The One-Hour Audit – Applying Lean Systems to QMS AuditsSean Fields, Network Member, BeehiveFund, Magnolia, TX, USA , Magnolia, TX, USA Co-Speaker: Michael Sanders Keywords: ISO 9000, Lean, Continuous Improvement Industry: All Level: Basic AbstractQMS audits are frequently laborious and time-consuming. Adding insult to injury, the information that audits yield is often disappointingly scant and superficial. With a combination of lean principles, technology, and common sense, time spent auditing can be slashed by over 90% while increasing the quantity and quality of information collected. In this session, the following concepts will be covered: • Internal Auditing’s Role in a QMS – Properly understanding internal audit’s role in a QMS minimizes counterproductive internal audit practices and allows a focus on value-added activities. • Question Formulation – Formulating questions to enable computerization, minimize data entry, and accelerate data collection. • Computerization – Leveraging software to further streamline and accelerate the auditing process • Organization – Techniques to streamline audit preparation, administration, and reporting Ultimately, by deploying the principles outlined in this session, attendees can implement a comprehensive approach to streamline and improve their internal auditing practices. |