<![CDATA[Rogers and Associates - R&A Blog]]>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:29:59 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Plexus Certified Trainer/ Coach]]>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:05:30 GMThttp://www.randaconsulting.net/ra-blog/plexus-certified-trainer-coachWe are happy to announce that one of our consultant partners, Michael Aguire, is now a certified Plexus Trainer / Coach. His certification includes curricula for ISO 9001: 2008, ISO/ TS 16949: 2009 and ISO 14001: 2004. In addition he is an approved Plexus Service Provider (PSP).

Plexus International is known world-wide for developing and conducting training and coaching in a variety of quality related systems and tools for Automotive, Aerospace and other industries.

For more information on Plexus please select this link.

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Per R. (Reg) N. Shaughnessy
International Chair ISO/TC 176
“It is one of the most impressive and complete training systems I have seen in the arena of ISO 9000… the program will get companies where they want to go without wasted time and effort and at the same time, build vital internal training resources.”


]]><![CDATA[Revised Audit Standard: ISO 19011: 2011]]>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:45:54 GMThttp://www.randaconsulting.net/ra-blog/revised-audit-standard-iso-19011-2011The international standard ISO 19011: 2011 is nearing final approval and is expected to be released in October of 2011. This revision seeks to standardize auditing approaches for a variety of management systems, including:
  • ·         Transportation safety management 
  •           Environmental management 
  •           Quality management 
  •           Records management 
  •           Resilience, security, preparedness and continuity management 
  •           Information security 
  •           Occupational health and safety 
Changes will be value-added for organizations seeking to integrate auditing activities across the different management systems within their operations. The revised standard will also enhance and strengthen auditing processes and in determining and strengthening auditor competencies.

We look forward to updating our internal auditing training programs ISO 9001, ISO/ TS 16949 and ISO 14001 with these important revisions.

For a brief detailing the upcoming changes, please click this link (reference is from IRCA - International Register of Certificated Auditors: IRCA Briefing note: ISO/FDIS 19011:2011 – Guidelines for auditing management systems).

]]><![CDATA[First Post!]]>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:28:53 GMThttp://www.randaconsulting.net/ra-blog/first-postWelcome to Rogers and Associates. This blog will present and discuss topics relating to:
  • New or revised services and products,
  • Discussions regarding international standards changes and implementation,
  • Discussions on training and auditing,
  • Suggestions and guidance, 
  • Other topics of related interest
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