ISO 9001: 2015 In Brief provides an introduction to quality management systems for students, newcomers and busy executives, with a user friendly, simplified explanation of the history, the requirements and benefits of the new standard.


This short, easy-to-understand reference tool also helps organisations to quickly set up an ISO 9001:2015 compliant Quality Management System for themselves at minimal expense and without high consultancy fees.


Now in its fourth edition, ISO 9001:2015 In Brief consists of a number of chapters covering topics like:











What is Quality? - An introduction to the requirements and benefits of quality, quality control and quality assurance







What is a QMS? - The structure of a Quality Management System and associated responsibilities.







Who produces Quality Standards? - An opportunity to see how interlinked the various Standards Bodies are today.







What is ISO 9001:2015? - The background to this particular standard, how it has grown and developed over the years and what `Annex SL' is all about.







What other standards are based on ISO 9001:2015? - Details of other standards that replicate or are broadly based on ISO 9001:2015.