QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)

For implementation and maintenance and of Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) there are several documented information which are mandatory. As required by International standard ISO 9001:2015, these documents are mandatory for compliance of Quality Management System and obtaining ISO 9001:2015 certification. Refer here for details regarding mandatory documented information and non mandatory documented information as per requirements of international standard. While structuring Quality Management System, an organization can be divided into several departments for smooth running of organization's activities. Departmentalizing an organizations brings clarity regarding who's gonna do what. Every department is responsible and accountable for certain tasks.  In doing so, a defined set of documents helps each department to perform and control its tasks in an effective way. These set of documents not only ensure easy going of department's activities but also helps in conform

While implementing QMS(ISO 9001:2015), it is important to understand the required documented information. The documented information can be used for communicating information, knowledge sharing, to demonstrate what was planned and and what has been done and to disperse and preserve organizations know how to conduct its processes. As per the requirement of standard(ISO 9001:2015), following documents are mandatory for compliance and obtaining ISO 9001:2015 certification: Non mandatory documents There are several documented information which are non mandatory but can be used during implementation of ISO 9001:2015. These documents are: Quality Manual Process Mapping, Process Flow Diagrams Organizational Chart Procedure for addressing risks and opportunities Procedure for change management Procedure for training Procedure for control of documented information Procedure for design and development Procedure for handling of non conformity and corrective action Procedure for internal audit Pro