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Top Mistakes with Management Systems
instilling the emphasis on corrective and
preventive action. This helps to reduce
nonconformance through prevention, as opposed
to correction.
9. Not understanding or interpreting your
standard. Books like the one you are reading
now are a great resource, along with credible
sources on the worldwide web. Utilize a
consultant, look for user groups and training, or
become a member of industry associations like
the American Society for Quality (ASQ) to
network and learn.
10. Assuming audit costs outweigh audit value.
Becoming certified to a standard can add value to
your business that offsets the cost. You must
identify value by good financial tracking models
that prove cost savings:
Look at internal and external audits to find
areas for improvements and trends.
Define a clear relationship to your processes
with the standards to help ensure proper
business practices.
Identify potential resource sharing with other
certified companies like a combined training
course.
Research state and federal government
resources for grant money (usually for
training).
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