Relationship between QMS and Risk Management

Answer:
Following ISO 9001:2015, I recommend determining risks about:
the overall intended results for the QMS;
products and services provided by the organization; and
management system processes.
Once determined the risks, risk management includes analyzing and evaluating those risks, determining the most relevant and deciding about what actions to develop in order to manage (control, eliminate, reduce, …) those risks. This way Risk Management allows an organization to focus on problematic areas and improve a QMS performance and outcomes. For example, an organization can decide where to perform quality control or where to use Standard Operating Procedures, to minimize certain risks from happening.

How should two departments QMS and Risk Management work together?

Answer:
Risk Management Department can monitor risks and their classification and work with the Quality Department in defining and implementing action plans the relevant risks
The following material will p rovide you information about competence:
- Article – How to address risks and opportunities in ISO 9001 - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2016/06/21/how-to-address-risks-and-opportunities-in-iso-9001/
- How to identify risk significance in ISO 9001:2015 - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2019/01/14/how-to-identify-risk-significance-in-iso-90012015/
- ISO 9001 document template: Procedure for Addressing Risks and Opportunities - https://advisera.com/9001academy/documentation/procedure-for-addressing-risks-and-opportunities/
- Free course – ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-internal-auditor-course/
- Book - Discover ISO 9001:2015 Through Practical Examples - https://advisera.com/books/discover-iso-9001-2015-through-practical-examples/