Synopsis
All you need to know about ISO 9000 in a single volume
Reviews of the Previous Edition:
“… a must for anyone in the business of implementing or interpreting ISO 9001:2000 and, more importantly, looking to gain added value and enhanced organisational performance from it.” - Quality World
“..the definitive text on how to implement a quality management system 'the right way'....written in plain English ...a great read.” - Momentum
Since publication of the 4th edition in 2000, David Hoyle has collected the experiences of organizations, quality managers and auditors who have actually worked with the present version of the ISO 9000 standard. This hard-won experience is presented here in this leading guide to understanding and satisfying the requirements of ISO 9001:2000, and to applying the principles that underpin this internationally recognized family of standards for managing and communicating quality of service, products and processes.
• The best-selling ISO quality management handbook from one of the world’s leading experts on the ISO 9000 family of standards
• Fully updated with the latest experiences of successfully working with the standard from industry and the service sector, plus quality auditors
• Analyses each section, clause and requirement in detail, with practical implementation guidance
Whether establishing a quality management system for the first time, or upgrading an existing system, this handbook is ideal for students, practitioners, managers, instructors and auditors. It is supported by a wide range of solutions and illustrations, compliance and improvement questionnaires, tips for implementers, process flow charts and a glossary of terms that will be invaluable in any sector, industry, business or organization.
David Hoyle has over 30 years experience in quality management and is Director of Transition Support Ltd, UK. His refreshing approach to ISO 9000 enables organizations to develop a management system that truly achieves their goals.
Booknews
This second edition is updated to include the latest 1994 revisions to ISO 9000, for managers, designers, and auditors of quality systems. Covers basic concepts such as quality, grade, and class and managing quality system development, and offers line-by-line interpretation of ISO 9000 requirements pertaining to management responsibility, design control, purchasing, document data and control, process control, inspection and test equipment, and training. Includes lists of required procedures and related standards. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)