INTRODUCTION

<QMS OR EMS>
Total Development Programs

<QMS OR EMS>
Development/Process & Flow

Total <QMS OR EMS> Development Programs  

In accordance with ISO 9001: 2000, clause 7.4 • Purchasing, sub-clause 7.4.2 • Purchasing Information, the following is put forward:

Services will include:

A QUALITY MANUAL in a process approach model as described by the relevant standard and reference.

The procedures required by the relevant standard.

Electronic links to the relevant and/or referenced documents of the <QMS or EMS>.

Executive / System Overview and Internal Auditor Training

1-day practical audit with audit team.

 

Initial Gap Analysis and Visitation:
Upon receipt and after review of the companyõs current <QMS or EMS> documentation, Assigned Consultant will schedule an on-site visitation, where a gap analysis shall be performed to determine the implementation and effectiveness of the current <QMS or EMS>. This visit will include interviews with relevant company personnel, top management and department heads. Additionally, a facility tour will be conducted to audit the level of compliance and effectiveness of the system for producing and delivery of product to the customer. A written gap report of the findings will be sent to the client within 10 business days following the conclusion of the visitation.

Training:

The company agrees to provide an appropriate training facility, computer projector and copies of the training materials provided by Assigned Consultant. During the scheduled initial visitation, the company will receive the following training sessions for the appropriate personnel:

Executive Overview:

Executive overview training is intended for executive personnel who are responsible for compliance within a department or area of the company. This training will cover: An explanation of the <RELEVANT STANDARDõS>structure, and/or differences and methods of transitioning from a <PREVIOUS EDITION OF THE STANDARD><QMS or EMS>. This training is typically 2 hours in length.

System Overview:

System overview training is intended for any company personnel that the company may deem applicable. This training will cover a brief overview of the <RELEVANT STANDARD> or of changes from a <PREVIOUS EDITION OF THE STANDARD> to <RELEVANT STANDARD>. Training will review how the new <QMS or EMS> is structured and how the processes work and are interlinked. This training is typically 2 to 3 hours in length.

Internal Auditor Training:

Internal auditor training is intended for personnel that will be responsible for the accomplishment of internal audits of the company. Internal auditor training is based on the applicable requirements of: ISO 19011: 2002 • Guidelines For Quality And/Or Environmental Management Systems Auditing. This training will cover: The requirements of the <RELEVANT STANDARD>, Audit schedules, Audit checklists, Audit reports, Audit skills, Collection of evidence, Writing nonconformance reports, non-conformance corrective actions and follow-up. Additionally, the training will cover methods of accomplishing process and product audits as required by the <RELEVANT STANDARD>. This element of the training is typically 2-days.

Internal auditor training will also include 1-day of „Interactive Audit¾ where trainees will perform a practical audit exercise of the companyõs <RELEVANT STANDARD>< QMS or EMS>. On completion of the exercise, the trainees will present their planning and findings to Assigned Consultant for his/her review, comments and recommendations. This aspect of the training will be scheduled upon delivery of the Final Edition of the <RELEVANT STANDARD>< QMS or EMS> within 10 business days of receipt.

Training will not be scheduled during weekends.
 
Initial Draft <QMS or EMS>:

Assigned Consultant will deliver an Initial Draft of the <QMS or EMS> to the company for review. The company will complete the review within 10 business days of receipt and provide to Assigned Consultant a listing and/or markup of changes and/or clarifications required.

Final Edition <QMS or EMS>:

Assigned Consultant will accomplish the changes and/or provide the clarifications to the company within 10 business days of receipt. Elements of the <QMS or EMS> that cannot be changed due to the requirements of the standard, and/or customer requirements; will be explained. The company will forward the Final Edition to their selected registrar within 10 business days of receipt.

Registration Audit:

The company understands that Assigned Consultant, as a consultant, is not permitted to take any active part in the registration audit. Assigned Consultant will make himself available to the company, via telephone, or by Internet access, for the duration of the registration audit to provide any direction and/or clarifications to the Management Representative. Following the registration audit, Assigned Consultant will provide guidance on addressing any corrective actions required.
 
*Note ~ In most cases, the tentative price for the above program varies, and is approximately between $7,300 and $13,000 (give or take). This depends upon which standard is to be implemented, complexity of the required system and the overall size of the company.                                                                                                                            

Also available are combo total development programs such as (ex: ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001) combined. These programs would reflect an additional discount, and have proven to be quite advantageous to companies faced with multiple standards as their requirement.