Is a gap analysis important for your ISO 9001 implementation?
Yes.
Beginning your journey toward a functioning Quality Management System (QMS) starts with the questions 1) Where are we now? 2) What do we have to do to reach our goal? A GAP analysis answers these questions.
What is a gap analysis for ISO 9001:2015?
A gap analysis is the activity / analysis to compare what your company currently does with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. It does not require an audit, but it is an exercise where someone knowledgeable in the management of your company compares what is and what is needed.
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