Transition of the Quality Management System: A review of ISO 9001 version 2008 and 2015

Abstract

The following is a review of the literature on quality management systems, especially the integrated management systems, which consists of the correspondence that exists between the ISO 9001: 2015, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. This correspondence is of a technical and structural type and it helps to ensure quality in all areas of the company in a clear, direct and accurate way. Throughout the report, There are many different definitions that are given to the characteristics of a management system. They can be summarized as: introduction of integrated management systems, process-based approach and documentation of management systems, management responsibility and resource management, determination and review of requirements, measurement, analysis and improvement.