Expo Webinars: Conformity Assessment and the Quality Management Systems: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Matters

On-Demand Webinar

Conformity Assessment and the Quality Management System: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Matters

This presentation provides a detailed overview of conformity assessment within quality management systems (QMS). It explains the roles of first-party, second-party, and third-party audits; the oversight chain from accreditation bodies to certification bodies; the distinctions between system, product, and process conformity; the importance of objective evidence; common failure modes in conformity assessment; and the characteristics of genuine conformity. The presentation also includes tailored takeaways for auditors, process owners, and top management to support sustained conformance and effective QMS implementation.

Speaker Bio

Bill Aston has been a quality professional since the early 1970s, with experience in quality management, inspection, welding, NDE, auditing, training, and oil and gas operations. He has hands-on involvement with ISO 9001, API Q1, API Q2, and API product monogram programs, including QMS development, implementation support, certification preparation, and continual improvement initiatives. His professional focus is on helping organizations translate quality requirements into practical business processes that improve performance, reduce risk, and support continual improvement.

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