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Before starting the audit process, many organizations want to have a gap analysis done to understand where their quality management system stands in terms of compliance with the standard or system and, if necessary, to learn what kind of solution activity should be carried out.
A gap analysis performed by our auditors who are members of the International Register of Certified Assessors (IRCA) evaluates how your management system meets or plans to meet all the requirements of a standard or system. Our auditor will report the gaps in your system and determine what needs to be done to close these gaps. This analysis gives you the opportunity to voice any concerns you have about your system or the audit process.
Benefits of gap analysis
Determining the risks to your processes
Discovering what will be required to bring your organization to an auditable level
Creating a timeline and calculating the cost.
Deciding to have a gap analysis done prior to certification, verification or assessment can be a wise investment as it will reveal any weaknesses in your management system and will help the auditor to set realistic timing for the certification audit. It is important to allow sufficient time for reinforcement and maturation before moving on to the certification audit if the gap analysis reveals any major non-conformances. The analysis will focus on the interpretation and application of the relevant requirements rather than the details of your compliance.
