Common areas of non-compliance in ISO 9001 audits often include issues related to inadequate documentation, lack of proper record-keeping, ineffective corrective action processes, insufficient employee training, and poor management commitment. To proactively address these, organizations can focus on improving documentation practices, enhancing record-keeping procedures, implementing robust corrective action processes, providing adequate training to employees, and ensuring strong leadership commitment to quality management systems. By addressing these areas, organizations can better prepare for ISO 9001 audits and demonstrate compliance with the standard.