ISO 9001 Survival Guide, 3rd Edition

The third edition of the ISO 9001 Survival Guide is a clear, concise book that demystifies the What, Why and How of ISO 9001 certification. This edition is more comprehensive, but still boiled down to just the information you need to effectively implement an ISO 9001 system that adds real value.

This is a guide with proven, step-by-step methods for what often can be, but doesn’t have to be an intimidating and daunting process. The ISO 9001 Survival Guide shows in a user friendly and helpful way how companies can have a more successful implementation with less struggle and effort.

Designed to help management and personnel at all levels understand and incorporate ISO 9001, prepare for registration, and navigate the audit. Illustrated and written in a simple and accessible manner, this book presents the ISO certification process in a practical, no-nonsense way.

Table of Contents:

• What is ISO 9000?
• Why ISO?
• Registrars and the Registration Process
• How to Do It!
• The ISO 9001 Documentation Process
• Preparing for the Registration Audit
• After the Audit
• Industry Specific Versions

What the Authors Have to Say:

In this book, we present our methodology to lead a company through ISO 9001. It began with our desire to make a complicated process more understandable. Through numerous successful implementations in various sizes and types of companies, we’ve learned the techniques that work best when implementing an effective ISO quality management system.

Drawing from our experience, we provide an explanation of what ISO is, along with a how-to-do-it manual beneficial to everyone in the organization. Our goal is to explain ISO 9001 in an easy-to-read format. We welcome your feedback regarding this book and your experiences with ISO 9000.

The ISO 9001 Survival Guide makes a great employee training tool and is available at a discount when purchased in bulk. Please contact us for more information.