The Need for Developing an Integration Framework

This chapter first discusses how to set about prioritizing your integration efforts, then how to develop integrated systems and build the concept of continuous improvement into your systems. A section is also provided on the various tools that might be used in the process. Lastly, there is a section on how to approach integration if you are dealing with informal existing systems. This section will not apply to all readers. 

Exhibit 5-1. Possible Priority for Installation Using ISO 9004 (shown in decreasing order of priority) 

Management Responsibility [Quality System Principles These two requirements are fundamental to any quality-based management system and must be the first to be installed. 

Design Control Purchasing Process Control [Control of Production This group of requirements ensures that equipment is correctly designed and operated. Other elements will ensure compliance with the output from this group. 

Inspection and test status Inspection and testing Inspection and test [ equipment In the chemical industry, verifying that all equipment is fit for operation is a critical requirement for continued safe operation. Inspection and test equipment must be available. 

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