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Management Systems Manual - Foqus, Inc.

MSM-Section 4-2-1
FOQUS,INC. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANUAL
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Issue Date: 4/10/06
Revision Date: 3/1/09
4-2-1 GENERAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Foqus, Inc. has developed, implemented and maintains a documented MSM. The MSM documentation includes the following:
a)

documented quality policy and quality objectives
b)

a quality manual
c)

documented procedures that are required by Q9001 and our company
d)

documents that are needed to ensure that planning, operation and control of our processes is effective
e) records that are required by the Q9001 standard and our company
The following four levels of documentation are utilized and maintained to meet the requirements of Q9001 and to ensure adequate control:
Level 1: Management System Manual (Includes Quality Manual)
The Management System Manual (MSM) includes Foqus, Inc. policies, including quality policy, quality objectives and the general company-wide structure, scope and the requirements. The MSM references the related procedures, which are followed to meet the specified policies and requirements.
Level 2: Procedures

Documented procedures are used to specify who does what, and when and how each task is performed, and what documentation is used to verify that the activity was executed as required. When descriptions of how get to be too lengthy, additional detail may be provided using Instructions and Forms. Procedures also describe the interactions and sequences that need to be followed.
Level 3: Instructions
Instructions are used by Foqus, Inc. to detail the how particular tasks are to be performed if absence of such instructions would adversely affect the Management System.
Level 4: Records and "Forms"

Records are used to provide assurance and evidence that the required product requirements were satisfied and conformance was achieved. Records are also needed to demonstrate that Foqus, Inc. MSM has been implemented effectively.
The range and degree of detail of the documentation depends on our current needs, and will varry with the level of complexity of the task and interaction of processes.
Controlled Document. Refer to electronic copy. Printed copy is valid 12/5/10 unless revision verified by user.

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