Reducing Nonconformances

Reducing Nonconformances

Reducing nonconformances in an organization is fairly easy to do, although it is impossible to eliminate them completely. It is however always better to prevent issues rather than reacting to them.

Construction Nonconformances

Construction Nonconformance

A construction quality control plan should contain a systematic process that can be used to manage construction nonconformances, whether they’re simple or difficult.

Manufacturing Nonconformances

Manufacturing Nonconformances

Manufacturing nonconformances are products that don’t meet specifications established by regulators or manufacturers. Nonconformances are however not only defective physical products.

Non Conformance Management Software Benefits

Using Non conformance Management Software has many benefits, one of which is saving you energy and time.

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How to Create a Nonconformance Report

Creating a nonconformance report is not that difficult. The 7 steps described in this article will go a long way in helping you write a report that will form an integral part of your company’s continual improvement process.

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Your Business Can Benefit From Non-Conformance Reports

There are many benefits of using Non-Conformance reports in a business. These include: Prevent customer complaints..

Causes of ISO 9001 Non-Conformance

What Are the Most Common Causes of ISO 9001 Non-Conformance?

Causes of ISO 9001 non-conformance can vary from things like lack of employee training, inadequate management commitment, ineffective process controls, insufficient documentation, resistance to change, and poor communication.

Kaizen Continuous Improvement

Kaizen Continuous Improvement

Fundamental to Kaizen continuous improvement is the philosophical belief that everything can be improved. When using this approach, incremental changes gradually add up to substantial changes over the long term.

PDCA cycle

PDCA Cycle

he Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is a scientific method for iterative problem-solving that is used to continuously improve products and processes by identifying improvement opportunities. It is also referred to as the Shewhart cycle or the Deming cycle.

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CAPA Records – The CAPA Process Explained

CAPA records and the CAPA process is often a big issue for ISO 9001-accredited companies. CAPA (corrective and preventive action) still remains one of the most cited areas for external audits during ISO QMS audits.