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Articles & Editorials

Our articles, interviews and case studies explore a number of popular ISO 9001 topics. Some articles answer questions posed by Council members, others are inspired by the feedback we receive. All original research is our own.

August 2023

Staff training is crucial when implementing ISO 9001 and something which external auditors will expect to see evidence of. So what's the best solution for your organization?.

August 2022

Everyone enjoys a good video, and there's a fair few out there that explore the ISO 9001 Quality Managament Standard. We decided to review some of them. Check out our findings.

September 2021

New to ISO 9001? Complete beginner? If so, check out our self-assessment test. It's not serious and only takes a few minutes, but it may help you determine how far you've come and how much more you need to learn.

August 2021

Remote ISO 9001 certification audits were on everyone's radar in 2020 and it looks like they're here to stay. But what are they, how do they work, and are they right for your company? We take a detailed look.

June 2020

The 9001 Council gives objective, practical guidelines on how you can find the best, most useful and praxis-oriented resources and support for your ISO implementation.

January 2020

How effective are ISO 9001 consultants for small and medium-sized companies, and what impact do they have on the company's Quality Management System?

February 2019

Professor Henk J. de Vries, a recognized expert in the field of ISO 9001, answers our questions about ISO Quality Management Systems.

January 2019

ISO 9001 documentation templates can add a great deal of value. Should you use them? We give practical advice on selecting and using pre-written templates to create your ISO 9001 documentation.

September 2018

An in-depth analysis of the benefits of ISO 9001 certification based on real-world case studies and statistical data.

April 2018

We explain how a Quality Management System can generate continuous improvement in quality, customer satisfaction and efficiency.

February 2018

A QMS, or Quality Management System, is a suite of business processes designed to generate continuous improvement in quality, customer satisfaction and efficiency.

October 2017

An ISO 9001 quality management system isn't a static entity. In this article we provide information and advice about continual improvement and how to maintain ISO 9001 certification.

March 2017

ISO 9001:2015 is the latest version of the ISO 9001 standard. We explain what has changed and how it will impact you.

January 2017

This easy-to-understand summary of all ISO 9001:2015 requirements gives management a good understanding of ISO 9001. The 9001 Council also explains the pros and cons of ISO 9001 certification.

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