Identifying the scope of QMS

First, remember that determining the scope of a QMS is not a technical decision, is a management decision. The scope sets the boundaries of your QMS. 

Consider a company that both manufactures products for its own brand and as subcontractor for brands from other companies. That organization may decide that they will only certify its QMS for the subcontracting operations.

Imagine a hotel with restaurant, pool, spa, and other services. Top management may decide to certify only the room part of the business.

Normally, organizations describe its QMS scope in a management review meeting record or include it in the QMS manual.

The following material will provide you with more information about scope, context and implementation:

- How to define the scope of the QMS according to ISO 9001:2015 - https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-to-define-the-scope-of-the-qms-according-to-iso-90012015/

- I believe this Case study for ISO 9001:2015 transition in a construction company will be helpful for someone starting in the field - https://info.advisera.com/9001academy/free-download/case-study-for-iso-9001-2015-transition-in-a-construction-company

- Free webinar - ISO 9001:2015 clause 4 - Context of the organization, interested parties, and scope - https://advisera.com/9001academy/webinar/iso-90012015-clause-4-context-of-the-organization-interested-parties-and-scope-free-webinar-on-demand/

- Enroll for free course - ISO 9001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-foundations-course/

- Enroll for free course – ISO 9001:2915 Lead Implementer Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-lead-implementer-course/

- Book – Discover ISO 9001:2015 Through Practical Examples – https://advisera.com/books/discover-iso-9001-2015-through-practical-examples/