ISO 9000 Certification & ISO/TS 16949

Introduction to using Statistical Process Control

The ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 Standards are a group of internationally recognized quality system standards that form the basis for a well-managed quality process. Even though these standards have only been around since 1987 (1999 for ISO/TS 16949), they have a long history of development and owe a good bit of their history to government and defense requirements such as Mil-Q-9858 and BS 5750.

Those that understand the true meaning of the requirements readily testify to the fact that the standards form the basis for a well-run, efficient and highly integrated company. They are seen as an effective way to manage the entire business, not just the quality department. There is constant reference to issues like interrelationships, cross functional data transmittal, teamwork and management review. These standards are, in the writer's opinion, the best system requirements to be developed in modern times.

Abstract Introduction Basic Requirements of the ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 standards Statistical Process Control in the United States Common Mistakes Observed in SPC What does a Registrar look for when reviewing SPC? Conclusions on using SPC

What are the benefits of ISO 9001? What is the difference between ISO 9001 and ISO 9001:2000? What is the process for ISO 9001 certification? Why choose SQA for your ISO 9001 certification?

Linking ISO 9001:2000 requirements to Product/Service Quality ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 - Management Sins Relative to Statistical Process Control