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ISO 19011: 2018 Published
ISO has released ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems, the latest version of the standard designed to provide minimum requirements for first-, second- and third-party audits. The new standard can be purchased directly from ISO (here) for $159....
Oxebridge Site Restored – Outage Being Investigated
The Oxebridge website suffered a half-day outage, the cause of which is being investigated.
Former TAG 176 Chair Jarvis May Have Lied Regarding Role in Anti-Oxebridge Defamation Campaign, ASQ Event Ban
Former TAG 176 Chair Alka Jarvis may have lied when she indicated she was “not involved” in the defamation campaign against Oxebridge.
Texas Plant Where Explosion Injured 22 People Had ISO 9001, 14001 Certificates
The Pasadena TX plant where an explosion injured 22 workers held ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates from DNV-GL
ASQ Did Not Report 2010 Fundraising on Official Tax Filings
ASQ conducted fundraising in 2010, but then did not report fundraising revenue on its subsequent official tax returns.
ASQ Board Demands Local Sections Surrender Funds to HQ Control
A mandate from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) executive headquarters directs all ASQ Sections to transfer “excess account funds” to a single account under the control of the Milwaukee HQ.
As TAG’s Jarvis Denies Guberman Collusion, Palmes Becomes Increasingly Isolated
Former TAG Chair Alka Jarvis has written to indicate she is not involved with the defamation campaign launched against Oxebridge, leaving current Chair Paul Palmes increasingly isolated.
Surviving AS9100 Book Will Include Sections on AS9110, AS9120
Chris Paris announces that his new book Surviving AS9100 will contain sections on the additional standards AS9110 and AS9120.
Wait, What? You Can Pre-Order Paris’ New Book, Surviving AS9100 Rev D?
Oxebridge announces that it is now taking pre-orders for Christopher Paris’ next book, SURVIVING AS9100 REV. D, expected to be published in September 2018.
All In the Family: Likely New ANAB President is Son of Its Own Client
ANAB’s Acting President, and likely replacement for retired John Knappenberger, is the son of the president of ANAB’s accreditation client, EAGLE Certifications.
Opinion
Fake 9001 Council Slams Oxebridge Template Kit, Links to US TAG 176 Related Website With Fake Staff
A website claiming to be an independent reviewer of ISO 9001 templates is apparently a front for another company selling consulting services by US TAG to TC 176 leaders.
OP-ED: Astronaunts for First SpaceX Dragon Crew Announced, and I’m Worried
SpaceX announced the eight astronauts that will ride in Crew Dragon, and Oxebridge’s founder is worried.
20 Strategies for Writing Procedures in Plain Language
I urge those who are tasked with writing ISO 9001 procedures or quality system documentation to read this excellent article by Mark Nichol of Daily Writing Tips.
Which Brave ASQ Section Wants to Book “Three Steps ASQ Must Take To Become A Member-Focused Organization?”
Oxebridge is challenging any ASQ Section to host his discussion on “Three Steps ASQ Must Take To Become A Member-Focused Organization.”
ISO’s Orwellian Definition of “Consensus” Should Scare the Pants Off of You
The inside story of how ISO mutated the definition of the word “consensus” so that it actually means the opposite of the common meaning, in order to ensure it can publish standards without the informed consent of Member Nations
IAF Releases Updated Rules on Virtual, Remote Auditing
The IAF has updated its “mandatory” rules for remote auditing.
Sheronda Ascendant: Telecom Industry Holds Special Influence Over TAG 176 Voting
Sheronda Jeffries is allowing her telecommunications contacts to vote on US TAG 176 matters, even as other industry groups don’t have such levels of access.
White Paper: The Negative Impact of Annex SL
A former ASQ author has self-published a white paper on the failings of Annex SL, and its negative impact on standards like ISO 9001 and 14001.
ASQ Forum Shows Dramatic Insight Into Financial “Centralization” Controversy
A surprising discussion posted on ASQs Discussion Forum shows member intrigue and controversy over the group’s plan to forcibly demand all ASQ Sections surrender their funds to the HQ for centralized disbursement.
WTO Admits It Can’t Investigate ISO for World Trade Violations
The WTO admits it doesn’t have the procedures in place to investigate ISO for violations of the TBT Agreement, despite major portions of that text including rules intended for ISO.
Guidance Documents
The Only Acceptable Way to Write an Audit “Opportunity for Improvement”
Most ISO 9001 and AS9100 auditors hide their consulting under “opportunities for improvement,” and thus violate the accreditation rules. This article describes how to write an OFI without crossing the line into consulting.
Oxebridge ISO 9001 Template Kit Version 1.10 Released!
Oxebridge has released version 1.10 “The Awesome Audit Update” of the Oxebridge free QMS template kit.
Your Lowest Cost Options for ISO 9001 or AS9100 Implementation
The range of costs for ISO 9001 or AS9100 implementation is vast, depending on the level of service you want. For tiny companies, this can be intimidating; Oxebridge breaks down the costs of each level of consulting available.
How To Ensure Your Registrar Uses the Right Industry Codes, and Why It’s Important
ISO 9001 and other registrars are required to assign the right SIC, NACE and IAF codes relative to your scope of business, to ensure the right auditors are assigned to your contract; here’s how to check if they’ve done it right.
Implementing the ISO 9001:2015 “Process Approach”
Since it was first made part of ISO 9001 in the year 2000, the “process approach” has confused readers; this comprehensive article aims to decipher the process approach requirements of the latest standard, ISO 9001:2015.
COTO Interruptus: The Missing ISO 9001 Clause on Strategic Direction
An excerpted chapter from Surviving ISO 9001:2015, regarding the need to develop a “strategic direction” despite ISO 9001 lacking a firm requirement to do so.
Great Third-Party Sources of Info to Support the Trickier AS9100 Clauses
These third-party websites may offer some help in supporting your approaches related to AS9100 Rev D’s trickier clauses.
Free ISO 9001 Template Kit Updated to v. 1.9: Includes New Training Presentation
Oxebridge has updated its free ISO 9001:2015 QMS Template Kit, which now includes improved audit and CAR logs, and a 60-slide training slide deck for employees.
Updated AS9100 Template Kit version 1.1: The “Awesome Audit Log Update”
Oxebridge’s free AS9100 template kit has been updated to version 1.1.
Everything We Thought We Knew About ITAR Is Wrong
Companies are ignoring, dismissing or underestimating the impact of ITAR’s latest flowdown push; the risks of failing to implement ITAR properly include jail for those involved, so it’s worth getting educated, fast.
Humor & Everything Else
Which Brave ASQ Section Wants to Book “Three Steps ASQ Must Take To Become A Member-Focused Organization?”
Oxebridge is challenging any ASQ Section to host his discussion on “Three Steps ASQ Must Take To Become A Member-Focused Organization.”
Nominate Oxebridge’s Chris Paris For “Crosby Medal” Just To Piss Off ASQ
ASQ is seeking nominations for the Crosby Award, and Oxebridge’s Chris Paris wants you to nominate him.
Deadpool’s Sidekick Is Trolling LinkedIn, and It’s Hilarious
Deadpool sidekick “Peter W” is posting on LinkedIn, and the idiots on that network don’t know they’re getting trolled.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part IV
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
Watching Daryl Guberman Debate IAQG’s Buddy Cressionnie is Comedy Gold
Cage match! Certificate mill operator Daryl Guberman battled IAQG genius Buddy Cressionnie, and neither man came out smarter than when they went in.
Put Any Image on the Cover of Quality Progress With ASQ’s “QP Yourself” Campaign
ASQ came up with a campaign where anyone can add any photo to the cover of Quality Progress. What could go wrong? Oxebridge shows you exactly what.
Looking Back at Some of Oxebridge’s Humor Graphics – Part III
Another look at Oxebridge’s sometimes-hilarious editorial graphics.
Read The Most Hilarious Management Junk-Jargon Post Ever
A risk management guy likes boardroom jargon. So much so, it becomes unintentionally hilarious.
ISO 9000 World Conference Includes Same Consultants Who Called Risk-Based Thinking “Biggest Boon”
This year’s ISO 9000 World Conference features not so much of the rest of the world, and the usual consultant suspects ready for you to reward them for their selfishness.
Join the Official Oxebridge ISO 9000 Slack Channel
Oxebridge has launched an official ISO 9000 Slack group.
