“Simply the best book on ISO 9001â€. No padding. No jargon. No waffle. If you need ISO 9001, this is the one for you.
This book provides a comprehensive guide to implementing the standard.
Many organisations benefit from ISO 9001. For many others, a customer requires it. But it isn’t easy to implement.
Doing it badly will hamstring your organisation and irritate your staff. Follow the instructions in this book, and your system will strengthen your business, make your products or services more consistent, and help you win more business.
“It’s written in plain language that I can understand.â€
Kit Sadgrove is a quality assessor who has helped many organizations through the quality minefield. He answers questions such as: -Is ISO 9001 right for my business? -Are all the terrible stories about ISO 9001 true? -How can I implement ISO 9001 without the bureaucracy? -What are the real costs of ISO 9001? -What is the simplest route to certification? -How can I create a marketing advantage from ISO 9001?
The book includes the following:
- Complete coverage: This book has everything you need to know, from ‘Do I really need ISO 9001?’ to ‘How do I do an audit?’ - Case studies: See how other companies have succeeded with ISO 9001. Or made a complete mess of it. - Comments from industry experts: Hear insiders’ views on how to implement ISO 9001. - Jargon buster: I reveal what those strange words really mean - Translation: I’ve included a translation of the Standard from ISO gibberish into plain English - How to pass your assessment and get your certificate. The book includes a 67-point checklist. When you can tick all the boxes, you’ll sail through the assessment. - Light relief: At times ISO 9001 makes your brain freeze. So we’ve lightened your pain by adding some interesting facts and amusing tales.
The author says: “Beware of out-of-date books. If it doesn’t say ‘2008’ on the cover, it’ll lead you astray, and you’ll waste time and money. And read Amazon reviews. Too many books are difficult to read.â€
The new edition features the following improvements:
- Improved layout for Kindle - Better layout of tables - Advice on software for ISO 9001 (Make life easier for yourself!) - Free complete ISO 9001 Manual, - Get access to a FREE downloadable Manual in Microsoft Word - just add your company name.