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Practical Implementation of “Risk Based Thinking” – Part 2
Part 2: Defining Risk and Opportunity (For Part 1, click here.) From the information you have derived from the COTO exercise, you now have a better understanding of the company, it's stakeholders, internal and external issues of concern, and other factors which will...
Now You Can Grab Individual Oxebridge Template Kit Files
We've added a new feature that allows you to download individual files from the Oxebridge Totally Free ISO 9001:2015 QMS Documentation Template Kit. This is useful is you've already downloaded the full ZIP, but maybe need to restore a single file, or if you just want...
Practical Implementation of “Risk Based Thinking” – Part 1
Chris Paris presents a practical way to implement the otherwise vague language of ISO 9001:2015’s “risk based thinking.” In Part 1 he discusses the need to address “context of the organization” (COTO) first.
Industry Reporting on ISO 9001:2015 Dominated by Certification Bodies
The industry trade journals are allowing ISO certification body sales reps to dominate the discussion on ISO 9001:2015, drowning out any other voices or critical debate.
Oxebridge Free Template Kit updated to Version 1.1
The Oxebridge ISO 9001:2015 Totally Free QMS Documentation Template Kit has undergone a minor update.
ANAB’s Appearance at SGS Event is Toxic to its Mission
As mentioned earlier, ANAB CEO John Knappenberger is heading to Orlando to give a speech at an event on ISO 9001 and risk hosted by one of its accredited certification bodies (CBs), SGS North America. My blog post yesterday was more snark than substance, and I have...
Former Felon Plotted to “Destroy” Oxebridge
In 2012, former convicted felon and Elsmar moderator Wes Bucey discussed how to “destroy” Oxebridge through the use of “bad publicity” and then engaged in years of defamation against Oxebridge in an apparent attempt to realize the threat.
How Much Do Other Consultants Charge for ISO Template Kits?
We take a quick look at what other consulting firms are charging for a product Oxebridge just released for free.
Oxebridge Launches FREE Template Kit for ISO 9001:2015 Documentation
Oxebridge Quality Resources has released a full set of ISO 9001:2015 template documents, including the well-received Oxebridge CAR System for corrective action management, at no cost.
Former Lockheed, AAQG Rep Says Stupidest Thing Ever, Accidentally Explains Why Airplanes Still Crash
Former IAQG rep says CB auditors should be able to look at Management Review, Internal Audits and certify a system, but only after grabbing a jelly donut.
TUV Threatens “Nonconformities” If You Don’t Adopt Their Approach to Risk-Based Thinking
At Quality Digest, TÜV SÜD auditor Randall D’Amico writes a piece entitled claiming the new 9001:2015 standard requires a “risk assessment process” and threatens clients with nonconformities if they disagree… even though the TUV position contradicts the actual language of 9001.
You Only Live Twice: AS9100 Standards Group Re-Rejects Paris
The SAE rejects Christopher Paris’ bid for AAQSC membership a 2nd time, because once wasn’t enough?
Following BSI Lead, ANSI Doubles Price on FDIS 9001:2015
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has raised the price for the FDIS version of ISO 9001:2015 from $88 to $179, apparently after BSI began selling the draft standard at a higher price. The move has raised questions within ISO circles as to whether this constitutes a form of price-fixing, pushed on the US and other nations by the UK.
Job Opening: PT Contract Statistician
Oxebridge is hiring a part time contract Statistician for a new service offering to be launched in the next few months.
Cruse Out, Dale Gordon in at ANAB’s Aerospace Program
Dale Gordon, a long time US representative on the IAQG and AAQG, has replaced Bob Cruse at ANAB as Aerospace Program Manager.
Forget FIFA, Investigate the IAF
With this week’s ruling by the IAF — through its cohort the EA — clearing UKAS despite overwhelming evidence of failure to enforce accreditation rules, it’s become evident to the world that the ISO 9001 certification scheme is meaningless.
IAF Clears UKAS in Response to Allegations of Gross Misconduct, Accreditation Violations
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has cleared the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) of all the allegations made against it by Oxebridge in a high-profile complaint filed in January. The Oxebridge complaint specifically alleged UKAS was in breach of its obligations under ISO 17011, as well as UK law, by failing to enforce accreditation rules on two of UKAS’ certification bodies, LRQA and BSI.
IAF Clears UKAS in Response to Allegations of Gross Misconduct, Accreditation Violations
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has cleared the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) of all the allegations made against it by Oxebridge in a high-profile complaint filed in January. The Oxebridge complaint specifically alleged UKAS was in breach of its obligations under ISO 17011, as well as UK law, by failing to enforce accreditation rules on two of UKAS’ certification bodies, LRQA and BSI.
File Shows Portugal and IQNet Duplicated Their Comments on DIS 9001
The official and final comments file on ISO DIS 9001:2015 shows that the comments entered by IQNet and the Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) of Portugal were identical, resulting in the comments having double the influence of any other member.
Site Outages Planned – 17 July 2015
The Oxebridge site is undergoing a security upgrade. The site may experience outages and 404 errors during this time. Please have patience.
Hey, Houston, Want to Meet Paris?
During the week of July 20, I'll be in Jack West's stomping grounds, The Woodlands TX, a stone's throw from Houston. Which is convenient, because I expect West to be throwing stones. Assuming his pitching arm isn't strong enough, I'll be available evenings for...
ISO 9001:2015 Requires a “Calm” and “Emotionally Protective” Workplace
The new ISO 9001:2015 standard will require companies to maintain a “calm” and “emotionally protective” work environment. What could go wrong?
REPOST: The Path Forward: The Final Step in Improving ISO 9001
[REPOST] The “long game” towards improving ISO 9001 was never going to end without a few struggles in the middle. Whenever an entrenched incumbent authority sees change coming, the reaction will not be a warm embrace, so history tell us.
Post-Hack, Some Site Errors Remain
For the next 48 hours, some site content may not be available as server permissions are temporarily tightened or restricted entirely, which may cripple some WordPress features, and the serving of some media content. This is planned, and all part of the actions being...
Oxebridge Site Hacked, Restored
At approximately 8 PM EST on July 13th, the Oxebridge.com site was temporarily hacked. Traffic was redirected to a simple HTML file inserted by the intruder, and removed by Oxebridge less than an hour later. Some pages are still directing to the injected page, which...
The Kneejerk Cynicism of ISO’s Incumbents
The ISO incumbents — certification bodies and standards committees — continue to block progress that would benefit them. Here’s their cynical explanation of the pro-user movement.
O-Forum Discussion Boards Soft-Opening
The O-Forum Discussion Boards are up, launched under a soft opening while the site is still in beta.
FDIS of ISO 9001:2015 Available to Buy, But Already Leaked
ISO has released the ISO FDIS 9001:2015 and it’s for sale from various standards bodies; however it’s also already been leaked online.
ASQ’s Strange, Factless Response to the Call for TAG Reform
The US TAG, through its ASQ functionary, responds to the call for reform with a form letter, and not much else.
Another EAGLE Offering Raises Questions About CB Conflicts of Interest
ISO registrar EAGLE Certification offers a discount to members of a local Chamber of Commerce, and no one else. Does this raise new questions about CB threats to impartiality?
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Registrar Reps Furious Over Recent Oxebridge Legal Advances [UPDATED]
Seems you really can’t teach old dogs new tricks. The usual suspects among the ISO 9001 certification community are going ballistic over the recent series of legal outcomes in response to years of defamation, registrar malpractice and conflicts of interest.
Oxebridge To Launch The O-Forum Discussion Boards
In the next few days, Oxebridge will be launching its new discussion forum feature, The O-Forum.
Jack West Cashes His Chips on ISO 9001:2015, As Expected
Not sure how I missed this, but back in February de facto US TAG leader Jack West, alongside his joined-at-the-hip pal Charles Cianfrani, did their usual bit and published a book on ISO 9001:2015 before it was even finalized.
CB Auditor Training for 9001:2015 Has Open Book Test, That Should Go Well
We’ve just discovered that the CB industry organization IAAR (Independent Association of Accredited Registrars) is giving a self-paced online training course for CB auditors on the new ISO 9001:2015 standard that, one attendee reported, takes about three hours to complete. If only a few hours of training isn’t enough to convince you the CBs are preparing to unleash a horde of ignorant, unqualified idiots on the playing field, then consider this: the final exam is open book.
Next Generation Aerospace Standards Coming from IAQG
The IAQG has published an outline of its coming aerospace standards, including both revised editions of current standards, and standards covering entirely new topics, such as FOD and aerospace PPAP.
