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Publication for ISO May 2024
Primary packaging materials for medicinal products — Particular requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2015, with reference to good manufacturing practice (GMP) — Amendment 1: Climate action changes
Optics and photonics — Laser and laser-related equipment — Photothermal technique for absorption measurement and mapping of optical laser components
Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser-related equipment — Measurement of phase retardation of optical components for polarized laser radiation
Telecommunications and information exchange between systems — Future network architecture — Part 2: Proxy model-based quality of service
Telecommunications and information exchange between systems — Future network protocols and mechanisms — Part 2: Proxy model-based quality of service
Telecommunications and information exchange between systems — Near Field Communication Interface and Protocol 1 (NFCIP-1) — Protocol test methods
Office equipment — Security requirements for hard copy devices (HCDs) — Part 1: Definition of the basic requirements
Light and lighting — Energy performance of lighting in buildings — Explanation and justification of ISO/CIE 20086
Light and lighting – Commissioning of lighting systems in buildings – Explanation and justification of ISO/TS 21274
Light and lighting — Building information modelling properties for lighting — Lighting systems
Light and lighting — Lighting of work places — Part 1: Indoor
Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements with guidance for use — Amendment 1: Climate action changes
Occupational health and safety management — Guidelines on performance evaluation
Disaster warning systems, cloud computing,
big data and more...
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In this edition, we discover ISO 22328-1, a new standard for early warning systems, and learn more about ISO standards for cloud computing.
In addition, we take a look at new standards for big data reference architecture and get a preview of new guidelines for virtual reality in education.
When disaster strikes
A new standard for community-based early warning systems just published.
Underneath the cloud
With cloud computing revolutionizing the way that we socialize and work, ISO standards are providing much needed answers.
Getting big on big data
The latest in the series of standards for big data reference architecture now published.
Putting the real world back into online education
New guidelines for virtual reality in learning just published.
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Innovation generation
Each day, innovators in the business world create new products, methods and ideas. So what does this all mean for standards? This edition of ISOfocus looks at the ever-changing innovation landscape and how ISO’s portfolio of standards initiatives can be used to promote it.
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Climate change, circular economy, brand evaluation and more...
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In this edition, we learn about ISO 14090, the first ever international standard for climate change adaptation and get introduced to a new ISO technical committee for the circular economy.
In addition, we preview the newly revised ISO/TS 54001 which applies quality management o electoral systems, and take a look at a new standard for brand evaluation.
Managing the impact of climate change: First International Standard for adaptation published
When some of the world’s biggest companies value climate risks to their businesses at nearly one trillion dollars, the impact of climate change cannot be ignored. Businesses need to adapt, and a new International Standard has just been developed to help.
Connecting the dots in a circular economy: a new ISO technical committee
In our ‘throw away’ society, the linear model of make, use and discard is depleting the resources of our planet – and our pockets. The solution is a circular economy, where nothing is wasted, rather it gets reused or transformed. While standards and initiatives abound , there is no current agreed global vision on how an organization can complete the circle. A new ISO technical committee for the circular economy has just been formed to do just that.
Improving electoral systems with new international quality management guidance
Free and fair elections thanks to well defined and managed electoral services are at the heart of a democratic political system, and casting a vote is a basic political right. Having robust systems in place is essential for this to run smoothly. Newly revised international guidance for electoral organizations will help them do just that, by applying the principles of ISO’s most widely known standard for quality, ISO 9001.
It’s all in the name: the world’s first International Standard for brand evaluation just published
A brand can be a company’s most valuable asset – yet how do you know what it’s really worth? Measuring the value of a brand starts with knowing what to measure – and how. The world’s first International Standard for brand evaluation will help, and it’s just been published.
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Travel in depth
What we unpack in this issue is the contribution of ISO standards to solving many of today’s travel related challenges, including the need to accelerate sustainable practices and production patterns. It explains the economics of the travel industry to create jobs, boost a country’s economy and raise living standards while protecting the best a country has to offer.
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Greenhouse gases, ergonomics, national libraries and more
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In this edition, we learn about the recently published additions to the ISO 14064 series on quantifying greenhouse gases and take a look at ISO 24508, which provides guidelines on designing tactile symbols and characters for accessibility purposes.
In addition, we preview ISO 21248 for the quality assessment of national libraries and present a new set of international guidelines for professional farmer organizations.
Raising new ISO standards for saving the planet
Floods, droughts, record-breaking temperatures – the evidence indicates that addressing climate change has become one of the world’s most pressing issues, which is why the publication of two ISO standards will have a significant part to play in helping to reduce damaging greenhouse gases.
ISO standard brings new touch to product design
Today, many people who are visually impaired or have low vision must cobble together different tools just to use everyday items. But this is set to change thanks to a new ISO standard for accessible design that will bring tactile information to the use of everyday products.
The quality of national libraries contained in new ISO standard
National libraries are amazing resources, community assets and treasure troves of knowledge. But what makes them so amazing? A new ISO standard helps to find that out via a combination of performance indicators and specific methods for impact assessment.
Professional farmer organizations: new guidelines for a well-fed world
Providing nutritious food for one in every nine people who are going hungry today means rethinking how we grow, share and consume food. With pressures such as climate change and a growing population, timing is everything. International Standards at the source of the food production chain will pave the way to success – and it starts with farmers.
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Green tech
Due to the rising energy scarcity as well as global warming, countries are now paying much closer attention to clean-energy technologies and using green tech in industry. This issue is dedicated to everything clean, green and sustainable.
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Data protection, innovation management, market research and more
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In this edition, we learn about the recently published ISO/IEC TS 27008 that helps organizations to assess and review their current information security controls and take a look at a new series of standards for innovation management.
In addition, we preview ISO 20252, a new edition of the ISO standard for market research, and get introduced to ISO 12232 which is used for setting the proper camera exposure, either manually or automatically, when taking pictures.
Stronger data protection with updated guidelines on assessing information security controls
Software attacks, theft of intellectual property or sabotage are just some of the many information security risks that organizations face. And the consequences can be huge. Most organizations have controls in place to protect them, but how can we ensure those controls are enough? The international reference guidelines for assessing information security controls have just been updated to help.
Breaking new ground with better innovation management
Essential for business success, innovation is about keeping up with the competition through new products, services or ways of doing things. A new series of International Standards helps organizations maximize their innovation management processes and get the best out of all their bright ideas.
ISO 20252 tackles market research with confidence
From helping companies to develop and promote products and services, to analysing our behaviour as consumers, market research contributes to many aspects of modern life. But does it always? And is it global and consistent? The newly updated ISO 20252 will ensure it delivers on promise.
A better picture: International Standard gives photography a new exposure
The new technology of the digital age has made photography easier, faster and less expensive and cameras on smartphones and other sophisticated devices have turned us all into happy snappers. The International Standard for photography ensures that we are all up to speed on image quality – whatever the weather.
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The anatomy of healthcare
Whether you are being admitted to the hospital, getting medical treatment or simply doing your annual check-up, take a look at some of the specific ways ISO standards are changing healthcare for the better.
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Excise duty stamps, quality in software development, COP24 and more
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In this edition, we learn about ISO 22382, a new ISO standard developed to ensure the integrity of excise duty stamps, and take a look at ISO 90003, a guide for implementing quality management standard ISO 9001 in the software industry.
In addition, we hear from sustainability experts who participated in an ISO side event at the COP24 climate change conference and get a preview of the newly revised ISO 26262 series of standards for the functional safety of vehicle electronics.
New standard for excise duty stamps helps keep illegal products off the market
They are a seal of approval that producers of consumer goods have paid their dues – and that the products are the real McCoy. Excise stamps not only ensure government revenues, they also help detect the illegal and counterfeit products that abound. A new standard for the security of tax stamps has just been published to make them more effective and protect the goods on which they are applied.
Injecting quality into software development with industry-specific guidance on ISO 9001
Developing software is not always a straightforward procedure. An International Standard to apply the principles of the world’s most widely used quality management system enables engineers to smooth out the process. It has just been updated.
ISO at COP24: International Standards as essential tools for climate action
International Standards help to mainstream climate change actions in transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future, according to leading sustainability experts who will speak at an ISO side event at the COP24 in Katowice, Poland.
Keeping safe on the roads: series of standards for vehicle electronics functional safety just updated
In today’s world where the technology of road vehicles is moving ahead at racing pace, it is important that these exciting new electronic features are safe. A series of International Standards for functional safety of electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles has just been updated to keep the automotive industry ahead of the pack.
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The cyber secrets
Cybercrime is one of the greatest threats to companies around the world. Businesses across the globe have been putting their heads together to forge new solutions to a problem which only continues to grow exponentially. Find out how the evolving industry is shifting to fit changing security expectations in our latest ISOfocus.
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Reinvented toilet, the “new” kilogramme, unit pricing and more
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In this edition, we learn about ISO 30500, a newly published standard supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to drive a revolutionary toilet technology that can exist in areas with no mains sewers. We also hear about the revision of the ISO 80000 series of standards for weights and measures, which lies behind the way we measure all things.
In addition, we get a preview of ISO 21041 for unit pricing and speak to a new international ISO committee dedicated to sustainable finance.
ISO standards help develop new toilet technology that will save millions of lives
New ISO International Standard for revolutionary sanitation systems launched at the Reinvented Toilet Expo, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, held in Beijing today.
Weighing it all up
We’ve been using measurement since the beginning of time. Today, the world’s scientific community is making a fundamental change in how we measure things by redefining the kilogramme, the kelvin, the ampere and the mole, four of the seven base units of the International System of Units (SI). An ISO and IEC series of standards plays a crucial role.
Pricing it right
Price transparency is one way of gaining consumer trust by making purchasing choices easier. A new standard for unit pricing will help consumers compare products quickly and effectively, a win-win solution for all.
Mobilizing the green dollar: a new expert committee to help
Moving to a sustainable world requires money, and lots of it. Trillions, not billions, according to the World Bank. A new international ISO committee has just been formed to take sustainable finance to another level.
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The new industrial revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has been getting a lot of press. What does it really mean, and how will it affect us?
This issue showcases some of the new opportunities for ISO standards by highlighting the industry sectors most likely to benefit. It gives examples of how some companies are already leveraging this growing market, taking advantage of the emergence of digital systems, networked communications, and large-scale data analysis.
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ISO 50001, carbon footprint, small spacecraft and more
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In this edition, we take a look at the freshly updated ISO 50001 for energy management, and learn about a new standard for measuring the carbon footprint of products.
In addition, we discover ISO/TS 20991, a new set of guidelines for small spacecraft,
and get the details on how the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to use
ISO 13485 as the basis for its quality system legislation.
ISO 50001 for energy management updated
Reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency are at the forefront of the global climate change agenda. ISO 50001, the flagship International Standard for improving energy performance, has just been updated.
Reducing carbon footprint with new International Standard
We are all suffocating in the heat of global warming. The only solution is to reduce our carbon footprint, but first we need to measure it. An internationally agreed ISO standard for quantifying the carbon footprint of products has just been published.
First international guidelines for small spacecraft
Space is all the rage, so it seems. The number of small spacecraft – including satellites – being manufactured has rocketed in recent years, and future forecasts are equally explosive. The first-ever internationally agreed requirements have just been published, enabling the industry to cruise even higher.
FDA plans to use ISO 13485 for medical devices regulation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the government department that regulates the medical devices sector, announced its intention to use ISO 13485 as the basis for its quality system legislation.
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Our vision for a better world
Entitled Our vision for a better world, this edition of ISOfocus offers a forward-looking view to tackling some of the world’s most global challenges by 2030. From thematic areas like climate change and smart cities, the issue highlights how International Standards respond to global needs and help benchmark our progress against the SDGs.
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Cyber security, auditing management systems, machine-readable passports and more
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In this edition, we take a look at how organizations can effectively protect their information with the newly revised ISO/IEC 27005 for cyber security and discover what’s new in the latest revision of ISO 19011, the International Standard for auditing management systems.
In addition, we learn about ISO/IEC 18745-1, a recently updated standard for ensuring the effectiveness and durability of machine-readable passports, and get a glimpse of a freshly updated series of standards on customer satisfaction.
Reducing the risks of information security breaches with ISO/IEC 27005
In our hyper-connected, technology driven world, data breaches and cyber-attacks remain a significant threat to organizations, and a lack of awareness of the risks is often to blame. A newly revised standard will help.
Auditing standard for management system standards now updated
Management systems help organizations achieve their objectives, and auditing them makes good business sense. The International Standard for auditing management systems has just been updated, giving more guidance than ever before.
Improved guidelines for testing machine-readable passports just out
Passports have come a long way since the days of clunky hand-written books and long(er) immigration queues. Ensuring machine-readable passports work effectively and last their lifetime is therefore a rigorous procedure. ISO and IEC internationally recognized test-method guidelines have just been updated to do just that.
Improving customer satisfaction with updated ISO series of standards
We all know that retaining loyal, happy customers is the key to any successful business, but the fickle consumer world is not always easy to please. A series of guidelines has just been published, bringing together international best practice on customer satisfaction.
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The food journey
We live in a global food economy and most people purchase and consume foods produced thousands of miles away leaving plenty of opportunity for pathogens to flourish. This makes food-related standards that protect public health a vital asset for organizations up and down the food chain.
This issue of ISOfocus looks at the newly published ISO 22000:2018 on food safety management systems and how it can minimize these risks.
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Product of the Year Award: DOE’s 50001 Ready Navigator
AMO’s 50001 Ready Navigator Tool received a Product of the Year award from Energy Manager Today for helping to drive an industry-wide culture change in energy management by bringing ISO 50001 to the masses.
The tool provides step-by-step guidance for implementing and maintaining an energy management system in conformance with the ISO 50001 Energy Management System Standard. Organizations, utilities, and governments can easily adapt this open-source tool to host their own recognition program. Read more >>
“From learning the basics about the 50001 standard to being able to track progress against its implementation, the open-source software platform democratizes a certification process usually reserved for private or in-house consultants.”
ArcelorMittal’s [Cleveland, OH] use of DOE’s 50001 Ready Navigator Tool has contributed to the plant’s appeal to customers expecting excellence in energy management from key suppliers. The plant uses the 50001 Ready Navigator Tool in its systematic approach to improve performance and maintain a high-caliber, well-trained workforce. Read more >>
Cummins’ Seymour Engine Plant and Technical Center [Seymour, IN], the latest in a series of Cummins sites to earn certification to ISO 50001 and Superior Energy Performance, cut its annual energy expenditures by 15.3% over two years, saving $2.75 million. Read more >>
See all 50001 Ready partners and SEP certified facilities.
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Coming soon! Revised ISO 50001 to be published in September 2018: The International Organization for Standardization has revised ISO 50001 to ensure this energy management system standard remains a useful tool for all types of businesses and organizations around the world.
What type of changes will I find in the updated ISO 50001 standard?
- Connected energy management to trends, competitiveness, risk analysis, and other strategic business issues through use of a “high-level structure” that is also compatible with other management system standards such as ISO 90001 and ISO 14001;
- Strengthened demonstration of continual energy performance improvement, emphasizing the measurable benefit of an EnMS;
- Added normalization for variables that affect performance (check out DOE’s 50001 Ready Navigator’s section on relevant variables (Task 9) and EnPI Lite Tool for help with this);
- Clarified terms, definitions, and content organization to make this standard more user-friendly;
- and more!
Check out this free recorded webinar to hear from experts who describe the improvements to ISO 50001 and how to prepare for a seamless transition to the 2018 version.
50001 IN ACTION
Four U.S. Firms Win 2018 Energy Management Insight Award
The U.S. Department of Energy is pleased to join the international Clean Energy Ministerial in congratulating four U.S. companies selected to receive 2018 Energy Management Insight Awards: Google, Hilton, JW Marriott, and Nissan North America. These awards celebrate leading organizations that use ISO 50001 to attain enduring improvement in energy performance. Read more >>
DOE Recruiting for North American 50001 Ready Supply Chain Initiative
DOE is recruiting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers to receive training on the ISO 50001 energy management system to achieve savings. Cohorts of OEM and their suppliers will receive best-in-class ISO 50001 training through a series of in-person and remote training sessions over 12 months. Read more >>
UPCOMING EVENTS
Better Buildings Summit
August 20-23, 2018 – DOE’s 2018 Better Buildings Summit will be held in Cleveland, Ohio with DOE’s annual Energy Exchange conference. Participate in 50001 Ready activities at the Summit: 1) Receive 50001 Ready Navigator training at one of two workshops: FEMP Pre-Conference Workshop I on Aug. 20 or the Better Buildings 50001 Ready Workshop on Aug. 22; 2) Hear from DOE, the U.S. Air Force, and Honeywell about federal agencies using 50001 Ready on Aug. 22; and 3) Kick start your facility’s adoption of 50001 Ready with lessons learned from an experienced user, ArcelorMittal, on Aug. 23. Read more >>
ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Classroom Training
August and December, 2018 – Auditors who want to expand their expertise to ISO 50001 have training opportunities available throughout 2018. This training prepares professionals for the certification exam. Read more >>
CP EnMS Online Training
Sept. 10 - Nov. 16, 2018 – Take online training for the Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS) and learn how to help organizations establish and/or maintain an energy management system that conforms to ISO 50001. Course materials are available for two months, offering flexibility to learn when convenient. This training prepares professionals for the certification exam. Read more >>
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Facility management, toy safety, ISO 9004 and more
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In this edition, we take a look at a new standard for facility management and get a sneak preview of ISO 9004, a new standard based on ISO 9001 that helps businesses achieve success over the long term.
In addition, we hear what’s new in the revision of ISO 8124 for toy safety and learn how a new international workshop for sanitation can help save lives.
New standard for facility management just published
If the future of work is all about employee experience, what about the workplace? The need to keep on top of the ever-changing trends in how and where people work makes facility management an essential aspect of organizational success… which is why new international guidelines have just been published.
Secrets of business success in new ISO standard
The average lifespan of businesses is shrinking, yet some have been around for hundreds of years. How to stay afloat in a rapidly changing world? A newly published standard aims to help.
Playing safe with kids’ toys
Keeping kids free from harm is the effect of ISO’s widely used International Standard for toy safety. And it has just been updated to ensure it covers all bases.
Saving lives with new standards for sanitation
Human waste safely transformed into useful resources such as clean drinking water? Seems inconceivable, yet work is underway to develop international guidance to help new technologies flourish, starting with the world’s first international workshop agreement.
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Climate Action
With climate change now squarely a priority on the public and political agenda, how are International Standards making a difference?
This issue brings together compelling views of the benefits of ISO standards on climate change from all points of the globe. Articles span a wide range of topics, including quantifying GHG emissions, climate change mitigation and adaptation frameworks and more
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March saw the launch of the 50001 Ready Utility Network Series, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) first facilitated forum for utilities, public benefit administrators (PBA), third party implementers, consultants, and regulators who share an interest in energy management systems (EnMS) including and ISO 50001 and DOE’s 50001 Ready program. The series provides an opportunity for these various stakeholders to interact and learn from DOE and each other.
The inaugural webinar attracted more than 80 participants. Presenters from DOE and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory provided a sound introduction to the series, describing the DOE 50001 Ready Utility Network Series’ purpose, and emphasizing DOE’s interest in adding value to utility and PBA communities. The agenda included an overview of the 50001 Ready recognition program, the 50001 Ready Navigator (a web application that provides step-by-step guidance to ISO 50001 implementation), and EnPI Lite (a set of online energy performance tools). Participants also discussed customer recruitment for 50001 Ready types of programs.
The series benefits all comers. Through presentations, stakeholders can learn about DOE energy management resources. The discussion period allows participants to share success stories, best practices, and ways to leverage and add to existing resources to support state and local program offerings. In like manner, DOE receives feedback on how to build additional value from 50001 Ready, which can help steer updates to existing tools and development of new ones. As the series progresses, the information sharing will help facilitate wider uptake of 50001 Ready, leading to the ultimate goal: increased energy management and associated energy and cost savings.
Each one-hour webinar will convene at 12 p.m. ET on the third Wednesday of every other month. Future webinars will feature speakers from the ratepayer efficiency community and planned topics include measuring energy performance, setting up a help desk, training staff, and developing a recognition program. The next session is scheduled for May 16, 2018 and will feature Ed Birch of the Strategic Energy Group, who will provide insights into his use of the 50001 Ready Navigator and recognition program to add value for his customers.
To register for the series, contact Sandy Glatt, Project Manager in DOE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, at sandy.glatt@ee.doe.gov.
About the 50001 Ready Program
DOE's 50001 Ready program recognizes facilities and organizations that practice ISO 50001-based energy management. The program does not require any external audits or certifications and is a self-paced, no-cost way for organizations to build a culture of structured energy improvement that leads to deeper and sustained savings. 50001 Ready partners with utilities and other organizations that support and facilitate the implementation of 50001 Ready energy management systems. Find out more about continuous energy improvement and 50001 Ready.
Schneider Electric achieved certification to ISO 50001 and SEP at 19 sites using an enterprise-wide approach, saving $1.8 million in annual energy costs. Its case study, published in 2017, describes how the company rolled out an energy management system across multiple sites. Read more >>
Congratulations to our other recent partners:
- ArcelorMittal [Cleveland, OH] – 50001 Ready, March 2018 (Learn more in the next 50001 Update!)
- Ingersoll Rand [Apodaca, Mexico] – Certified to ISO 50001 and SEP, March 2018
See all 50001 Ready partners and SEP certified facilities.
50001 TIPS & RESOURCES
Identifying significant energy uses (SEUs) will help you focus resources on your most promising opportunities to improve or maintain top energy performance. The 50001 Ready Navigator offers guidance, worksheets, and free software tools to assist with this step.
How do I identify the most significant energy uses at my facility?
- Analyze energy use at the equipment or system level to identify your SEUs. An excellent starting point is to inventory all equipment and systems to quantify their energy consumption. Use tools provided in the Navigator to develop reliable methods and criteria for evaluating usage levels.
- Review and update SEU data to continue identifying opportunities for improvement. Once you identify the SEUs, you will need to assess and monitor performance over time. Consider factors that could affect consumption when projecting future energy use. Establish a plan to regularly review and update the SEU data along with your evaluation and selection methodologies.
- Determine the relevant variables that affect the SEUs. Consider factors such as weather, occupancy, and production to determine how such variables may affect your SEUs. Understanding these relationships will enhance your ability to anticipate, control, and maximize energy performance at your organization. For this analysis, use DOE’s free EnPI Lite—you can even upload data from EPA’s Portfolio Manager.
50001 IN ACTION
DOE Recruiting for North American 50001 Ready Supply Chain Initiative
DOE is recruiting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers to receive training on the ISO 50001 energy management system to achieve savings. Starting in late spring 2018, cohorts of OEM and their suppliers will receive best-in-class ISO 50001 training through a series of in-person and remote training sessions over 12 months. This North American Supply Chain Energy Management Program is a partnership between the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (Mexico), Natural Resources Canada, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more >>
DOE Introduces the 50001 Ready Utility Network Series
The launch of the 50001 Ready Utility Network Series attracted more than 80 participants with a shared interest in ISO 50001. The series is DOE’s first facilitated forum for utilities, public benefit administrators (PBAs), third party implementers, consultants, and regulators to interact, share success stories, and learn how to leverage 50001 Ready. The next session is scheduled for May 16 at 12 p.m. ET and will feature Ed Birch of the Strategic Energy Group. Future forums will be held on the third Wednesday of energy other month. Learn more or sign up now >>
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP Performance Verifier Classroom Training
May 8-10, 2018 – Energy efficiency professionals who would like to serve on an SEP certification audit team and verify energy performance improvements can attend a training course to prepare for the certification exam. Read more >>
Free Webinar: Learn about Revisions to ISO 50001
May 17, 2018 – The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is in the final stages of updating ISO 50001, and the 2018 version will be published in the second half of 2018. This webinar will help organizations understand the changes to ISO 50001:2018 and the time frame to prepare for changes, as well as determine next steps for the transition. Read more >>
CP EnMS Classroom Training
June 11-14, 2018 – Train to become a Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS) and help organizations establish an EnMS that conforms to ISO 50001. This four-day in-person training course prepares professionals for the certification exam. Read more >>
Better Buildings Summit
August 21-23, 2018 – Registration is now open for DOE’s 2018 Better Buildings Summit, a premier event for energy professionals to explore innovative strategies, emerging technologies, financing trends, and much more. The Summit will be held in Cleveland, Ohio with DOE’s annual Energy Exchange conference. Visit the event website to view the preliminary agenda, register to attend, or sign up to exhibit. Read more >>
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Cummins Seymour Engine Plant and Technical Center in Seymour, Indiana, is the latest in a series of Cummins sites to earn certification to both the global ISO 50001 energy management standard and the Superior Energy Performance™ (SEP) program run by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In the process, Cummins Seymour cut its annual energy expenditures by 15.3% over two years, saving $2.75 million, and put in place a system to continuously build on those savings. These achievements highlight the savings and other ongoing benefits a global corporation can attain by using rigorous energy management systems to pursue ambitious energy goals.
“We believe structured energy management and aggressive goals are key to making progress in global energy efficiency,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at Cummins Inc.
Cummins’ long-standing commitment to and achievement of sustainable energy practices has attracted awards and accolades. To further reduce its environmental footprint, the company has set progressively higher goals for wider certification to ISO 50001 and SEP—which will lead to even greater savings. The Seymour site demonstrates both direct energy savings through use of a state-of-the-art energy management system (EnMS) and decreasing costs as additional sites are certified under a single corporate enterprise. Use of the EnMS at Cummins Seymour also turned up some surprising findings: careful energy tracking often reveals hidden energy-intensive processes.
Upon receiving the prestigious Energy Management Leadership Award from the global Clean Energy Ministerial in 2016, Cummins announced plans to have 40 of its manufacturing sites certified to ISO 50001 by 2020—representing 90% of the company’s manufacturing carbon footprint. ISO 50001 provides a framework to help companies manage and continually improve energy performance, reducing costs and emissions year after year. This business-friendly standard embeds best practices into any organization and provides a global benchmark for climate and clean energy action.
Cummins soon augmented this pledge, declaring that it would also seek SEP certification for its 10 manufacturing sites responsible for the highest energy usage. Cummins sees these big energy users as prime sites for SEP which incorporates many low-cost and no-cost measures to deliver significant savings per dollar of investment. SEP certification requires facilities to implement rigorous energy analyses and demonstrate ongoing, third-party verified energy savings from the use of ISO 50001.
DOE Better Plants program and has achieved its 25% energy intensity and 40% water intensity reduction goals. In addition, Cummins previously took advantage of SEP’s enterprise-wide approach, implementing ISO 50001 and SEP at three of its U.S. locations to save more than $4 million on annual energy costs. Managers at the Seymour site believe Cummins’ prior ISO 50001 experiences yielded clear benefits:
- Practical tips. A 30-minute phone call to a counterpart at Cummins’ previously ISO/SEP certified Rocky Mount Plant elicited useful insights on use of indicators and the energy analysis model.
- Internal auditor program. Cummins environmental and energy leaders travel to other sites across the enterprise to participate in internal audits and share best practices among Cummins facilities.
- Central resources: Cummins headquarters offers useful training on energy tools, procedures, and management for facility, environment, and manufacturing personnel. An open forum encourages personnel from diverse sites to share challenges, solutions, and impacts of energy management and get SEP/ISO certified.
One surprise turned up by the 50001 process at the Seymour Cummins site was that the facility’s air compressors were oversized for its operations. After changing to a smaller compressor with a variable-speed drive, the Seymour plant realized a 28% savings in compressed air energy costs.
Although already certified to ISO 14001, the Seymour Cummins Energy Team saw an opportunity through the ISO 50001 framework to take a deeper look at the equipment responsible for the bulk of the energy use and the opportunities to improve performance. Energy performance indicators developed under the SEP protocol help the site identify deviations quickly and take appropriate action to correct inefficiencies.
SEP and 50001 Ready program are resources administered by DOE to support U.S. manufacturing, commercial, and institutional facilities in their efforts to increase productivity and reduce energy use through the ISO 50001 standard. Members of the U.S. Council for Energy Efficient Manufacturing, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board developed SEP as a transparent system for certifying sustained improvements in energy performance and management practices. Learn more about SEP and 50001 Ready.
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ISO 45001, ecolabelling, information security and more
Dear friends and colleagues - welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we review the recently published ISO 45001, the world’s first International Standard for occupational health and safety, and see how it could have an impact in different regions around the world such as Latin America.
We also take a look at the updated versions of two key International Standards:
ISO 14024 for ecolabelling and ISO/IEC 27000 for information security.
ISO 45001 is now published
The world’s much anticipated International Standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) has just been published, and is set to transform workplace practices globally.
New version of ISO 14024 on ecolabelling just published
The world’s environmental context has changed dramatically since 1999 when ISO 14024 laid down the first international requirements for ecolabelling – a change that is mirrored by heightened consumer demands. A new updated version of the standard will help meet these expectations.
Creating a safety culture in Latin America
A prevalence of high-risk industries such as mining, exposure to powerful pesticides in agriculture and the exacerbation of risks due to climate change, are just some of the factors that contribute to occupational health and safety hazards in Latin America. But a culturally rooted lack of awareness and engagement is perhaps the greatest danger of all.
ISO/IEC 27000 – key International Standard for information security revised
2018 may only have just begun, but it looks like a big year for information security. With questions being raised about the security of micro-processors, and major cyber security initiatives such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation brought into effect this year, a new edition of ISO/IEC 27000 has come at just the right time.
ISOfocus
Health and safety at work –
Are you ready for ISO 45001?
Whether you are an employee, a manager or a business owner, you share a common goal – you don’t want anyone to get hurt on the job. Learn how to reduce workplace hazards and protect the health and safety of people in the workplace in this edition of ISOfocus.
Get in touch with your ISO member
Who is my ISO member?
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
Coming Up! DOE is launching a "50001 Ready Advocate Webinar" series in the coming months. These webinars will provide for a facilitated forum for utility, public benefit administrator, third party implementer, and regulator staff to share success stories and learn new ways to leverage 50001 Ready to benefit their new and existing program offerings. For more information on dates, topics, and registration, contact Sandy Glatt at sandy.glatt@ee.doe.gov.
50001 PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS
Comau [Novi, MI] is the first facility under a corporate ISO 50001 certification to receive recognition for 50001 Ready. The company used the Navigator to maintain its EnMS and expand its energy team, resulting in energy performance improvement of over 8%. Read more >>
Detroit Diesel [Detroit, MI] achieved certification to ISO 50001 and SEP in November 2015. SEP’s measurement and verification process helped Detroit Diesel quantify its $37 million in energy cost savings over 10 years. Their case study, published in 2017, shares details and insights. Read more >>
Congratulations to our other recent partners:
- Nissan [3 sites: Smyrna, TN; Canton, MS; Decherd, TN] – 50001 Ready, February 2018
- Cummins [Seymour, IN] – Certified to ISO 50001 and SEP, February 2018
- Volvo Group Trucks [Hagerstown, MD] – Recertified to ISO 50001 and SEP, November 2017
See all 50001 Ready partners and SEP certified facilities.
50001 TIPS & RESOURCES
Taking Stock of Energy Requirements and Uses: An important part of managing energy is gaining a full understanding of your organization’s energy sources and uses. This step is foundational to finding the greatest opportunities for savings and other business benefits.
What energy data should I collect?
- Identify energy-related legal requirements to ensure that all necessary energy data is included in the energy review and that compliance is evaluated over time. Use the Legal and Other Requirements Tracking Matrix to gather legal requirements embedded in law or through a government entity or regulatory agency plus requirements included in a corporate energy mandate or voluntary programs through government, utilities, or other agencies.
- Identify all energy sources and collect data. In this first step of the energy review, you will identify energy sources and uses as well as organizational data needs. Make sure to consider the facilities, equipment, systems, and processes associated with each energy source. For assistance in data collection, use DOE’s free software tools, which offer the bonus of helping you with the next step of your energy-saving journey, data analysis.
50001 IN ACTION
DOE Recruiting for North American 50001 Ready Supply Chain Initiative
DOE is recruiting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers to receive training on the ISO 50001 energy management system to achieve savings. Starting in spring 2018, cohorts of OEM and their suppliers will receive best-in-class ISO 50001 training through a series of in-person and remote training sessions over 12 months. This North American Supply Chain Energy Management Program is a partnership between the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (Mexico), Natural Resources Canada, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more >>
UPCOMING EVENTS
CP EnMS Online Training – Space Still Available, Sign Up by MARCH 15!
March 19-May 25, 2018 – Take online training for the Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS) and learn how to help organizations establish and/or maintain an energy management system that conforms to ISO 50001. Course materials are available for two months, offering flexibility to learn when convenient. A 10% discount is offered to organizations sending two or more people. This training prepares professionals for the certification exam. Read more >>
CP EnMS Classroom Training
June 11-14, 2018 – For classroom training, a four-day in-person training course is also offered for the CP EnMS. Read more >>
ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Classroom Training
April, August, and December 2018 – Auditors who want to expand their expertise to ISO 50001 have training opportunities available throughout 2018. This training prepares professionals for the certification exam. Read more >>
SEP Performance Verifier Classroom Training
May 8-10, 2018 – Energy efficiency professionals who would like to serve on an SEP certification audit team and verify energy performance improvements can attend a training course to prepare for the certification exam. Read more >>
Better Buildings Summit
August 21-23, 2018 – Registration is now open for DOE’s 2018 Better Buildings Summit, a premier event for energy professionals to explore innovative strategies, emerging technologies, financing trends, and much more. The Summit will be held in Cleveland, Ohio with DOE’s annual Energy Exchange conference. Visit the event website to view the preliminary agenda, register to attend, or sign up to exhibit. Read more >>
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Master the art of managing energy in a format that fits your schedule and learning style! Training for Certified Practitioners in Energy Management Systems (CP EnMS) is now available online.
Why take the training?
Both the classroom and online training courses prepare professionals for the CP EnMS certification exam administered by the Institute for Energy Management Professionals (IEnMP). These Certified Practitioners provide critical technical assistance to industrial and commercial facilities seeking to implement an energy management system that conforms to ISO 50001 (as needed for DOE’s 50001 Ready and Superior Energy Performance programs). They also assist facilities in developing energy performance indicators (EnPI) and baselines for use in tracking performance improvements and identifying effective metrics.
Whether you are a facility staff member, a consulting professional, or a service provider, this training will help you chart the path to reduced energy use and continuous savings in industrial facilities and commercial buildings.
For more details on specific offerings, please see the course descriptions at the links below.
Choose the training that works best for you:
- Online CP EnMS training: This virtual, interactive course includes webinars with instructors, exercises, homework, and knowledge checks over a ten-week period. Students will address EnMS, use tools such as the 50001 Ready Navigator and the Energy Footprint tool, consult case studies, and participate in discussion boards.
- March 19- May 25, 2018. Register by March 15. (If this is too soon, mark your calendar for the next session in September 2018)
- Classroom CP EnMS training: This four-day in-person training requires that you complete an online pre-course. Students will address EnMS, focus on energy performance skills, develop models for using measurement and verification protocols, and more.
- June 11-14, 2018. Register by June 1, 2018.
For both courses, a discount of 10% is offered for organizations that send two or more people.
Welcome to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE’s) first ISO 50001 news update! Here you will find DOE’s latest activities in energy continuous improvement, learn best practices from your peers, and get helpful advice on managing your facility’s energy. In addition, the 50001 Update will highlight the successes of partners from DOE's recognition programs for ISO 50001: the 50001 Ready program and the Superior Energy Performance (SEP) program.
50001 PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS
Four Seasons Produce, Inc. [Ephrata, PA] is the first facility to receive recognition for 50001 Ready. Energy management practices at its refrigerated warehouse have resulted in a 2.1% improvement in energy intensity. Read more >>
Des Moines Water Works [Des Moines, IA] is the first facility in the water sector certified to ISO 50001 and SEP, paving the way for similar facilities to increase efficiency, cut costs, and demonstrate responsible management of resources. Read more >>
Congratulations to our other recent partners:
- Charter Steel [Saukville, WI] – 50001 Ready, August 2017
- Comau [Novi, MI] – 50001 Ready, September 2017
- Schneider Electric – Certified to ISO 50001 and SEP in six more facilities across North America, July 2017
- MedImmune [Gaithersburg, MD] – Recertified to ISO 50001 and SEP, August 2017
See all 50001 Ready partners and SEP certified facilities.
50001 TIP & RESOURCES
Did You Know? The 50001 Ready Navigator is a free, publicly available resource to provide you with actionable guidance to establish a business culture of continual improvement in energy performance. Create a project and start inviting your known team members to begin tracking your progress. Download our Getting Started Guide (PDF) for step-by-step instructions.
First Things First: What are the first steps to set the foundation for continuous energy improvement?
- Define your scope and boundaries to focus your efforts and resources. What is the boundary line of your available energy data? Are there areas you want to exclude because of unavailability of data? Use the Scope and Boundaries worksheet in the Navigator to start thinking about and documenting the extent of your energy management system.
- Draft an energy policy to set the direction for energy management activities and provide the framework for using energy objectives to achieve energy performance improvements. Are there any energy performance targets that you are mandated to comply with? Use the Energy Policy Worksheet in the Navigator to develop a tailored energy policy for your facility.
50001 IN ACTION
Earn an Award for Your ISO 50001 Implementation – Deadline extended to February 14, 2018
Join the ranks of 70+ organizations worldwide honored for global leadership: The Energy Management Leadership Awards recognize organizations that use ISO 50001 to save energy and reduce costs. Top winners receive awards at the annual Clean Energy Ministerial meeting. Read more >>
ISO 50001 Incorporated in New Environmental Leadership Standard for Computer Servers
NSF 426, an international standard for the manufacture of computer servers, is the first product standard to include criteria for ISO 50001. U.S. Government and industry leadership in the development of product standards for green procurement provides support for continuous improvement along manufacturing supply chains. Read more >>
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Recognized for ISO 50001 Research and Development
The Industrial Applications Team at LBNL received the Lab’s prestigious 2017 Director’s Award for Exceptional Societal Impact Achievement, in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the research and advancement of ISO 50001. Read more >>
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEBINAR: Becoming 50001 Ready
Thursday, January 18, 2018, 2:00pm ET — Join us for a discussion on how to start implementing an energy management system using the DOE’s 50001 Ready recognition program. This webinar is hosted by the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). Register now >>
We are looking for facilities, best practices, and outstanding achievements to feature in our newsletters! Contact us at 50001Ready@lbl.gov if you would like to share your story.
Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) recently became the first U.S. water treatment utility to certify a plant to the ISO 50001 standard and Superior Energy Performance® (SEP) program. 
The SEP program has long helped industrial and commercial organizations establish energy management systems that meet the widely respected ISO 50001 standard and achieve verified energy and cost savings. As the first certified facility in the water sector, DMWW’s Fleur Water Treatment Plant has paved the way for similar facilities nationwide to increase efficiency, cut costs, and demonstrate responsible management of resources.
“By implementing a rigorous energy management system certified to ISO 50001 and Superior Energy Performance, Des Moines’ Fleur Water Treatment Plant increased its energy performance 2.7% in a single year and is now well-equipped to continuously build on those savings in the years ahead,” said Rob Ivester, director of the Advanced Manufacturing Office in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). “We congratulate Des Moines Water Works on this first-of-a-kind certification, which should encourage other water treatment agencies to pursue ISO 50001—tracking energy use and elevating energy awareness throughout their operations.”
Water treatment facilities across America increasingly face aging infrastructures and rising costs. According to the Electric Power Research Institute, U.S. water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems purchase nearly 70 billion kWh annually (about 1.8 percent of U.S. electricity consumption). Low-cost operational changes enabled by an energy management system can sustainably reduce operating costs to enable reinvestment in infrastructure or control rates.
“It is simply no longer an option to address water energy efficiency—it’s a mandate," observes William Stowe, Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager. Under Stowe, the Fleur Plant worked closely with DOE to implement ISO 50001 and SEP. DMWW had pursued energy-saving strategies for decades, but in 2014 senior leadership raised the bar by joining the SEP pilot for the water/wastewater sector. In 2016, DMWW joined DOE’s Better Plants program and set a goal to increase energy efficiency 25% utility-wide by 2026. In the following year (2017), DMWW joined the Better Plants Challenge, which involves a commitment to share their solutions.
Participation in the SEP pilot enabled the utility to tap into a set of complementary DOE resources that will help the utility meet its 2026 Better Plants goal and drive continual improvement in energy performance. Key resources include training and free software tools—such as the Energy Performance Indicator (EnPI) Tool.
Managing Energy More Effectively
DMWW formed an energy team that actively involves personnel from across the organization. The team proceeded to develop an energy policy, energy usage baseline, and energy performance improvement models. To better monitor energy consumption, more than 50 sub-meters were installed on pumps, buildings, and other systems that use large amounts of energy. Monitoring, measuring, and analyzing these significant energy users helped to identify several large pieces of equipment that were not operating at peak efficiency, enabling the utility to take corrective steps.
The energy team engaged and shared information with all DMWW employees throughout the implementation process and continues to do so to ensure their ongoing support and involvement. A key source of reliable energy data is the EnPI Tool. It has become a go-to resource for calculating and normalizing performance indicators or analyzing relevant variables for individual systems.
Internalizing Energy Awareness
ISO 50001 and SEP helped the utility establish a formal structure to embed energy management processes and reporting into normal business procedures, ensuring the retention and growth of energy savings over time.
Doug Oscarson, Des Moines Water Works Energy Manager, is enthusiastic about the new energy management system. “The certification is a clear indication to the public, our customers, and employees that Des Moines Water Works is serious about good stewardship of our natural resources, improving energy performance, and reducing carbon emissions,” he said. “As a widely accepted international standard, ISO 50001 garners immediate respect.”
Next Steps for Savings That Endure and Grow
ISO 50001 has empowered employees at Des Moines Water Works to incorporate energy-saving actions in day-to-day operations: taking into consideration how and where energy is used, the cost of energy, and its impact on water rates. This increased employee engagement is shown by a doubling in energy-related employee suggestions. In addition, ISO 50001 has directly involved budgeting and executive staff in evaluating energy projects and their impacts. This new culture of managing energy performance will help the utility expand its energy and cost savings to benefit the environment and all its water customers.
The DOE-administered Superior Energy Performance® program provides guidance, tools, and protocols for facilities that want third-party verification and certification of their energy performance improvement from implementing the ISO 50001 standard. Members of the U.S. Council for Energy Efficient Manufacturing, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) developed SEP as a transparent system for certifying sustained improvements in energy performance and management practices
Join a webinar with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to learn more about 50001 Ready, DOE’s recognition program for facilities practicing continuous improvement in energy management. 50001 Ready offers a self-guided approach for facilities to improve their energy performance and self-attest to the structure of ISO 50001, a voluntary global standard for energy management systems in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.
Get "50001 Ready"
December 13, 2017 at 2:00pm EST
Registration Link
The 50001 Ready program is not a certification program, and does not require any third-party audits or verification. Instead, the program offers a no-cost way to receive recognition for establishing a business practice around energy. Organizations that are recognized as 50001 Ready are positioned to achieve ISO 50001 or DOE’s Superior Energy Performance certification if they choose.
No matter how large or small your organization, implementing a structured energy management system can be a key step to:
- Cutting operational costs
- Achieving continual operational improvement
- Improving risk management
- Staying competitive in the marketplace
The objective of this webinar is to show how to participate in DOE’s 50001 Ready program and understand how companies can benefit from using the DOE’s 50001 Ready Navigator tool.
ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 progress, revolutionary toilets and more...
Dear friends and colleagues – welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we are given an update on the progress of ISO 45001, ISO’s upcoming standard for occupational health and safety, and get an insight into the revised version of
ISO 50001, ISO’s iconic standard for energy management systems.
In addition, we learn about a future standard that helps provide toilets in regions where there is no reliable water system and take a look at a recently published standard for autonomous mining.
Vote starts on final draft of ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety
Every day, thousands of lives are lost due to work accidents or fatal diseases linked to work activities. These are deaths that could and should have been prevented, and must be in the future. A new standard in development aims to help organizations do just that, and it has now reached one of the final stages in its development.
New draft of ISO 50001 energy management standard
Since 2011, organizations have been able to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use and consumption, thanks to ISO 50001.
Read more
ISO 30500 to boost global health in places without sewers
In many places around the world, rural and urban populations have to use toilets that aren’t connected to mains sewers. In many cases, city planners are working hard to address this by investing in infrastructures. But for millions of people, non-sewered systems are the only option and with waterborne diseases posing major risks to human health, it’s important to get it right. That’s where an upcoming Draft International Standard comes in.
Unearthing the potential of autonomous mining with
ISO 17757
Every year, well over a million people are killed in road traffic accidents. In almost all cases, these deaths occur due to crashes where human error was a significant factor. How can autonomous vehicle technology help remove human mistakes from the equation?
ISOfocus
The art of governing
Poor governance can threaten market integrity, distort competition and endanger economic development. In this issue, ISOfocus gives an overview of the most interesting, important and complex changes needed to implement and sustain good governance. It looks at ways to improve business practices and policies and where ISO standards can contribute.
Get in touch with your ISO member
Who is my ISO member?
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
Smart cities, Emmy awards, the sharing economy and more...
Dear friends and colleagues – welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we take a look at ISO 14055, a new standard to help tackle land degradation, and learn about a new framework to support the safe and effective expansion of the sharing economy business model.
In addition, we head to Hollywood to receive a Primetime Emmy Award for video engineering and invite you to Barcelona for our second World Smart City Forum.
New ISO standard to combat land degradation
Our consumption of the earth’s natural reserves has doubled in the last 30 years and a third of the planet’s land is now severely degraded. There is an urgent need to find solutions for land management policy, planning and practices.
-New ISO solution to support the sharing economy model
Whether it’s hailing a taxi, finding somewhere to stay on your travels or arranging help at home, new and sophisticated Websites and apps are ripping up traditional business models. A new ISO International Workshop Agreement aims to provide the foundation on which more standardization solutions to support the sharing economy can be built.
Read more
IEC, ISO and ITU receive Primetime Emmy Award
The US Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has awarded an Emmy for outstanding achievement in engineering to the expert group responsible for “High Efficiency Video Coding”, the video compression standard that has emerged as the primary coding format for Ultra-High Definition (UHD) TV.
World Smart City Forum to support smarter cities
The Smart City Expo World Congress, the world’s largest smart city event, will start in a few weeks’ time. This year’s congress is particularly vital to the future of smart and sustainable cities as it represents a critical opportunity for standards to be showcased.
ISOfocus
The art of governing
Poor governance can threaten market integrity, distort competition and endanger economic development. In this issue, ISOfocus gives an overview of the most interesting, important and complex changes needed to implement and sustain good governance. It looks at ways to improve business practices and policies and where ISO standards can contribute.
Get in touch with your
ISO member
Who is my ISO member?
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
ISO/IEC 17025, missing persons and refugees, World Standards Day, and more...
Dear friends and colleagues - welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we get an update on the progress of the revision of ISO/IEC 17025, the standard for testing and calibration, and hear from the German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy as she talks about International Standards.
In addition, we discuss the subject of missing persons and refugees and where International Standards could play a role, and get enthusiastic about the annual World Standards Day coming up on 14 October.
ISO/IEC 17025 moves to final stage of revision
Calibration as well as testing and analysing a sample is the daily practice of more than 60 000 laboratories worldwide, but how can they reassure customers about the reliability of their results?
International Standards demonstrate benefits of international cooperation, says German minister
“The success of International Standards is a good example of the benefits international cooperation can bring,” said Brigitte Zypries, the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, at the ISO General Assembly in Berlin, Germany. Ms Zypries went on to congratulate the organization for the work it is doing to support international trade.
Missing persons and refugees – a new target for standardization?
By the end of 2016, over 65.6 million people worldwide were uprooted from their homes by conflict and persecution. Not only has this resulted in human suffering for those fleeing, but it has also created an important burden on host countries. At this year’s meeting of the ISO Committee on developing country matters (DEVCO), guest speakers from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Lebanese foreign ministry explored whether ISO’s standards setting expertise could support the development of solutions for humanitarian work.
World Standards Day
Each year on 14 October, the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU celebrate World Standards Day, which is a means of paying tribute to the collaborative efforts of the thousands of experts worldwide who develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as international standards.
ISOfocus
Transport trends
The pace of global transport and logistics is non-stop. So what are the big issues to watch out for? The latest ISOfocus looks at the main environmental, economic and technology trends driving the future of mobility and presents standards solutions for a cleaner, safer and more reliable/efficient transportation system.
Get in touch with your
ISO member
Who is my ISO member?
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
Dear friends and colleagues - welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we take a closer look at the standard behind protective glasses for watching the solar eclipse and discover a newly published guidance document to help organizations get the most out of ISO 26000 for social responsibility.
In addition, we learn about the recently updated ISO 32000, the specification document behind Adobe PDF, and get a glimpse of ISO 17717, the new standard for improving weather balloons.
How to enjoy a solar eclipse in total safety
The first rule of a solar eclipse is, you don’t look directly at the sun with the naked eye.
If you value your eye sight, you can admire this astronomical event in all safety with a pair of protective glasses conforming to ISO 12312-2:2015, Eye and face protection – Sunglasses and related eyewear – Part 2: Filters for direct observation of the sun.
Helping organizations get full benefit from ISO 26000
Getting the most out of ISO 26000, the world’s first and most widely used International Standard for social responsibility, is the aim of a new guidance document just published.
The worldwide standard for electronic documents is evolving
The PDF format exemplifies the value of standards. Had the specification for PDF not been published from the technology’s introduction in 1993, PDF would just be one of a dozen document formats. More than any other single factor, Adobe’s decision to make the PDF specification freely available enabled an ecosystem of developers.
A new standard for weather balloons just published
As worldwide research into weather patterns and natural disasters rises, so too does the use of meteorological balloons. Increasing global trade and demand for balloons that provide accurate data requires an international approach. A new ISO International Standard has just been published to take them to the next level.
ISOfocus
Transport trends
The pace of global transport and logistics is non-stop. So what are the big issues to watch out for? This issue looks at the main environmental, economic and technology trends driving the future of mobility and presents standards solutions for a cleaner, safer and more reliable/efficient transportation system.
Get in touch with your ISO member
Who is my ISO member?
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
Carbon footprint of buildings, call centres, video fire detectors and more...
Dear friends and colleagues - welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we take a look at the newly published ISO 16745 for measuring the carbon metric of buildings, essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and learn about ISO 18295, a new standard that will help call centres improve their customer service.
In addition, we discover a new technical specification that helps improve the safety and reliability of video fire detectors, and sit down with economist Simon Baptist to discuss the role of standards in the current global economy.
Measuring the carbon footprint of buildings in a simple way
There are hundreds of millions of individual buildings in the world, each presenting multiple and diverse energy needs. Even though most countries have introduced policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in buildings through measures to improve energy efficiency, these policies have not resulted in a significant reduction in emissions.
Improving the customer experience with new standards for call centres just published
We all know the frustration of phoning a call centre, only to be put on hold for an interminable amount of time or taken through a long and complex series of options before arriving at a dead end. And when we finally get hold of someone, it is usually to battle with the language barrier or be told to call back later – all while paying an extortionate rate for the call itself.
New ISO standard on video fire detectors will help save lives
Early detection of fire and smoke are essential to save lives, property and the environment. Modern technology such as video fire detectors, especially in some high-risk places like tunnels, oil and gas environments, public buildings or storage areas, enable a fast response to a potential fire. A new ISO technical specification on video fire detectors helps ensure more efficient and reliable equipment.
Economists have reasons to be cheerful
ISOfocus sat down with renowned economist and economics consultant Simon Baptist to discuss the state of our global economy. What he says seems to very much support – encourage, even – the widespread use of International Standards to help meet the challenges of new technologies and benefit the global economy.
ISOfocus
Making history
This edition of ISOfocus depicts an evolving organization. From the birth of the first ISO standard in 1951 to our emblematic management systems standards and our latest adaptation for educational institutions, the issue takes a look back at ISO’s 70-year journey and some of the formative events that shaped its history.
Get in touch with your ISO member
Who is my ISO member?
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
-Energy efficient buildings, smart cities, food safety management and more
In this edition, we take a look at the newly published ISO 52000 series of standards for measuring the energy performance of buildings, and get an update on the status of ISO 22000, the food safety management standard, currently under revision.
We also learn about ISO/TS 22163, a new sector-specific application of ISO 9001 that defines quality management in the rail sector and get an insight into ISO/IEC 30182, a standard that gives guidance on smart cities.
ISO 52000 leads the way on clean energy building solutions
If you want to find major emitters of global carbon dioxide, look no further than your city’s skyline. Buildings account for more than one-third of all final energy consumption and half of global electricity use. And they’re responsible for approximately one-third of global carbon emissions. Read more
The revision of ISO 22000 on food management moves one step further
Revision is ongoing for ISO 22000 on food safety management systems, which has just reached the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage. The revised standard will incorporate a new core structure as well as recognized key elements to ensure food safety at every step of the food chain. Read more
All aboard: a new standard helps to keep the trains on time
Whether it is due to the wrong type of leaf on the tracks, staff on strike or signal problems, train delays are, for many of us, a part of life (except if you live in Switzerland!). However, guidelines just published hope to change all that, by bringing a quality management approach to the rail sector. Read more
Smart city concept model published
Ten years ago, the United Nations announced that the human race had reached a tipping point. 2007 marked the year that more than 50 % of the world’s population lived in cities. Today, that proportion is far higher and for billions city life is the only way imaginable. Fortunately, a new ISO/IEC standard is helping make that ongoing growth safe and sustainable. Read more
ISOfocus
Making history
This edition of ISOfocus depicts an evolving organization. From the birth of the first ISO standard in 1951 to our emblematic management systems standards and our latest adaptation for educational institutions, the issue takes a look back at ISO’s 70-year journey and some of the formative events that shaped its history.
It offers a forward-looking view of the evolution of International Standards, accounting for factors such as globalization, technology trends, the development of new products and the state of the global economy, all of which, ultimately, highlight the demand for standards.
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In this edition, we learn about a new ISO committee’s plans for developing standards in the area of blockchain technology and get an update on ISO 9004, the quality management standard for sustained business success, that is currently under review.
We also take a look at a new standard being developed to help organizations put together programmes for managing climate change. Finally, we get introduced to a new standard for organizational resilience that helps businesses thrive, whatever the challenges.
Blockchain technology set to grow further with international standards in pipeline
Blockchain technology holds immense promise to revolutionize financial transactions – and with it, improve a whole host of things from financial inclusion to efficiencies in government, health and all areas of business. A new ISO technical committee promises to take it to the next level, having now defined areas for future standardization work. Read more
The key to sustained business success with ISO 9004
Why have some organizations been around for hundreds of years while others last only five minutes? The key is to create success that lasts. ISO 9004 gives guidance to help companies achieve “sustained success” and has just reached a crucial stage in its revision process. Read more
New ISO standard for climate action framework under development
Greenhouse gases (GHG) are identified as the principal cause of climate change and managing them is crucial to help us adapt to its consequences. To address the issue, initiatives are being developed on an international, regional, national and local scale to limit GHG concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere. Future ISO 14080 will help government and industry put together credible, transparent and consistent climate action. Read more
Organizational resilience made simple with new ISO standard
Resilience is the key for any business wanting to thrive in an ever-changing world. A new standard just published will help put organizations in a better position to meet the challenges ahead. Read more
ISOfocus
Smart farming
The agricultural sector is set to face enormous challenges in order to feed the 9.6 billion people that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicts are going to inhabit the planet by 2050. So what’s the solution? Welcome to smart farming.
This issue examines how high-tech farming techniques and technologies can improve production output while minimizing cost and preserving resources. Among the experts interviewed are agricultural machinery companies, United Nations leaders and standards professionals from around the world, in fields ranging from climate-smart farming to sustainable cocoa and nutritious dairy production.
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There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
Blockchain technology, climate change actions and more
- welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we learn about a new ISO committee’s plans for developing standards in the area of blockchain technology and get an update on ISO 9004, the quality management standard for sustained business success, that is currently under review.
We also take a look at a new standard being developed to help organizations put together programmes for managing climate change. Finally, we get introduced to a new standard for organizational resilience that helps businesses thrive, whatever the challenges.
Blockchain technology set to grow further with international standards in pipeline
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,
Blockchain technology holds immense promise to revolutionize financial transactions – and with it, improve a whole host of things from financial inclusion to efficiencies in government, health and all areas of business. A new ISO technical committee promises to take it to the next level, having now defined areas for future standardization work. Read more
The key to sustained business success with ISO 9004
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,
Why have some organizations been around for hundreds of years while others last only five minutes? The key is to create success that lasts. ISO 9004 gives guidance to help companies achieve “sustained success” and has just reached a crucial stage in its revision process. Read more
New ISO standard for climate action framework under development
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Greenhouse gases (GHG) are identified as the principal cause of climate change and managing them is crucial to help us adapt to its consequences. To address the issue, initiatives are being developed on an international, regional, national and local scale to limit GHG concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere. Future ISO 14080 will help government and industry put together credible, transparent and consistent climate action. Read more
Organizational resilience made simple with new ISO standard
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Resilience is the key for any business wanting to thrive in an ever-changing world. A new standard just published will help put organizations in a better position to meet the challenges ahead. Read more
ISOfocus
Smart farming
The agricultural sector is set to face enormous challenges in order to feed the 9.6 billion people that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicts are going to inhabit the planet by 2050. So what’s the solution? Welcome to smart farming.
This issue examines how high-tech farming techniques and technologies can improve production output while minimizing cost and preserving resources. Among the experts interviewed are agricultural machinery companies, United Nations leaders and standards professionals from around the world, in fields ranging from climate-smart farming to sustainable cocoa and nutritious dairy production.
Get in touch with your ISO member
Who is my ISO member?
-
-
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
Blockchain technology, climate change actions and more
welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we learn about a new ISO committee’s plans for developing standards in the area of blockchain technology and get an update on ISO 9004, the quality management standard for sustained business success, that is currently under review.
We also take a look at a new standard being developed to help organizations put together programmes for managing climate change. Finally, we get introduced to a new standard for organizational resilience that helps businesses thrive, whatever the challenges.
Blockchain technology set to grow further with international standards in pipeline
Blockchain technology holds immense promise to revolutionize financial transactions – and with it, improve a whole host of things from financial inclusion to efficiencies in government, health and all areas of business. A new ISO technical committee promises to take it to the next level, having now defined areas for future standardization work. Read more
The key to sustained business success with ISO 9004
Why have some organizations been around for hundreds of years while others last only five minutes? The key is to create success that lasts. ISO 9004 gives guidance to help companies achieve “sustained success” and has just reached a crucial stage in its revision process.
Sustainable procurement, health and safety at work and more...
welcome to the ISO newsletter!
In this edition, we discover the much awaited ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement that will help businesses make better purchasing decisions, improving their performance and the world around them.
We also learn about a new standard for acoustics, which sets out a reliable new methodology to monitor the influence of road surface on traffic noise.
Finally, we get an update on the future ISO 45001 on health and safety at work and find out about standards that improve ergonomics in work systems and workloads, for a better workplace and happier staff.
You are what you buy – the first International Standard for sustainable procurement just published
Sustainable purchasing can improve supplier relations – and your business.
ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement has just been published to help organizations make sustainable purchasing a way of life. Read more
ISO tackles loud traffic noise
Anyone living near a busy road will agree that traffic noise is a serious nuisance. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it can also affect our health and lead to premature death. Read more
Moving ahead with ISO 45001 for safety and health at work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is the ideal time to consider a new International Standard due out early next year – ISO 45001 – ISO’s first standard for occupational health and safety management systems. Read more
A better designed workplace with ISO standards
Depression and mental health conditions are on the rise globally. Affecting more than 300 million people of all ages across the world, depression causes immense suffering to people and their families, as well as placing a great economic cost on society. Its consequences and solutions are highlighted in this year’s World Health Day on 7 April. Read more
ISOfocus
Smart
farming
The agricultural sector is set to face enormous challenges in order to feed the 9.6 billion people that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) predicts are going to inhabit the planet by 2050. So what’s the solution? Welcome to smart farming.
This issue examines how high-tech farming techniques and technologies can improve production output while minimizing cost and preserving resources. Among the experts interviewed are agricultural machinery companies, United Nations leaders and standards professionals from around the world, in fields ranging from climate-smart farming to sustainable cocoa and nutritious dairy production.
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Mobile banking, education management systems and more...
In this edition, we discover a selection of fresh and new - or newly revised - standards!
ISO 12812 is designed to support and grow the technology behind mobile banking while ISO 21001 will help educational institutions improve their services through the implementation of a management system.
Moreover, business collaboration is set to get even better with the publication of ISO 44001 and the recently updated ISO 8559 series for clothing sizes will help clothing manufacturers ensure that everything fits just right.
A step towards financial inclusion for all with new ISO standards
Mobile banking not only makes our life easier, it gives access to banking services to those that have none. A new series of standards just published will provide the platform for this technology to expand and grow, bringing robust and secure banking services to more people than ever before. Read more
Loving to learn: A new management system standard for educational organizations
Education is not only a basic right, but a fundamental part of society, so the quality of educational providers is everyone’s concern. While they can’t necessarily guarantee outcomes, there is a lot that educational institutes can do to stimulate learning and ensure learners are getting the level of quality they expect. A new standard is being developed to help them do just that, and it has just reached a critical stage. Read more
Better business together - the next step in collaborative working
Together we can do more, so the saying goes. Collaboration with other organizations or people can be a powerful tool to achieve great things in business. A new standard has just been published to help businesses do just that. Read more
Tinker Tailor – clothing size standards get a makeover
In days gone by, we went to a dressmaker. These days, we talk about things like “size zero” and wonder if we are getting slimmer because we can now squeeze into an 8. Ever wondered how clothing sizes are calculated and why they vary? A standard for measuring the body in order to calculate clothing size and shape profiles has just been updated to ensure that everything fits just right. Read more
ISOfocus
Active ageing
If you think “aged”, “senior” and “elderly” are negative buzzwords, think again! Businesses, large and small, have begun to use the ageing market as a lens through which to view their strategic plans. Contrary to common negative perceptions, older adults are creating a new niche market and fuelling growth and innovation.
This issue examines how individuals, businesses and societies will navigate the previously uncharted waters of rapidly ageing societies. Among the experts interviewed are faculty, companies, small business leaders and standards professionals from around the world, in fields ranging from robots to community infrastructures to aesthetic surgery services.
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Who is my ISO member?
ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country.
There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization?
2-Day Workshop:
Root Cause Analysis and CAPA using 8-D Problem Solving Method
Francisco, CA | September 22-23, 2016
Registrations till August 20, 2016 - $1299
Registrations till September 5, 2016 - $1499
Registrations after September 5, 2016 - $1699
Register Now and get below for FREE:
- Valuable 8-D Reporting worksheet handouts for effective development of the 8-D Reporting structure
- LICENSE of 8-D Problem Solving Software (MS Access based 8-D Software License
- SW zip file on USB or CD in Day 1)
- Additional valuable Forms/Records templates (Excel format) for easy customization of professional 8-D Reporting and Quality Improvement activities
All learning materials are developed by ISO experts experienced in Quality Management System training based on Six Sigma quality improvement methodologies.
In this comprehensive hands on workshop you will learn how to keep better track of all of corrective and preventive actions and create process to cease repetition of these problems. How to turn defects and problems into Opportunities for Improvement and communicate that throughout the organization. Instructor/trainer will cover all aspects of Problem solving during "Hands on" group exercises and train participants in how to use 8-D Reporting for Quality Improvement projects. Seminar Participants will also be trained on a variety of Six Sigma methods like Value Stream Mapping to drive immediate and effective quality improvement in their product and/or service quality environment inclusive how to establish and use a A-3 Project Reporting Storyboard.
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21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for SaaS/Cloud Applications: 2-day In-person Seminar
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San Diego, CA
14-Sep-16
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September 15-16, 2016
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Day 1
- 8:30-8:45: Meet & Greet
- 8:45-10:00: Introduction to 8-D Problem Solving
- 10:00-11:30: Learn how to use 8-D Analysis and Reporting
- 11:30-12:00: Quality Management System Implementation based on ISO 9001:2015
- 12:00-1:00: Lunch
- 1:00-2:00: Learn how to use 8-D Analysis and Reporting for Quality Improvement
- 2:00-3:00: 8-D Analysis for problem solving - Software maneuvering practice
- 3:00-3:30: Advanced Application of 8-D Cost Analysis
- 3:30-4:30: 8-D Analysis exercises / Case Study / Best Practice
Day 2
- 8:30-9:00: Introduction to Problem Solving
- 9:00-10:00: Concept of Problem Solving Teams
- 10:00-10:30: Overview of Process Management
- 10:30-11:00: PDCA Approach to 8-D Problem Solving
- 11:00-12:00: Problem Solving Tools
- 12:00-1:00: Lunch
- 1:00-2:00: Project Reporting Using A3 Storyboard
- 2:00-4:00: 8-D Reporting and A-3 Reporting active exercises Quality Improvement Worksheets / Excel templates distribution to participants Q&A (No question left out)
- 4:00-4:30: Distribution of Seminar Handouts/ Excel templates (Cause & Effect, 5-Why, Pareto Charts, Histogram, Value Stream Mapping template and many more….
Click here for detailed agenda
Robert Jasper
ISO Quality Management Auditor, ISO Consultant for ISO 9001:2015 Transition, ISO Certification, Consultant
Robert Jasper is the Founder and the Head Consultant of the brand The Art of Quality Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in result based Quality Management Consulting. Over the last decade, Robert has trained and consulted organizations of all sizes and various industries to develop... (Read more)
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1300 Veterans Boulevard,
South San Francisco, CA 94080,
Tel: (650) 871-4100
Registrations till August 20, 2016 - $1299
Registrations till September 5, 2016 - $1499
Registrations after September 5, 2016 - $1699
Your registration fee includes the workshop, all course materials and lunch.
Register for 3 and the 4th person gets a FREE pass. For more than 1 registration, please call Customer care at +1-888-717-2436.
September 15-16, 2016 | San Diego, CA
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By: Kevin Gholston | Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PDT (90 Min)
The new ISO 9001:2015 requires companies to establish context of the organization and utilize this perspective along with the new High Level Structure (HLS) Clauses. This webinar is designed for quality assurance managers, management representatives, ISO 9001 implementation teams, and quality management system auditors. With the release of ISO 9001:2015 in September 23, 2015, now is the time to prepare. This 9001-2015 Transition Overview course will highlight the changes from the ISO 9001:2008 revision.
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Instructor: Kevin Gholston
Product ID: 704781
Why Should You Attend:
Do you know what's in the new standard?
Are you currently certified under ISO 9001:2008?
If yes, there are some significant changes heading your way. This webinar will provide an overview of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) standard and introduction to the new concept of “context of the organization.”
This course is designed for employees with a need to have an understanding of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and how to begin planning how to implement it within their organizations. Since 2012, all ISO management system standards are being updated against the new 10-clause High Level Structure (HLS) and common core. The instructor will review all the clauses and provide clear interpretations and examples.
In addition to the new structure, there are some rather sweeping changes. Gone are some iconic requirements such as the requirements for a "quality manual" or a "management representative." Get prepared for the changes now.
Learning Objectives:
Understand and plan for the changes to ISO 9001:2015
Develop a strategy for using context of the organization and how it should relate to the quality statement, key objectives and more at their organization
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
The underlying philosophy and principles, concepts and requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, and how to apply them.
Key differences between the ISO 9001:2008 version and understand the implications of these differences against the revised standard ISO 9001:2015. This will include a discussion about the iconic requirements such as the requirements for a "quality manual" or a "management representative."
The new 10-clause High Level Structure (HLS) and common core. The instructor will review all the clauses and provide clear interpretations and examples.
How to establish and use “context of the organization” with the inclusion of a form that the students may use at their organization.
Who Will Benefit:
Quality Assurance Managers
Management Representatives
ISO 9001 Implementation Teams
Quality Management System Auditors
Instructor Profile:
Kevin M. Gholston, with CVG Strategy, has implemented quality management systems at many companies with specific experience in AS9100, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485 with FDA QSR, OHSAS 18001, and AAR M-1002 and M-1003 (American Association of Railroads). He is an Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 with FDA QSR.
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2-Day Workshop:
Root Cause Analysis and CAPA using 8-D Problem Solving Method
Registrations till July 25, 2016 - $1299
Registrations till August 20, 2016 - $1399
Registrations till September 5, 2016 - $1499
Registrations after September 5, 2016 - $1699
Register Now and get below for FREE:
- Valuable 8-D Reporting worksheet handouts for effective development of the 8-D Reporting structure
- LICENSE of 8-D Problem Solving Software (MS Access based 8-D Software License
- SW zip file on USB or CD in Day 1)
- Additional valuable Forms/Records templates (Excel format) for easy customization of professional 8-D Reporting and Quality Improvement activities
All learning materials are developed by ISO experts experienced in Quality Management System training based on Six Sigma quality improvement methodologies.
In this comprehensive hands on workshop you will learn how to keep better track of all of corrective and preventive actions and create process to cease repetition of these problems. How to turn defects and problems into Opportunities for Improvement and communicate that throughout the organization. Instructor/trainer will cover all aspects of Problem solving during "Hands on" group exercises and train participants in how to use 8-D Reporting for Quality Improvement projects. Seminar Participants will also be trained on a variety of Six Sigma methods like Value Stream Mapp ing to drive immediate and effective quality improvement in their product and/or service quality environment inclusive how to establish and use a A-3 Project Reporting Storyboard.
Day 1
- 8:30-8:45: Meet & Greet
- 8:45-10:00: Introduction to 8-D Problem Solving
- 10:00-11:30: Learn how to use 8-D Analysis and Reporting
- 11:30-12:00: Quality Management System Implementation based on ISO 9001:2015
- 12:00-1:00: Lunch
- 1:00-2:00: Learn how to use 8-D Analysis and Reporting for Quality Improvement
- 2:00-3:00: 8-D Analysis for problem solving - Software maneuvering practice
- 3:00-3:30: Advanced Application of 8-D Cost Analysis
- 3:30-4:30: 8-D Analysis exercises / Case Study / Best Practice
Day 2
- Introduction to Problem Solving
- Concept of Problem Solving Teams
- Overview of Process Management
- PDCA Approach to 8-D Problem Solving
- Problem Solving Tools
- Lunch
- Project Reporting Using A3 Storyboard
- 8-D Reporting and A-3 Reporting active exercises Quality Improvement Worksheets / Excel templates distribution to participants Q&A (No question left out)
- Distribution of Seminar Handouts/ Excel templates (Cause & Effect, 5-Why, Pareto Charts, Histogram, Value Stream Mapping template and many more…)
Click here for detailed agenda
Robert Jasper,
ISO Quality Management Auditor, ISO Consultant for ISO 9001:2015 Transition, ISO Certification, Consultant
Robert Jasper is the Founder and the Head Consultant of the brand The Art of Quality Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in result based Quality Management Consulting. Over the last decade, Robert has trained and consulted organizations of all sizes and various industries to develop... (Read more)
San Francisco, CA | September 22-23, 2016
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Registrations till August 20, 2016 - $1399
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Your registration fee includes the workshop, all course materials and lunch.
Register for 3 and the 4th person gets a FREE pass. For more than 1 registration, please call Customer care at +1-888-717-2436
2-Day Workshop:
Root Cause Analysis and CAPA using 8-D Problem Solving Method
September 22-23, 2016
Registrations till July 25, 2016 - $1299
Registrations till August 20, 2016 - $1399
Registrations till September 5, 2016 - $1499
Registrations after September 5, 2016 - $1699
Register Now and get below for FREE:
- Valuable 8-D Reporting worksheet handouts for effective development of the 8-D Reporting structure
- LICENSE of 8-D Problem Solving Software (MS Access based 8-D Software License
- SW zip file on USB or CD in Day 1)
- Additional valuable Forms/Records templates (Excel format) for easy customization of professional 8-D Reporting and Quality Improvement activities
All learning materials are developed by ISO experts experienced in Quality Management System training based on Six Sigma quality improvement methodologies.
In this comprehensive hands on workshop you will learn how to keep better track of all of corrective and preventive actions and create process to cease repetition of these problems. How to turn defects and problems into Opportunities for Improvement and communicate that throughout the organization. Instructor/trainer will cover all aspects of Problem solving during "Hands on" group exercises and train participants in how to use 8-D Reporting for Quality Improvement projects. Seminar Participants will also be trained on a variety of Six Sigma methods like Value Stream Mapping to drive immediate and effective quality improvement in their product and/or service quality environment inclusive how to establish and use a A-3 Project Reporting Storyboard.
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ISO 9001:2015 Transition Overview
The new ISO 9001:2015 requires companies to establish context of the organization and utilize this perspective along with the new High Level Structure (HLS) Clauses. This webinar is designed for quality assurance managers, management representatives, ISO 9001 implementation teams, and quality management system auditors. With the release of ISO 9001:2015 in September 23, 2015, now is the time to prepare. This 9001-2015 Transition Overview course will highlight the changes from the ISO 9001:2008 revision.
Instructor: Kevin Gholston
Product ID: 704781
Why Should You Attend:
- Do you know what's in the new standard?
- Are you currently certified under ISO 9001:2008?
If yes, there are some significant changes heading your way. This webinar will provide an overview of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) standard and introduction to the new concept of “context of the organization.”
This course is designed for employees with a need to have an understanding of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and how to begin planning how to implement it within their organizations. Since 2012, all ISO management system standards are being updated against the new 10-clause High Level Structure (HLS) and common core. The instructor will review all the clauses and provide clear interpretations and examples.
In addition to the new structure, there are some rather sweeping changes. Gone are some iconic requirements such as the requirements for a "quality manual" or a "management representative." Get prepared for the changes now.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand and plan for the changes to ISO 9001:2015
- Develop a strategy for using context of the organization and how it should relate to the quality statement, key objectives and more at their organization
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- The underlying philosophy and principles, concepts and requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, and how to apply them.
- Key differences between the ISO 9001:2008 version and understand the implications of these differences against the revised standard ISO 9001:2015. This will include a discussion about the iconic requirements such as the requirements for a "quality manual" or a "management representative."
- The new 10-clause High Level Structure (HLS) and common core. The instructor will review all the clauses and provide clear interpretations and examples.
- How to establish and use “context of the organization” with the inclusion of a form that the students may use at their organization.
Who Will Benefit:
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Management Representatives
- ISO 9001 Implementation Teams
- Quality Management System Auditors
Instructor Profile:
Kevin M. Gholston, with CVG Strategy, has implemented quality management systems at many companies with specific experience in AS9100, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485 with FDA QSR, OHSAS 18001, and AAR M-1002 and M-1003 (American Association of Railroads). He is an Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 with FDA QSR
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Webinar may be cancelled due to lack of enrolment or unavoidable factors. Registrants will be notified 24hours in advance if a cancellation occurs. Substitutions can happen any time.
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Today, energy ministries from Canada, Mexico, and the United States announced that nine companies will join the North American Energy Management Pilot Program to promote implementation of the ISO 50001 international energy management system standard. 3M, ArcelorMittal, BMW, Cargill, Cummins, Ingersoll Rand, Intertape Polymer Group, New Gold, and Titan America will receive training and technical assistance to achieve ISO 50001 and Superior Energy Performance® (SEP™) certification. Their participating facilities consume the equivalent energy of over 1.2 million typical U.S. households annually. The energy and cost savings to these companies and the economy are significant, as the standard helps increase a company's return on investment while enhancing sustainability. The program will help these companies save money while reducing their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.