Here’s a fun exercise, which probably tells us absolutely nothing. Nevertheless, it’s interesting.
Running the requirements clauses (4 through 10) of ISO 9001:2015 through a Wordcloud generator, we get this nifty graphic which displays the prevalence of words in the standard:
If we throw in the entire standard — including introductory clauses and annexes, we get this:
Finally, if we create a word cloud out of ISO 9001’s genetic donor, Annex SL, we get this:
The experiment isn’t demonstrative of much, but it’s fun to look at anyway.
Christopher Paris is the founder and VP Operations of Oxebridge. He has over 35 years’ experience implementing ISO 9001 and AS9100 systems, and helps establish certification and accreditation bodies with the ISO 17000 series. He is a vocal advocate for the development and use of standards from the point of view of actual users. He is the writer and artist of THE AUDITOR comic strip, and is currently writing the DR. CUBA pulp novel series. Visit www.drcuba.world
