We at Management Solutions Group understand the challenges of managing the tasks of a management system and working to ensure that these systems:
- Meet the requirements for certification
- Are prepared for registrar and accreditation body audits (Certification, surveillance, and re-certification)
- Are effective for the organization
- Use resources of the organization efficiently
- Are used to implement valuable processes that can be measured, analyzed and evaluated to drive improvements for the organization where applicable
Our team (
See our Team members) has extensive experience in the areas and standards they audit. This includes implementation consulting, auditing, and training. We bring this experience and apply it in our internal audits with the goal of providing valuable input for consideration by your organization’s team.
An internal audit is different from a Registrar or Accreditation Body audit in that we really work with you and for you to evaluate your system with you owning the audit report and determining the final report contents. We can also provide more suggestions and input along with consulting where appropriate. We also commonly assist to coach new staff members on being audited so they are prepared for customer and other external audits as well.
We start with 2 main goals for our internal audits and adjust based on our clients needs. These are:
1. To ensure that the external audit goes smoothly
2. To add value to the system and the organization wherever possible
Gap Assessments
MSG provides ISO gap assessments, a structured evaluation process comparing an organization's current practices, policies, or systems against the requirements of any ISO standard, like ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100D or ISO 27001. Our assessment identifies discrepancies, or "gaps," between current polices and what the ISO standard mandates. The primary goal is to pinpoint areas needing improvement to achieve or maintain ISO certification.
The process involves:
1. Reviewing existing processes and documentation to see what aligns with ISO standards.
2. Analyzing each requirement of the standard to determine compliance levels.
3. Documenting findings where the organization does not meet the standard's requirements. MSG provides a comprehensive report of the assessment.
4. Creating an action plan to address these gaps, which might involve developing new procedures or enhancing existing ones.
This assessment helps organizations understand their readiness for certification, prioritize areas for improvement, and strategically plan to achieve compliance with the ISO standards. It's often the first step in the journey towards ISO certification, providing a roadmap for systemic improvements.
Contact us to schedule your ISO Gap Assessment.
MSG can serve as a Management Representative prior to a surveillance audit to implement your internal audit requirements, complete internal audits, and review procedures and customer requirements.
MSG can serve as Quality Manager for a company that does not have a person currently serving that function or when the company isn’t large enough to justify a full-time Quality Manager.
MSG provides on-site training and coaching to develop management and leadership skills by using some of the most effective tools in industry, including:
Brandon Kerkstra and his seasoned staff have given keynote addresses and motivational speeches before trade organizations, conferences and industry groups on topics including:
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