In this episode of the Quality Hub: Chatting with ISO Experts, host Xavier Francis discusses ISO 9001 vs other Quality Management Systems - What's the Difference (Part 1) with Suzanne Weber-Smatko and Murphy Shaw from Core Business Solutions. They explore ISO 9001’s role in standardizing processes for consistency and improvement, comparing it to industry-specific standards like ISO 13485 for medical devices, AS 9100 for aerospace, and 21 CFR Part 820, an FDA regulation. The discussion also covers Six Sigma, a data-driven methodology for reducing defects, highlighting its individual certification structure versus ISO 9001’s organizational certification. The episode emphasizes how businesses can integrate multiple quality systems for better efficiency and compliance, setting the stage for Part 2.

Helpful Resources:

What is a Mature QMS?:  https://www.thecoresolution.com/quality-management-system-maturity

Compliance vs. Certification:  https://www.thecoresolution.com/iso-compliance-vs-certification