Transitioning your QMS to ISO 9001:2015
The 5th edition of the ISO 9001 international standard was released in September of 2015. The standard outlines the new requirements for quality management systems. It was developed toaddress the following:
- Enabling organizations to align their operations to increasingly complex business environments;
- Integrating organizational management into a unified approach;
- Enhancing organizational abilities to consistently satisfy customer needs;
- Integrating easily with other management systems.
What we can offer you—QMS Transition to ISO 9001:2015
BDO has identified a 4 STEP framework to help you transition your Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001:2015 from the 2008 standard:
Plan: Identifying the Gap
BDO will execute a thorough review and analysis of your current QMS documentation:
- Identifying individual process gaps and areas in need of enhancements and/or changes;
- Developing the implementation timetable and resource plan.
Do: Implementing the New Requirements
BDO will support your quality leader(s) to develop and implement new and enhanced quality management practices:
- Enhancing and aligning current QMS processes to new standard requirements;
- Developing and documenting new QMS processes;
- Implementing the new and enhanced processes.
Check: Leading the Internal Audit
BDO will lead your Internal Auditor(s) in conducting a full-system audit:
- Developing the internal audit plan with your internal auditor(s);
- Completing the internal audit of the QMS and reporting findings to the management;
- Supporting internal auditor(s) in developing corrective actions and closing the audit.
Act: Achieving Certification
BDO will support your quality leader(s) throughout the QMS registration process:
- Communicating and scheduling the certification audit date with the Registrar;
- Supporting your quality leader(s) in resolving system non-conformities.
New to ISO?
Developing and Certifying your QMS to ISO 9001:2015
BDO will lead your organization throughout the journey of developing, implementing and achieving certification of your Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 9001 is the world's most widely recognized quality management standard. It outlines the organizational conduct needed to achieve and benchmark consistent service and performance.
An ISO 9001 certified QMS will help your organization continually monitor and manage quality, whether you operate a single site or a global business. A high-performance QMS will provide:
- Healthy Bottom Line—Improving overall business performance;
- Repeat Business—Consistently meeting customer expectations;
- Winning New Business—Differentiating your organization;
- Sustainable Development—Growing at pace with your customers.
About BDO
BDO is one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in Canada with over 100 years of experience providing value-added assurance, accounting,taxation and advisory services to a broad range of clients. With a national team of more than 3,000 partners and professionals, we build strong relationships with businesses and communities from Vancouver to St. John's.
What we can offer you—QMS Certification to ISO 9001:2015
BDO has identified a 4 STEP framework to help you achieve certification of your Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO 9001:2015:
Plan: Understanding Needs and Addressing Opportunities
BDO will execute a thorough mapping, review and analysis of your current business processes:
- Identifying individual process gaps and areas in need of enhancements and/or changes;
- Working with your management to develop new and enhanced processes and quality policies;
- Developing the implementation timetable and resource plan.
Do: Developing and Implementing the QMS
BDO will support your quality leader(s) to develop and implement the new standard requirements:
- Enhancing and aligning current QMS processes to new standard requirements;
- Developing and documenting new QMS processes;
- Implementing the new and enhanced processes.
Check: Leading the Internal Audit
BDO will lead your Internal Auditor(s) in conducting a full-system audit:
- Developing the internal audit plan with your internal auditor(s);
- Completing the internal audit of the QMS and reporting findings to the management;
- Supporting internal auditor(s) in developing corrective actions and closing the audit.
Act: Achieving Certification
BDO will support your quality leader(s) through the QMS registration process:
- Selecting the Registrar, and communicating and scheduling the certification audit date;
- Supporting your quality leader(s) in resolving system non-conformities.