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What Is Your Responsibility If Your Supplier Runs a Special Process?
If you purchase heat treatment, plating or welding, the responsibility for verifying your supplier’s conformity is yours. What is a special process, and what must you do as the buyer?
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ISO 9001:2026 FDIS Completed: What to Do Before Publication
The ISO 9001:2026 FDIS ballot is complete and publication is expected in September. The preparations to finish before publication and how to plan your transition calendar.
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ISO 14001:2026 Transition: How to Complete It Without Paying for an Extra Audit
The ISO 14001:2026 transition can be combined with a surveillance or recertification audit. The cost difference of early planning and an eight-step transition path.
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Why ISO 19011:2026 Has No Transition Period
ISO 19011:2026 was published on 27 May 2026 and withdrew the 2018 edition. As a guidance standard it has no transition period. What to update in your audit infrastructure.
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SA 8000:2026 Transition: The First Deadline Expires on 31 December
There are three critical dates in the SA 8000:2026 transition. Mandatory training and self-assessment are due by 31 December 2026. The transition can only be made at recertification.
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CQI-11 or CQI-12? A Decision Guide
CQI-11 covers electroplating, CQI-12 covers paint and surface coating. Which process falls under which assessment, and a decision guide for plants running both.
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The New AIAG & VDA SPC Manual: The Era of Running Two Systems Is Over
The joint AIAG and VDA SPC manual was published on 1 July 2026. The previous AIAG edition dated from 2005. The six control loops and what changes for suppliers.
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PSCR Appointment: Who Is Required to Appoint One, and How Tasks Are Allocated
VDA Product Compliance Volume 2 was published in July 2026 and redefined the PSCR role. The difference between managing and executing the tasks, and appointment practice.
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The 5 Most Common Mistakes in Internal Audit Reports
Writing opinions instead of nonconformities, omitting evidence references, skipping the sampling statement. Common mistakes in internal audit reports and how to fix them.
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2026–2027 Quality Training Plan: Which Topics Are Mandatory, Which Can Wait?
The 2026 revisions directly affect your 2027 training plan. Mandatory, recommended and postponable topics; a priority list for budget planning.
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