to do so by the certification body you work for. If you’re thinking about becoming a…
In the auditing community, the terms “certificate” and “certification” are unfortunately often used interchangeably. There is a big difference between the two designations. One recognizes that you have completed a training course. The other recognizes you as a professional who has completed a series of knowledge, experience, and competence activities and has ongoing requirements to…
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) announced it has decided to adopt remote auditing for organizations/sites that are evidently and directly impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. IATF announced the news on its website on October 19, stating that IATF is “constantly reviewing the impact of the coronavirus on the IATF 16949 certification scheme and on the…
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