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ISO Section 10 - Continuous Improvement

by Jamie Kerrigan, from the Community

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This ISO Section 10 continuous improvement checklist helps organizations strengthen their quality management system. It guides teams through reviewing previous audits, addressing nonconformities, taking corrective actions, and documenting consequences. Capture root causes, evaluate effectiveness, consider risks and opportunities, and record required QMS changes. Covering Sections 10.1 (General), 10.2 (Nonconformity and Corrective Action), and 10.3 (Continual Improvement), this template supports PDCA reviews and evidence-based continuous improvement across operations.

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