Introduction
Organizations seeking a suitable, adequate, and effective management systems (MS like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AS 9100, ISO/TS 22163, IATF 16949, ISO 22000, ISO 27001, ISO 13485 etc) need to conduct internal audits, to ensure that the MS functions as intended, and that it identifies weak links in the system as well as potential opportunities for improvement. The internal audit acts as a feedback mechanism for the top management; it can give top management, and other interested parties, assurance that the system meets the requirements of MS. How the internal audit process is managed is a key factor to ensuring the effectiveness of a management system.
Nucleus Consultants offers internal audit services, pre-assessment audits, and supplier audit services.
Internal Audit Services
Internal Audit Checklist represents the services of experienced auditors who perform internal audits of management systems against the criteria of the applicable standard and other related customer specific requirements. You may request contract auditing services (all your audits done for you) or single audits. Auditor trainings are also available where members of your audit team observe an experienced auditor and are coached in audit techniques.
Pre Assessment Audits
A pre assessment audit is a complete audit of the Management System to determine readiness for a certification audit by a registrar. Pre assessment audits offered by Nucleus Consultants are followed by a meeting with company management. Nonconformances to the requirements of the applicable standard and to the company's documentation are reviewed. A pre assessment audit includes consultation on how to correct nonconformances found during an audit.
Supplier Audits
Nucleus Consultants offers the services of experienced auditors to perform supplier audits. Supplier audits are also referred to as subcontractor audits and vendor surveys. The Management System standard requires that organizations ensure purchased products and services meet specified purchase requirements, and that organizations evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to meet those requirements. Many organizations qualify their key suppliers by performing an audit of the supplier's management system.
