Latest News & Opinion on the ISO Certification Scheme
The (Scandal-Free) Revised Oxebridge Quality Promise
With all the scandals and misbehavior plaguing our profession. I think it’s time for Oxebridge to show the world how it’s done and update our Quality Promise for a new generation of ISO users and professionals.
It’s Time to Dump the Quality Policy
Ancient. Ineffective. Costly. These are the reasons ISO needs to drop the Quality Policy requirement entirely. Every aspect of it is already addressed elsewhere in the standard, in much better ways. It’s time to bring the ISO 9001 standard into the 21st century.
Want to See Oxebridge’s Comments on the DIS of ISO 9001:2015?
Now you can save yourself an entire week of typing comments on ISO DIS 9001:2015, and just submit Oxebridge’s comments to TC 176 as your own. Yes, that’s as insane as it sounds. But easy!
Submit Comments on ISO 9001:2015 to ANSI — and Get a Free Copy of the DIS
ANSI is offering a free copy of the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO 9001:2015 to those willing to submit comments on the standard.
Oxebridge Offers Free ISO 9001:2015 Early Readiness Preparation Services
Oxebridge Quality Resources International is now offering free ISO 9001:2015 Early Readiness Preparation services for new Rapid ISO 9001 or Rapid AS9100 Implementation Clients.
Does the DIS of ISO 9001:2015 Meet its Original Intentions?
How does the latest version stack up against ISO’s original intentions for 9001:2015? Not so hot, it seems.
A Look at the Changes Between CD and DIS of ISO 9001:2015
Now that the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO 9001:2015 is out, we can see what changes were made by TC 176 between it and the previous Committee Draft (CD) version.
M3 Development Council Site Down (UPDATED)
The M3 Development Council website at www.emthreedev.org is currently down due to a dedicated denial of service (DDOS) attack launched from the Russian Federation. The attack does not appear to have been conducted by any specific individual, but rather by an automated...
ISO 9001 Publisher’s “Pulitzer” in Question
Former publisher of Quality System Update and Quality Digest contributing editor Paul Scicchitano’s claims of having been “nominated for a Pulitzer” appear to be unfounded, according to research done by Oxebridge.
Source: Siemens Attempted TC 176 Vote Rigging During ISO 9001:2000 Development
A source with first hand knowledge of the development of the 2000 edition of ISO 9001 revealed to Oxebridge that Siemens attempted to influence the development of that standard by stuffing “comments” with its own views, in order to affect voting.
My Dinner With Andre, But It Wasn’t Dinner, It Was an Airplane, and It Wasn’t Andre, It was Gary Cort
Oxebridge founder and ISO critic Christopher Paris shares a 6 hour plane with Dr. Gary Cort, former Chair of TC 176.
What’s With that Wonky Watermark on ISO 9001’s DIS?
By now many of you have purchased the Draft International Standard version of ISO 9001:2015, and noticed it has come festooned with a strange watermark on every page, reading “interim working draft.” This has caused a lot of confusion, as this mark has never appeared on a DIS before.
Site Glitch: Newsletter Signup Form Fixed
The signup form for The Oxebridge Report has been fixed. If you attempted to sign up in the past few weeks and received an error, or did not get a confirmation email, please try to enter your data again. We apologize for the inconvenience.
DIS of ISO 9001 Introduces ISO’s 40th Definition of “Risk”
UPDATE 1: I was wrong to say the definition in ISO/DIS 9001:2015 was only the fifth definition of risk within ISO standards. It's the FORTIETH. This article has been updated accordingly. -- CP UPDATE 2: I have added a link to an Excel sheet that includes all the...
Oxebridge Presentation on ISO 9001:2015 — Quick Takeaway from Audience Responses
A review of audience member feedback on two presentations regarding ISO 9001:2015.
This is What Accredited ISO 31000 Risk Training Looks Like
An examination of the costs and differences between G31000’s unaccredited risk manager certification, and that of the ANSI-accredited Professional Evaluation and Certification Board.
G31000 Charges Keynote Speakers $10,000, Instead of Paying Them
The risk management group G31000 is charging speakers $10,000 to present, rather than paying them.
Correction Regarding AAQG Leadership
Recently we ran at least two articles that incorrectly identified Tim Lee of Boeing as the current chair of the AAQG Registration Management Committee. Mr Lee was replaced by Susie Neal of UTC over a year ago, and we didn't catch it. So apologies to all involved. The...
How Prevalent is the “Hypnosis Problem” in QMS Certification Bodies?
Here are some of the other ISO and AS auditors who are also NLP and hypnosis practitioners.
Official AAQG Auditor Training Event Included Coercive Hypnosis of Clients
AS9100 management body AAQG held an official training seminar on how to hypnotize AS9100 audit clients without their knowledge.
ISO 9001:2015 Changes At a Glance – Not So Significant?
The changes to ISO 9001:2015 are not so significant after all, as this simple visual reveals.
Oxebridge Updates Reporting Source Protection Policy
Oxebridge's Site Policies page has been updated to include protection of its anonymous news sources, in compliance with Florida's "Shield Law" protections. Oxebridge will vigorously defend the anonymity of its sources and appeal any court attempts to compel it to...
The Myth of the Integrated Management System
We are told companies are seeking integrated management systems, combining ISO 9001 with other standards like ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18000. Unfortunately, data proves it’s not true.
TC 176 Source: Processing Member Feedback Puts ISO 9001:2015 Publication “At Risk”
A source within ISO TC 176 has indicated that the final publication date for ISO 9001:2015 is at risk, and the publication date of the DIS (Draft International Standard) version is unlikely to happen in April, as originally scheduled by ISO.
Annex SL Not Adopted Via ISO Consensus, Reports Indicate
Information obtained by Oxebridge appears to indicate that the “High Level Structure” (HLS) requirements affecting all future ISO management system standards was not developed in accordance with consensus-driven, multi-stakeholder processes as touted by the organization.
Chris Paris to Present “Risky Business: Future of ISO 9001” at ASQ Huntsville May 13
Oxebridge founder and VP Operations Christopher Paris will be presenting "Risky Business: Surviving The Future of ISO 9001:2015" at the ASQ Section 1503 in Huntsville AL on May 13, 2014. This frank discussion dissects the upcoming ISO 9001:2015 edition of the...
LRQA Ban on Oxebridge Server Blocks Even Supportive Emails
The LRQA ban on any incoming email from the Oxebridge.com domain is ridiculous, and likely a serious violation of ISO 17021. They did it in response to a complaint submitted by Oxebridge, after it was learned that LRQA may have issued a “driveby” ISO 9001 certification to a company it new had been previously circulating counterfeit certificates under their name, illegally using the LRQA and UKAS logos.
Time for Rule Change: Allow ISO 9001 Certificate Marks on Products
There is a frustrating rule on the books that is crippling ISO 9001 adoption rates, and which serves no useful function whatsoever, and must be changed. This is the prohibition against using ISO 9001 certification marks on product, as defined in ISO 17021.
G31000 Discovered Harvesting LinkedIn Content, User Personal Information
The website for the G31000 Global Institute of Risk Management has been discovered to be harvesting content from its LinkedIn ISO 31000 discussion group, apparently without permission of LinkedIn and against its terms of service. Furthermore, the site is posting...
We Need An Independent, Critical Quality Press
The quality profession lacks an aspect that other professions have recognized as an important factor in ensuring their relevance and improvement: an independent critical press. Whether it's law, medicine or engineering, these professions publish journals, magazines or...
Dr. Who Game Perfectly Sums Up Risk Management Consultants’ Entire Business Model
This promo graphic for the new BBC board game RISK: THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH accidentally captured the entire spin-doctor tactics of risk managers currently infecting the contemporary dialog on business management.
G31000 Update: Partners Not Partners, Gluck Calls LinkedIn Investigation a “Federal Crime”
Despite having personally sent multiple requests to both Alex Dali and Allen Gluck for clarifications on key points both prior to and during the running of our coverage on their G31000 group, they refused to reply. Mr. Gluck actually "advised" Mr. Dali not to respond....
Watch Out for the Self-Declared “Pros”
I recently watched the online flameout of one of Quality Digest’s newest contributing writers, a self-immolation fueled by the gasoline of one guy’s narcissism, and the lit match of a publication desperate for free content.
Oxebridge Adds New Guide to Selecting a Registrar
Adding to its growing library of free guidance documents, Oxebridge has published a guide on registrar selection.
New Oxebridge Site Rolled Out
The new Oxebridge.com website has been officially rolled out this morning, with a new interface that is scalable for both widescreen desktop usage, and mobile device access. This marks the 10th version of the website since the company’s launch in 1999.
