Eric Franco-Velez

The Standards Navigator

Eric Franco-Velez is an AMPP senior coatings specialist, certified ISO 9001 internal auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt, and operations manager with more than 25 years in heavy industrial manufacturing. He is the founder of The Standards Navigator, an ISO and industrial compliance resource serving quality managers and manufacturing professionals.

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 12:03

ISO 9001:2026 Transition Gaps That Quality Managers Should Address Now Four areas will likely carry significant implementation relevance

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 12:03

ISO 9001:2026 is in its final development stage. The final draft international standard (FDIS) has been submitted for ballot, and publication is expected in September 2026. That gives certified organizations approximately three years to make the…