
Explanation:
Actions and Applicable ISO 9001:2015 Clauses
* We identified risks and opportunities.# Clause 6.1 (Actions to address risks and opportunities)
* We found suitable suppliers.# Clause 8.4 (Control of externally provided processes, products and services)
* We determined the need to keep updated with new IT technologies.# Clause 4.1 (Understanding the organization and its context)
* We put together a plan for the change to IT provision outsourcing.# Clause 6.3 (Planning of changes)
* We monitored the performance of the new suppliers.# Clause 8.4.2 (Type and extent of control of external providers)
* We monitored our productivity targets to understand why they were being missed.# Clause 9.1.1 (Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation - General)
* We communicated the plan internally.# Clause 7.4 (Communication)
* We looked at the data at the management review and decided we needed to do something different.# Clause 9.3.2 (Management review inputs) ISO 9001:2015 requires organizations to manage change in a planned, risk-based, and controlled manner, particularly when changes affect product realization and customer satisfaction.
* Clause 6.1 requires organizations to identify risks and opportunities arising from changes, such as outsourcing software development.
* Clause 4.1 supports understanding internal and external issues, including rapid changes in IT technology that affect strategic direction.
* Clause 6.3 requires changes to the QMS (such as outsourcing a core activity) to be planned, considering purpose, consequences, resources, and responsibilities.
* Clause 8.4 and 8.4.2 ensure that when processes are outsourced, the organization selects suitable providers and monitors their performance to ensure conformity.
* Clause 7.4 requires effective internal communication so that personnel understand changes and their roles.
* Clause 9.1.1 requires monitoring and measurement of performance indicators (such as productivity targets) to understand performance issues.
* Clause 9.3.2 requires top management to review performance data and determine actions when the QMS is no longer achieving intended results.
ISO-aligned conclusion:
The auditee's actions demonstrate a systematic and compliant approach to managing change, covering context analysis, risk-based thinking, planning, control of outsourced processes, performance monitoring, communication, and management review, all in line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
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