How to implement ISO 9001

Answer:

The first step in the implementation is to conduct GAP analysis to determine to what extent your company has already met requirements of the standard and what needs to be done to achieve the full compliance (Here you can find free GAP analysis tool https://advisera.com/9001academy/iso-9001-gap-analysis-tool/). Once you determine this, you can create the project plan (here you can download free Project Plan for ISO 9001 implementation https://advisera.com/9001academy/free-downloads//) and define activities responsibilities and deadlines for the project.

After you finish implementing the standard, you need to conduct internal audit and management review and hire a certification body to conduct certification audit. For more information, see: Checklist of ISO 9001 implementation & certification steps https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/checklist-of-iso-9001-implementation-certification-steps/

As the the new clauses appeared in the 2015 version, i felt that a SWOT analysis is primordial at every step.

No, SWOT analysis can be used during definition of the context and addressing risks and opportunities but it is not mandatory. If you decide to apply SWOT analysis, you can do it at the beginning of the implementation and there is no need to apply it at every implementation step.