Category: Quality Management

🚨 ISO 9001:2026 Business Continuity and Cybersecurity – Building Resilient Quality Systems

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The upcoming ISO 9001:2026 revision marks the biggest evolution since 2015, introducing priorities that go far beyond traditional quality control. Among them, two new pillars are shaping the future of Quality Management Systems (QMS):
👉 Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Cybersecurity.

In a world where ransomware, data loss, or system outages can freeze production overnight, the new focus on ISO 9001:2026 Business Continuity ensures organizations can keep delivering quality — even when facing disruptions.

If you want a complete overview of all ISO 9001:2026 changes — from leadership and risk to sustainability — check out my main article:
👉 Why ISO 9001:2026 Isn’t Just an Update — It’s a Wake-Up Call for Quality Leaders

In this post, we’ll deep-dive into how ISO 9001:2026 integrates Business Continuity and Cybersecurity, and how aligning with ISO 22301 and ISO 27001 helps build a future-proof QMS.

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🌍 ISO 9001:2026 Climate Change Amendment – A New Era for Sustainable Quality Management

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The upcoming ISO 9001:2026 revision represents the biggest evolution since 2015, and one theme stands tall alongside digital transformation: 🌱 Climate Change and Sustainability.

As industries face growing environmental and regulatory pressures, ISO has formally embedded climate considerations into its management system standards. This evolution means that organizations must now consider climate change in their context analysis, risk assessment, and quality planning.

If you want a full overview of all major changes that are expected in the next ISO9001:2026 revision, check out my main post:
👉 Why ISO 9001:2026 Isn’t Just an Update — It’s a Wake-Up Call for Quality Leaders

In this article, we’ll deep-dive into the ISO 9001:2026 climate change amendment — what it means, how to apply it, and how to future-proof your QMS in a world where environmental responsibility is no longer optional.

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ISO 9001:2026 Migration Guide for Data Governance and Traceability

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The upcoming ISO 9001:2026 revision represents the biggest evolution since 2015, and one theme stands above all others: Data Governance and Traceability.

As digital systems increasingly drive decision-making, data integrity has become as critical as physical measurement.
The new version of ISO 9001 puts data control, validation, cybersecurity, and ethical use of digital information at the center of the Quality Management System (QMS).

If you want an overview of all major changes — from leadership and risk to sustainability — check out my full article:
👉 Why ISO 9001:2026 Isn’t Just an Update — It’s a Wake-Up Call for Quality Leaders

In this post, we’ll focus on how to prepare your QMS for ISO 9001:2026 data governance, and what it means for compliance, credibility, and culture.

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Why ISO 9001:2026 Isn’t Just an Update — It’s a Wake-Up Call for Quality Leaders

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Annex A Leadership ad Culture Risk and Opportunity Climate Change Data Governance Cybersecurity and BCM Social Responsibility System Integration

Quality management is evolving rapidly — and ISO 9001:2026 is shaping up to be the next major inflection point.
This isn’t just about tweaking clauses — it’s about aligning your quality system with a digital, sustainable, and risk-aware future.

Many organizations still treat ISO 9001 as a checklist exercise. But in the coming years, that approach won’t be enough.

Those who begin adapting now to ISO 9001:2026 will gain efficiency, resilience, and a competitive advantage while others scramble to catch up.

Let’s dive into what’s confirmed, what’s emerging, and how your organization can start preparing today.

ISO 9001:2026 Isn’t Just an Update — It’s a Wake-Up Call for Quality Leaders
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ISO 9001/AS9100 Calibration Requirements and Procedure

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Both AS 9100 and ISO 9001 calibration requirements are quite extensive, and special attention is required to meet them. Any tiny failure in this part of the QMS will trigger questions about the impacts on the product.

This post introduces step-by-step the different activities that are required to satisfy (in an efficient manner) ISO 9001 and AS 9100 calibration requirements for control/measuring equipment used for product and process verification.

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AS9100 Counterfeit Prevention Free Procedure

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Counterfeiting presents a significant challenge in modern manufacturing and supply chains, where the integrity of products and components is crucial. Counterfeit goods can compromise safety, diminish quality, and lead to severe financial losses.

This article aims to guide the implementation of effective systems and practices to prevent counterfeit risks, aligning with AS9100, Nadcap and industry standards.

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AS9100 Special Process Free Procedure

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A special process refers to a production or manufacturing procedure where the final product’s quality cannot be confirmed through standard inspections or testing after completion. This means that the outcome cannot be verified without using destructive methods that would compromise the product. As a result, the process must be rigorously controlled and validated to ensure that it consistently meets the required standards.

The purpose of this article is to provide guidance on how to implement a system that manages Special Process in line with AS9100/Nadcap requirements.

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AS9100/AS9146 FOD Prevention Free Procedure

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FOD (Foreign Object Debris) are considered as a major concern in the aerospace industry whether it is commercial, defense, or space. In fact, FOD have contributed to major incidents/accidents that resulted in costly material damages, loss of vehicles and of life. Ultimately it leads to financial losses and impacts to company’s image.

While most companies strengthened their processes in the traditional areas, auditors transitioned to spend more time in “non-traditional” topics such as FOD, counterfeit prevention or human factors.

The purpose of this article is to provide guidance on how to implement a robust FOD prevention program.

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Defining internal and external issues per AS9100 – ISO 9001 (SWOT/PEST)

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With the latest revision of ISO 9001 in 2015 and AS9100 in 2018, there has been a strong emphasis to understand and define the context of the organization in the Quality Management System (QMS) which encompass interested parties as well as internal & external issues and scope of the QMS.

This article will support you define the internal and external issues related to your organization as part of your QMS and the way to record this information, the prioritization, and actions taken to address related risks. Continue reading →