Bretta Kelly

Bretta Kelly is the owner/operator of Business Management Systems Consulting LLC (BMSC). Kelly began consulting in 1999, implementing, managing, training, and auditing ISO 1994, ISO 9001:2000, and AS 9100 programs for semiconductor, aerospace, chemical, cosmetic, and distribution companies. Currently Kelly conducts third-party audits for several registrars; she conducts internal audits and facilitates management reviews as well. Kelly also provides seminars for internal process auditing and how to conduct management reviews and set measurable objectives. Kelly holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering, and certifications for Exemplar-QMS Lead Auditor, Probitas-AS 9100 Auditor, HACCP, and SQF 1000 and 2000 auditing and expert training.

Mon, 09/22/2008 - 22:00
ISO 9001: It’s About the Records, Not the DocumentsLet’s end the confusion about implementing a management system vs. documenting one
Thu, 12/20/2018 - 12:03
Back in January 2009, I wrote an article for Quality Digest titled “ISO 9001 Documentation Is Like a Box of Chocolates.” Here we are, almost 10 years later, all of the ISO 9001 and related standards have been updated, yet companies still…
ISO 9001 Documentation Is Like a Box of ChocolatesDon’t worry about the packaging; it’s the content you sink your teeth into.
Thu, 01/29/2009 - 14:50
Standards such as ISO 9001 mandate documentation requirements as part of a company’s compliance with the standard. Although the requirements are intentionally broad-based and open, many organizations tend to over-document their systems. ISO 9001:…
Management CommitmentIt’s not <i>all</i> about delegating.
Mon, 09/22/2008 - 22:00
I SO 9001 says in subclause 5.1, "Executive management shall provide evidence of its commitment to the development and implementation of the quality management system and continually improving its effectiveness by: a) Communicating to the…