The Path Forward

This pragmatic path forward can be used as a guide to craft a game plan during the transition. It stresses the basic steps that your organization should consider, regardless of the maturity of your QMS.

• Obtain a copy of the ISO 9001:2008 Standard. Copies can be purchased from your national standards body ANSI in the United States at (www.isoconsultantsdelhi.com), the International Organization for Standardization (www.isoconsultantsdelhi.com), or from the American Society for Quality (www.isoconsultantsdelhi.com).
• Review Annex B, and familiarize yourself with the changes to the Standard. This Annex (Table B.1) identifies the text changes between the 2000 and 2008 versions. It’s a must read.
• Discuss the transition requirements with your registrar. Remember you have two years to make the transition. We recommend transitioning sooner than later. This is no time to procrastinate.
• Determine whether the changes impact your organization. If nothing else, it will give you and your management team a better understanding of the nuances and underlying reasons for the change