Publication series MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AWARENESS - Issue No 11 has been e-published. Editorial of the issue is given below:
Editorial
I am happy to present the eleventh issue of our publication series ‘MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AWARENESS’.
The article “Environmental policy – Driver for implementing and improving environmental management system” discusses environmental policy and its importance in EMS.
The article “Transition to ISO 9001:2008 QMS – Small changes having opportunities for improvement” promotes the proactive approach that will provide real benefits to organizations and the article discusses important points related to the changes.
The article “From Organic Waste to Clean Energy in India” is an eye-opener motivating us for environmental awareness and puts a case of creating new jobs and income opportunities, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new technology.
The article “How to stay Competitive in the World of Carbon Restrictions: Solutions for Developing Countries” discusses two categories of solutions – (i) Reactive (short term), and (ii) Proactive (with long-run effects).
Achieving excellence is the result of high performance throughout the entire organization. The article “Increasing the power of your QMS – Achieve performance excellence through continual improvement” deals with the importance of continual improvement in organizations in enhancing the satisfaction of all stakeholders. The article describes the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 QMS related with continual improvement.
In the news column, you will find news on (i) ISO standard set to reduce environmental impact of buildings, (ii) New edition of ISO 9001 for Small Businesses.
How you like this issue? We invite comments from our readers.
With best wishes,
Keshav Ram Singhal
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Publication Series - MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AWARENESS - ISSUE NO. 10
Publication series “Management Systems Awareness” (Issue No. 10) contains Quotable quotes, question and answer forum and following articles providing our readers valuable inputs -
• The article ‘Calibration in ISO 9001:2008 QMS’ discusses requirements of clause 7.6 of ISO 9001:2008 Standard. From this issue, we have started ‘Question and Answer Forum’, providing an opportunity to our readers to ask questions. ‘Lean on Quality management principles’ is a summary of a note.
• ‘Own the responsibility upon failure; appreciate others upon success’ is an interesting note from the learnings of Dr. Kalam. When we work in teams, such attitude will strengthen the team work and brings positive results.
• ‘Managing risks in a systematic way’ discusses about ISO 31000:2009, an international standard that published in 2009. In the direction of development of risk management, launching of new international standard ‘ISO 31000:2009, Risk management – Principles and guidelines’ by ISO is a very good step.
• An emergency is a fundamental challenge to human beings since long. To deal with emergency we need to apply ‘emergency management’. Emergency management is a range of measures to manage risks to bring together the normal endeavours of government, voluntary and private agencies in a comprehensive and coordinated way to deal with the whole spectrum of emergency needs. ‘Emergency preparedness and response – a fundamental challenge’ is an article which discusses ISO 14001:2004 specific requirements related to emergency preparedness and response.
• ‘How to handle waste’ is an article provides ways to handle waste in a proactive manner. In business waste means cost. Handling waste in a proactive manner means saving money. Disposal of waste in a useful way can have a positive impact on the environment and it can also save organization’s money. Organization implementing ISO 14001:2004 EMS and / or OHSAS 18001 recognizes high standards of health and safety that can contribute to the success of the organization by preserving and developing human and physical resources and by reducing necessary costs and liabilities.
• The article ‘Calibration in ISO 9001:2008 QMS’ discusses requirements of clause 7.6 of ISO 9001:2008 Standard. From this issue, we have started ‘Question and Answer Forum’, providing an opportunity to our readers to ask questions. ‘Lean on Quality management principles’ is a summary of a note.
• ‘Own the responsibility upon failure; appreciate others upon success’ is an interesting note from the learnings of Dr. Kalam. When we work in teams, such attitude will strengthen the team work and brings positive results.
• ‘Managing risks in a systematic way’ discusses about ISO 31000:2009, an international standard that published in 2009. In the direction of development of risk management, launching of new international standard ‘ISO 31000:2009, Risk management – Principles and guidelines’ by ISO is a very good step.
• An emergency is a fundamental challenge to human beings since long. To deal with emergency we need to apply ‘emergency management’. Emergency management is a range of measures to manage risks to bring together the normal endeavours of government, voluntary and private agencies in a comprehensive and coordinated way to deal with the whole spectrum of emergency needs. ‘Emergency preparedness and response – a fundamental challenge’ is an article which discusses ISO 14001:2004 specific requirements related to emergency preparedness and response.
• ‘How to handle waste’ is an article provides ways to handle waste in a proactive manner. In business waste means cost. Handling waste in a proactive manner means saving money. Disposal of waste in a useful way can have a positive impact on the environment and it can also save organization’s money. Organization implementing ISO 14001:2004 EMS and / or OHSAS 18001 recognizes high standards of health and safety that can contribute to the success of the organization by preserving and developing human and physical resources and by reducing necessary costs and liabilities.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Tenth Issue of "MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AWARENESS"
Tenth issue of the publication series "Management Systems Awareness" has been e-published and sent to subscribers by email. Those, who have not received, are requested to send their email ids, so as to enable us forward the copy.
K. R. Singhal
Centre Coordinator,
National Centre for Quality Management
Ajmer Centre
K. R. Singhal
Centre Coordinator,
National Centre for Quality Management
Ajmer Centre
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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