ISO 9001:2015 in Plain English Paperback – October 16, 2015

I started with a Company as their new Quality Manager knowing a lot about production, engineering, day to day QC and lab stuff, but fell drastically short in the ISO 9001:2015 arena. It was clearly what I needed the fastest education in when I took this job - especially since we had a surveillance audit 90 days after i started. So I rolled the dice on this book and it is hands down, by FAR the best money I've spent this year on anything job-related or in my personal life. Craig Cochran is like getting coached by a friend who wants you to win. Each clause and sub-clause is explained in NIV language and not King James language, and Craig offers incredible insight on the correct *interpretation and meaning* of what the standard says. In other words, the ISO standard says "XYZ", but what does that mean to me? - and what would an auditor expect to see? Craig answers all these questions in a way that makes SENSE, clause by clause. Nothing is left out. If you are in a position like me, where the weight of the QMS fell on your shoulders and there's a lot you don't understand, you would be crazy not to get this book. This book made me look like a hero to my new company - like they made a good investment in me, and it's all because of this book. Craig has a way of making the plain things the main things and the main things the plain things. This book is like having a cheat code to the ISO world. I actually think I understand all this stuff now! THANK YOU CRAIG COCHRAN!!!!

Fast drlivery

The references and comparison to the 2008 standard are great. The summary at the end of each chapter along with the FAQs at the end of each sections make for great references.

Very useful for implementing

I bought this book for my colleague who is heading up our transition from the 2008 standard to the 2015 standard. I bought it based on good reviews it already had. He took the book on an international trip, and told me, "I'll read it on the plane."When he came back, I must say, he could not stop talking about what a good book it was. Early this year, he took and online class from ASQ, which he deemed "worthless." He said the ASQ class simply regurgitated the standard with no explanation. "ISO 9001:2015 In Plain English" is a perfect title for this book, he explained, as it does just what it says -- it makes the transition to 2015 easy to understand without any pretentiousness.Perhaps the best testament to this book is my colleague's statement, "I enjoyed reading it." Imagine -- a book about ISO 9001 described as "enjoyable!"

I read Craig Cochran’s book along with another authors book recently published on the ISO9001:2015 standard that was released last fall and found Craig’s book to be a better resource. I found a wealth of information to assist in our planning and ultimate conversion to the 2015 version of the standard. Craig’s descriptions are detailed enough that by reading the book and the ISO9001:2015 standard together we understood what we need to do. Each section of the standard is covered with notes of what has changed and what has stayed the same. Frequently asked questions are included, real world examples, tips and details of suggested ways to address the standards requirements. Numerous tables provide information on the various areas such as interested parties, process matrix, risk assessment, and others. The last chapter and appendixes provide guidance on implementation or moving an existing certification to the 2015 version. Craig has been very responsive to questions that I have emailed to him which is very helpful. As an ISO9001 practitioner for over 20 years dating back to the 1st itineration of the standard I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to implement or upgrade their Quality Management System to ISO9001:2015.

Excellent book detailing the new ISO 9001:2015 Standard, its requirements, the transition from the old standard and providing thought provoking questions and assertions of how to comply. As one who has been tasked with creating a transition plan to the new standard, I am using it as my guidebook to map this transition. The 2015 revision of the standard is perhaps the most radical revision in its history. The standard is moving away from the perception of a rule book, to becoming more of a true business plan for success in the trade of goods and services. This book, ISO 9001:2015 in Plain English illustrates that planning and provides good sound understanding of how to accomplish your objectives.

After getting about 1/3 of the way through the book, I'm wondering if Mr. Cochran based this text on a draft copy of ISO 9001: 2015.The italicized text in the book generally has the same meaning as the actual text from ISO 9001: 2015, but the two commonly don't mach each other.For example:Section 5.2.1 Establishing the quality policy:The book reads"Fits the organization's purpose, environment, and strategy"ISO 9001: 2015 reads "is appropriate to the purpose and context of the organization and supports its strategic direction;"There are similar differences throughout the book.Otherwise the book is informative and it's been a good resource.