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In this edition of the SQA Newsletter, we take a
closer look at the environment and its role in
quality management systems.
Sincerely,
John Sedlak
Vice President, COO
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Global Warming – What can be done?
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One of the front page headlines in the Monday,
June 13, 2005 edition of USA Today read: “The
debate’s over: Globe is warming.” The sub-title
paragraph declared: “Politicians, corporations and
religious groups differ mainly on how to fix the
problem.”
While there will always be hold-outs, fewer and
fewer knowledgeable people are denying that global
warming is a reality resulting from an increase in
the amount of greenhouse gases being generated. What
remains in debate are the causes of this phenomenon.
Is it man-caused, perhaps a by- product of the
growing demand for energy, much of which is produced
from fossil fuels? Is it a product of natural events
like volcanic eruptions or the digestive processes
of animals? Is deforestation part of the problem? Is
it a combination? Are there other, yet undefined
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What can be done? ...Read on... |
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Integrating Quality and Environmental Management
Systems into one Integrated Business System
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By Helmut Jilling
Jilling Group
There are benefits and efficiencies to be gained
in combining ISO based quality systems
(ISO/TS-16949, QS-9000, or ISO 9001) with ISO 14001
(EMS) systems into one integrated business system.
The Introduction to ISO 14001 mentions this
approach. What puzzles many, however, is how to go
about it, particularly since the ISO 14001 standard
numbering scheme remains completely inconsistent
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Integrate ISO 14001 with other quality standards |
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ISO 14001 for the Right Reason: The Bottom Line
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By Vincent Zottola
TQS, Inc.
Many companies implement ISO 14001 out of genuine
concern for the environment. Nevertheless, for the
vast majority of companies, altruism goes only so
far in the boardroom. What companies really want to
know is: Does ISO 14001 produce bottom line results?
The answer is yes if one utilizes ISO 14000 as a
business tool!
As in the case of ISO 9000 implementation, it is
incumbent upon companies to find opportunities to
get payback from their implementation investments.
The same holds true of ISO 14001. It takes some
initiative to utilize ISO 14000 to reduce your
environmental costs. The standard can be a marvelous
tool for doing so if used properly. Savings can be
accomplished through the continuous improvement
aspects of ISO 14001. They can also be accomplished
by broadening your understanding and approach in
identifying environmental aspects and impacts.
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Steps to ISO 14001 Bottom Line Payback |
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Renewals and New Certifications -- Summer Report
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Many of you have been busy this summer earning a
new quality certification or re-certifying an
existing one. Great work to the following companies:
New and Re- Certifications List |
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