Get ready for the new version of ISO 9001

Two courses are now available to prepare companies for the revised ISO standard

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May 13, 2015, 02:02 ET

EDISON, N.J., May 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Oriel STAT A MATRIX announces two new courses aimed at preparing organizations for ISO 9001:2015, which is expected to be released in September 2015.

ISO 9001 is a global standard that describes requirements for quality management systems. Organizations use the standard to improve performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction. ISO 9001 also serves as the foundation for many industry-specific standards, such as ISO 13485 for medical devices and AS9100 for aerospace.

"Companies with ISO certification need to find out about the changes in the new version of ISO 9001 and start assessing their readiness. In particular, they need to focus on their risk management practices. The updated standard recognizes that the ability to manage risk is a crucial capability for companies in our interconnected, global business environment," said Ernani Pires, Chief Technical Officer of Oriel STAT A MATRIX.

Two courses from Oriel STAT A MATRIX are now available to help organizations prepare for the new standard:

Transition to ISO 9001:2015
This course presents the expected major changes in the new standard and the timeline for transitioning certifications. It shows organizations how to use the changes to recast their quality management systems as strategic drivers of improved performance.

Risk Management for ISO 9001:2015
This course covers the structure of an effective risk management framework ‒ an important element of the upcoming revision to the ISO 9001 standard. It teaches organizations how to recognize risks, assess their impact, and craft appropriate risk mitigation actions that meet business needs.

"As performance improvement specialists, we are excited about the upcoming changes. We have explained to our customers that the changes present an opportunity to improve their existing processes. The time spent improving the processes will, in turn, yield better performance and results," said Pires.

About Oriel STAT A MATRIX
Since 1968, organizations have relied on Oriel STAT A MATRIX for management systems training and consulting. We have trained more than 120,000 auditors and helped thousands of organizations attain certification to the ISO 9000 family of standards and related management standards, including AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO/TS 16949, and ISO 14000.

Oriel STAT A MATRIX was:

The first US-based consultancy to provide ISO 9000 certification consulting (1988).
The first US-based trainer to be registered by the Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA, predecessor to IRCA) to train ISO 9000 lead auditors (1990).
The first training provider certified by the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB, predecessor to RABQSA and Exemplar Global) to offer lead auditor and internal auditor training (1992).

For more information about Oriel STAT A MATRIX, please visit www.orielstat.com or call 732.548.0600.

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