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Preparing Your Company for R2v3 Certification: Essential Policies and Procedures
The circular economy for used electronic recycling is ever expanding. Playing a huge role in building a sustainable used electronic...
Evan Imms
Mar 1, 20245 min read


Evidence based decision making - The Seven Quality Management Principles
In this next blog post we will be discussing the 6th Quality Management Principle, Evidence based decision making. Evidence based...
Evan Imms
Feb 23, 20243 min read


Improvement- The Seven Quality Management Principles
In this next blog post we will be discussing the 5th Quality Management Principle, Improvement. Improvement is about enhancing what has...
Evan Imms
Feb 16, 20242 min read


R2v3 Appendix A – Downstream Recycling Chain Applicability
Appendix A – Downstream Recycling Chain the first appendices of the R2v3 Standard defines the requirements for recyclers engaged in...
Evan Imms
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Process approach - The Seven Quality Management Principles
In this next blog post we will be discussing the 4th Quality Management Principle, Process approach. Process Approach is about...
Evan Imms
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Engagement of people - The Seven Quality Management Principles
In this next blog post we will be discussing the third Quality Management Principle, Engagement of people. Engagement of people is about...
Evan Imms
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Electronic Reuse and Data Sanitization - Safeguarding Customer Trust and Fostering Business Growth through Robust Data Security
Technological innovation in the way of consumer electronics devices is moving so rapidly at this time it’s hard to keep up. The is...
Evan Imms
Jan 19, 20243 min read


Leadership - The Seven Quality Management Principles
In this second blog post about the seven quality management principles (QMP), we will be discussing Leadership. What is leadership? What...
Evan Imms
Jan 12, 20242 min read


Customer Focus - The Seven Quality Management Principles
In this series of blog posts we will be discussing the seven quality management principles (QMP). In this blog post we will be discussing...
Evan Imms
Jan 5, 20242 min read


R2v3 Appendix B – Logical Sanitization Requirements
Appendix B of the R2v3 Standard defines the pertinent requirements for recyclers engaged in data sanitization process. Any device...
Evan Imms
Nov 1, 20236 min read


ISO 9001 – The Seven Quality Management Principles (QMP)
Customer focus is what the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard is all about. An effectively implemented quality management...
Evan Imms
Aug 30, 20235 min read


R2v3 - The Sustainable Electronics Reuse & Recycling (R2) Standard V3 Overview of the Cert. project
So, you think you need an R2v3 Certificate? In this blog post we will focus on the basic overview of getting R2v3 certification in place...
Evan Imms
Apr 30, 20235 min read


4 Steps to Achieving ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
Step 1 - Assessment of current documentation and management system One of the initial steps in implementing your ISO 9001 quality...
Evan Imms
Apr 5, 20234 min read


Electronic Recyclers - What is R2v3 certification and what are the benefits?
For Electronic Recyclers, there is a lot of pressure to address the environmental, health and safety concerns around the material they...
Evan Imms
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Making Money Selling Used Cell Phones
Making money selling used mobile devices (cellular phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.) can be a profitable endeavor, but it will...
Evan Imms
Feb 28, 20235 min read


R2v3 Transition Time – Deadline Coming Soon
The R2:2013 standards days are numbered. We are exactly 150 days away from June 30, 2023 deadline to be precise. Upon last review of the...
Evan Imms
Jan 31, 20235 min read


SERI R2v3 Certification for Used Cell Phones Businesses
The used cell phone market is hot right now and according to Customer Market Insights (CMI) – Global Refurbished and Used Mobile Phone...
Evan Imms
Dec 29, 20222 min read


How long does it take to get ISO 9001:2015 Certified?
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification is an important step for any business looking to gain a competitive edge. The...
Evan Imms
Nov 29, 20223 min read


Documentation Templates: Are documentation templates worth it? How to use documentation templates
There is a lot of chatter online about the pros and cons of documentation template packages used for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and...
Evan Imms
Oct 31, 20225 min read


Benefits of Utilizing a Consultant for SERI R2v3, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
Implementation and Certification For small businesses, when it comes to hiring a consultant to help with establishing, implementing and...
Evan Imms
Sep 22, 20223 min read


Calibration requirements for ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015 lays out the requirements for organizations utilizing devise that require calibration. While not all organization need...
Evan Imms
Aug 31, 20222 min read


ISO 9001: Quality Management System – Equipment Maintenance
There are many benefits to becoming ISO 9001:2015 Certified. Those benefits, in a well-established quality management system, extend...
Evan Imms
Jul 13, 20222 min read


R2v3 Reuse and Recycling Focus Material: A Closer Look
SERI’s R2v3 Reuse and Recycling Standard establishes the requirements for responsible reuse and recycling of used electronics devices,...
Evan Imms
May 13, 20222 min read


Certification Audits: What to Expect During Your Stage 2 Certification Audit
In part 1 of this blog post we discussed how to prepare for your stage 1 certification / registration audit. Just to reiterate was...
Evan Imms
Apr 30, 20223 min read
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