Guberman-PMC Operators Ruled in Contempt of Court in Federal Oxebridge Defamation Case
Daryl Guberman and Don LaBelle were declared in contempt of court in a Federal civil suit, and now face fines and arrest.
Oxebridge Seeking Pilot Clients for Implementation of ISO 17034 Reference Material Production
Oxebridge has launched a pilot program for ISO 17034 implementation, and is inviting reference material producers to join.
IAF Regional Body Refuses to Take Action on Quality Austria Scandal
The EA claims the accreditation body Akkreditierung Austria has not had sufficient time to merely acknowledge a complaint submitted to it months ago.
Quality Austria’s Woes Worsen as Akkreditierung Austria Now Faces Investigation
Refusals by the Austrian accreditation body to acknowledge a complaint now put it at the center of an ISO 9001 scandal investigation.
ISO 27001 Consulting Firm Synoptek Hit With Ransomware
The IT security firm Synoptek claims expertise in ISO 27001, but was subjected to a ransomware attack.
Members Petition ASQ to “Reverse Harm” Caused by Draconian Policies, Financial Mismanagement
Members are circulating a petition to correct damage done by years of harsh policies and financial mismanagement.
RMC Refuses to Take Up Official Complaint Re: Auditor Falsifying Aerospace Credentials
The Registration Management Committee is refusing to take up a complaint filed with it against Probitas, the AS9100 auditor certification body.
Complaint Against ANAB, NQA Finally Acknowledged by Regional Accreditation Group
The regional accreditation body IAAC will take up a complaint regarding ANAB’s decision to allow NQA representative to threaten a company for hiring Oxebridge.
Complaint Escalated Against Quality Austria, Cites Violations of Eighteen ISO 17021 Accreditation Rules
A complaint against Quality Austria has been escalated to its accreditation body Akkreditierung Austria, citing violations of 18 different ISO 17021 clauses.
Source of Boeing Defective Wing Slats Revealed, Holds AS9100 from Bureau Veritas
Southwest United Industries has been identified by the FAA as responsible for defective Boeing 737 slat tracks, yet holds AS9100 certification from Bureau Veritas.
Another Prominent Voice Weighs in on ASQ’s Mounting Problems
Dr. James Kline raises some additional issues plaguing the American Society for Quality.
Here Are The Problems That Oxebridge’s “Q001” Standard Solves
How Oxebridge’s new Q001 standard improves upon ISO 9001, and shows that making standards right isn’t rocket science.
Oxebridge Just Fixed ISO 9001 …. You’re Welcome
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris just released a “remix” of ISO 9001, in the form of the open-source standard, Oxebridge Q001.
The Troll That Made No Sense
For years I was trolled online by someone at Kimberly-Clark, but his reasons didn’t make sense… until now.
Six Weeks in the Life of Oxebridge – Peru Edition
What happens when Oxebridge’s Chris Paris is back in Peru, working remotely. Also, Christmas!
QSE Academy Stole Oxebridge Template Kits, Markets Services Using Stolen Identity
The consulting firm stole the free Oxebridge template kit and is reselling it for nearly $300, while using stolen photos to represent its staff.
Annex L is Toxic to Industry – Here’s Why
A summary of the concerns regarding ISO’s mandatory “Annex L” text for standards.
Article on ISO 9001 in Baltimore Post-Examiner Was A Paid Press Release
An article on ISO 9001 was literally “fake news.”
How Accreditation Bodies Could Stop One Illegal CB Practice Overnight
Auditors falsifying actual audit duration is theft, and could easily by shut down by Accreditation Bodies.
New Standard on Brand Evaluation Represents More Advice ISO Isn’t Using
ISO has published ISO 20671 on “Brand Evaluation,” and it represents everything that ISO doesn’t do for its own brand.
Oxebridge Launches “The Auditor” Comic Strip
Oxebridge has launched “The Auditor,” a semi-regular comic strip about the wonderful world of ISO 9001 auditing.
Inputs & Outputs: Using Sex to Explain ISO 9001’s Process Approach
Clarifying the confusion over ISO 9001’s “processes” vs “procedures” using sex as a metaphor.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part V
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
Oxebridge to Shut Down, Apologizes to Elsmar, ASQ, Trolls
After a 19-year battle with internet trolls, Oxebridge throws in the towel and closes shop.
Quality Magazine Gave Award to ASQ Based On Criteria That Doesn’t Apparently Exist
BNP Media gave ASQ a curious award based on criteria which apparently doesn’t exist; good thing, since ASQ met none of them.
Let’s Take A Break and Talk Wine For A Minute
Oxebridge takes a break from the dull ISO world to announce its sister website, Winepisser, has announced its 2018 Best Wine award winner. Also the Worst Wine.
ANAB’s New Org Structure Goes Flat, But Like REALLY Flat
ANAB’s new organizational structure is a flat sea of Vice Presidents, ensuring the organization’s ability to manage is crippled.
ISO’s “Brand Integrity” Goal is a 1980 Softcore Incest Porn Movie
In the Azores, the ISO 9001 Brand Integrity met and things got icky.
CQI Awarded the Guy Who Invented Risk-Based Thinking, Plus China and (Ahem) Amway
Britain’s CQI gave awards to the guy who invented risk-based thinking, while throwing a bone to China and — inexplicably — Amway.
Happy Halloween, IAQG Has Dozens of “Ghost Auditors” Roaming the Planet
Analyzing the total auditor figures in the IAQG OASIS database reveals a horde of undead zombie auditors roaming the world, just in time for Halloween. Boo!
Here Are The Problems That Oxebridge’s “Q001” Standard Solves
How Oxebridge’s new Q001 standard improves upon ISO 9001, and shows that making standards right isn’t rocket science.
Oxebridge Just Fixed ISO 9001 …. You’re Welcome
Oxebridge founder Christopher Paris just released a “remix” of ISO 9001, in the form of the open-source standard, Oxebridge Q001.
Psst… Let’s Talk About Your Expectations for ISO 9001 Consulting Costs
Some business owners have dramatically unrealistic expectations on how much ISO 9001 consulting costs, so let’s work this out.
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 8: Clause 8.4 on Purchasing
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.4 on “Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 7: Clause 8.3 on Design & Development
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.3 on “Design & Development of Products & Services”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 6: Clause 8.2 on Requirements for Products & Services
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.2 on “Requirements for Products & Services”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 5: Clause 8.1 on Operational Planning
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 8.1 on “Operational Planning and Control”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 4: Clause 7 on Support
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 7 “Support”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 3: Clause 6 on Planning
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 6 “Resources”
Benefits of ISO 9001, Part 2: Clause 5 on Leadership
Extracting tangible benefits from ISO 9001’s Clause 5 on “Leadership”