Understanding ISO 9000
by Ron Kurtus (updated 16 March 2023)
The ISO 9000 standards provide guidelines for running a business in an effective manner, enhancing your return on investment. Some companies require their suppliers to have ISO 9000 registration or certification.
It is our philosophy that even if ISO 9000 is not required for your business, complying with the practices stated in the standards and especially using our Rationale ISO 9000 version will greatly improve your business operations and assure your company is run in a championship manner.
There is a need for people who can effectively implement ISO 9000 within a company. Your knowledge and skills in this area can help advance your career or improve your business.
The purpose of these free online lessons is to give you a start at improving your skills in applying the ISO 9000 standards to organizing your company's business operations. Note that this material is not so much about getting registered as it is about applying the standards to improve your business..
ISO 9000 Contents
Improving business
ISO 9000 Compliance versus Certification
Gaining ISO 9000 certification
Reasons to Seek ISO 9000 Certification
Sample Quality Manual
Sample Rationale Quality Policy Manual
4.0 Quality System Requirements
4.7 Purchaser Supplied Product
4.8 Product Identification and Traceability
4.11 Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment
4.12 Inspection and Test Status
4.13 Control of Nonconforming Product