Quality Management - The Benefits of an Effective ISO 9000 Quality Management System While some folks will say that an ISO QMS brings unnecessary bureaucracy to an organization; those who have implemented effective systems for their business will instead talk about the benefits. We are firm believers that a QMS (or EMS, or RCMS) should be based on YOUR needs and should benefit YOUR business as opposed to implementing a system "to meet the...more
Many athletes have developed the condition known as chondrolysis after routine surgical procedures. This has puzzled many researchers, and led to a closer examination of the scientific literature. One interesting study is called, Chondrolysis after partial lateral meniscectomy in athletes by Pier Paolo Mariani, Raffaele Garofalo and Fabrizio Margheritini - Volume 16, Number 6 / June, 2008 - Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. Here...more
ISO Quality Manual and Management Systems - Costs and Benefits Some of these companies might view a quality system as a necessary evil, and a cost of doing business. For example, if you supply aircraft hardware to companies such as Boeing, Northrop, or General Electric, having an ISO9001:2000 or even AS9100 may be a requirement of doing business. Some company owners can't see the benefits of a quality system other than being able to sell to such a large and important customer.Of course, it does cost money to implement and maintain your ISO9001:2000 quality system. There are costs of having your people, or outside consultants, write your quality manual, procedures, forms, etc. Depending on the size and type of company, this can run into many thousands of dollars before you even get certified.Then there's the annual audit. Again, depending on your company's size and type of business, this can also run into thousands of dollars. Auditors and registrars aren't cheap. It is common to get billed for auditors' travel expenses as well. Your initial registration audit will usually be the most time consuming, and the most expensive. Surveillance audits that follow are typically much...more
ISO 9001:2000 - Management Review Q&A As a result, I've decided to put together a simple Question and Answer (Q&A) session, based on the questions I'm most frequently asked:Q1: Is a Management Review a formal meeting?A1: A management review is appropriately named, as it's an opportunity for top management of an organization to review the...more
ISO 9001 Quality Management - Corporate Manual To develop a manual for a company with numerous facilities, organizations take two routes. Some companies create site-specific manuals either as copies of the corporate manual or site-specific manuals that are different from the corporate manual.In the first case when a site-specific manual is...more
If you've recently moved or your medical insurance has changed, you might be finding it difficult to find a doctor or medical practice that takes your insurance and treats you the way you want to be treated. It's important to make educated decisions when it comes to choosing your healthcare. You need to make sure your doctors and physical therapists are properly educated and that their patient care fits you. A physiatrist is a doctor that specializes in pain management. They usually take a non-surgical approach, and they are commonly associated with spinal and sports injuries. They work to ensure that their patients have rehabilitated from physical injuries. Physiatrists must study Pre-med at a college, and if they receive good grades, they will be accepted into a medical school. After passing the MCAT and studying for four years at a medical school, physiatrists will begin their residency. After approximately four years in a residency, physiatrists can choose to do a fellowship where they will further specialize in different types of medicine. A chiropractor takes a similar approach when it comes to education. There are less chiropractic schools than there are schools for...more
A Brief Explanation of Identity Management and ISO-IEC 27001 Certification We have truly arrived in the digital age and everything from the Internet to cash machines have used computers to enhance our lives. The only problem with all of the...more
Pay per click is a worthy investment if you are looking to get a good amount of exposure online in quick time. However the crucial aspect is selecting the right kind of provider for the service because you surely do not want your money wasted on the...more
Is it OK to Use a Debt Management Plan To Get Free of Debt? All through the "boom years" lending in the United kingdom escalated drastically with credit card use escalating a gigantic amount. A recent investigation has revealed that the...more
The Need Of Project Management Courses in the Rising Economy Copyright (c) 2010 John ReilingThe world today is being pressured for the continuing economical rise. Almost everything is getting more and more expensive as the years went by. Many...more
As long as you are able to develop proper time management skills, you will not find it difficult to manage yourself and your time in the most effective manner. Even if you, like so many others, believe that you already know how to make best use of...more
Recent years have seen successful executives increasingly realise that the best succession planning in business is a combination of external recruitment and growth of internal talent. In these times of economic downturn, making the most of what you...more