There are a few basics any new or seasoned practitioner of ISO 9001 might want to consider as 2015 draws near. The release in May of the ISO 9001 draft international standard (ISO/DIS 9001:2015) finally opened the door to comment from around the world on what will be a series of changes that surpass those in the 2000 revision-the last release considered significant. Here are 15 concepts and issues that either spurred development or will drive major change as a result of ISO 9001:2015's release: ISO 9001 was initially released in 1987. The process of periodic review is embedded in all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) management systems standards and requires that member bodies (country committees) examine the relevance of a given standard every five years. The choices are to continue publication without revision, revise or discontinue issuance. The obvious benefit is to ensure relevance, and in the case of ISO 9001, relevance is of utmost importance. With more than 1 million registered users, content improvement with special attention to trends within international trade and how modern business operates are of paramount importance.
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