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QMS Awareness Blog is all about Quality Concepts and ISO 9001:2015 QMS training handbooks and literature developed by Keshav Ram Singhal.
QMS Awareness Blog
2w ago
The Journey from Little ‘q’ Quality to Big ‘Q’ Quality
Quality is a fluid concept—difficult to define and hard to manage, largely because it is subjective. Every individual has their own perception of quality. Various authors have defined quality differently, leading to ongoing discussions about its meaning. Juran’s Quality Handbook provides two essential definitions of quality:
1. Quality means those features of products that meet customer needs and thereby provide customer satisfaction.
2. Quality means freedom from deficiencies—freedom ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
2w ago
World Standards Day 2024
World Standards Day (WSD) is celebrated globally on 14 October each year to recognize and honor the dedicated efforts of the professionals and experts who develop voluntary standards within organizations such as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
3w ago
Tips for Achieving Quality
Introduction
Achieving quality in an organization is not a one-time effort but a continual process that requires commitment at every level. A strong quality management approach enhances customer satisfaction, optimizes operational efficiency, and builds trust with stakeholders. The following tips outline essential steps to embed a quality culture into the DNA of your organization, ensuring sustainable success.
Tip 1: Define Clear Objectives and Quality Policy
Start by defining clear, SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Tim ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
3w ago
Quality is Our Goal
Always understand — Quality is our goal,
The customer comes first, we must uphold.
Leaders establish unity of purpose,
And people are the essence of achieving our goal.
Quality happens through people we trust,
All work is a process, ensuring results we must.
A process approach improves every stage,
Effectiveness, efficiency in every case.
Never-ending improvement is key to our growth,
Essential for progress and honoring our oath.
Data analysis guides decisions we take,
In relationship management, value we make.
Always understand — Quality is our goal,
In every ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
3w ago
05 – ISO/UNDP Guidelines for Sustainable Development Goals - ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024
In previous write-ups, we introduced readers to ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024, covering its purpose, an overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the importance of achieving these goals, a holistic approach to sustainable development, the foundational concept of the PDCA cycle, and the scope, normative references, terms, and definitions. The last write-up discussed the context of the organization. In this write-up, we will explore Clause 5, which provides guidelines on identifying and ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
1M ago
#04 – ISO/UNDP Guidelines for Sustainable Development Goals - ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024
In the previous write-ups, readers were introduced to the ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 document, covering its purpose, an overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the importance of achieving these goals, a holistic approach to sustainable development, the foundational concept of the PDCA cycle, as well as the scope, normative references, and terms and definitions related to the guidelines document. In this write-up, we will discuss the guidelines mentioned in Clause 4 of the docume ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
1M ago
A New Standard on Innovation Management
The human mind is dynamic, continuously generating new ideas that lead to innovative products and services. Innovation is the practical implementation of these ideas. It involves improving or replacing processes, products, or services. Innovation serves as a key motivator for organizations, driving new business models and enhanced manufacturing techniques. It brings previously unavailable products or services to the market, helping organizations maintain a competitive edge and unlock new opportunities. Innovation significantly elevates c ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
1M ago
03 – ISO/UNDP Guidelines for Sustainable Development Goals - ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024
In the previous write-ups, readers were introduced to the ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 document, covering its purpose, an overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the importance of achieving SDGs, and a holistic approach to sustainable development. In this write-up, we will explore the foundation concept of the PDCA cycle, as well as the scope, normative references, and terms and definitions related to the guidelines document.
Foundation Concept - PDCA Cycle
The ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 gui ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
1M ago
#02 – ISO/UNDP Guidelines for Sustainable Development Goals - ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024
In the previous write-up, readers were provided with an introduction to the ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 document. In this write-up, we will delve deeper into the document’s purpose and its practical implications.
Purpose of ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024
The purpose of the ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 document is to help organizations shift from SDG alignment to SDG action—from strategic thinking to real, impactful action—so that Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are placed at the core of busines ..read more
QMS Awareness Blog
1M ago
#01 – ISO/UNDP Guidelines for Sustainable Development Goals - ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024
In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This agenda provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for all people and the planet.
Central to this agenda are the seventeen United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which call for urgent action by all countries. However, it is evident that governments alone cannot achieve these goals. The SDGs require collaborative efforts between governments, citizen ..read more