ISO 9001 Certification

ISO 9001 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). QMS is an assortment of documented strategies and techniques that characterize the arrangement of internal standards that will administer how an organization produces and provides its product or services to a client. A QMS must be customized to meet the specific requirements of an organization and product or services it provides. ISO 9001 provides a framework to help you consistently provide products and services that comply with customer requirements, and enhance customer satisfaction. This standard can be used by organizations of any type and size. Implementation of a QMS reassures clients that an organization follows quality standards. It is the only standard in the ISO 9000 family of standards that requires certification and is the most widely used quality management standard in the world.

Benefits of ISO 9001 Certification

    • Demonstrates your commitment to the industry.

      • It provides a clear set of requirements that will help you to achieve your business goals while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This can help you when working with suppliers, customers and regulators in your field of business.

    • Improves quality of your product and manufacturing process.

      • Helps improve the performance of your organization by improving quality management systems and reducing waste, which in turn improves customer satisfaction by providing them with a more consistent service. Customer satisfaction reduces complaints and saves money.

    • Boasts organizations reputation and credibility in the industry.

      • The standard is used by organizations in the industry to demonstrate their commitment to quality and safety. It can be used as a benchmark for suppliers, customers and regulators. It provides a framework for the organization to measure and manage their performance as well as a common language and approach for all stakeholders involved in the process. This demonstration to commitment leads to a boast in reputation for an organization.

    • Promotes to continual improvement.

      • The standard is used by organizations in the industry to demonstrate their commitment to quality and safety. It can be used as a benchmark for suppliers, customers and regulators. It provides a framework for the organization to measure and manage their performance as well as a common language and approach for all stakeholders involved in the process. This demonstration to commitment leads to a boast in reputation for an organization.

    • Boosts Employee Performance and Productivity.

      • The planning and consequent training of the employees regulates the daily work progress of the organization as a whole. The trainings allow employees to develop and improve the necessary skills, which in turn boosts employee performance and productivity.

    • Increase control over the business processes.

      • The more you control your business, the more your consistency rises. Additionally, increased consistency means your customers are getting the same good service or same good products every time they are doing business with you.

    • Increased revenue and profit.

      • Improving operational efficiency directly translates into increased revenue and profit for the organization. Efficiency cuts costs and efforts while at the same time increasing production, thereby boosting product movement or sales.

How to get certified?

  • Study and understand the ISO 9001 standard.
    • Study the standard’s requirements in detail— the more familiar you are with them, the better equipped you will be to put into practice what is required.
  • Conduct risk assessment and gap analysis.

    • The risk assessment of a quality management system is a systematic process for identification, assessment, control, communication and review of risks to the quality system processes. Whereas, a gap analysis is a method of assessing the performance of a business unit to determine whether business requirements or objectives are being met and, if not, what steps should be taken to meet them.

    The risk assessment and gap analysis allows you to identify the threats and vulnerabilities that could affect your organization and its information assets, as well as the likelihood of this occurring. After conducting the risk assessment, you will have a better understanding of what security measures need to be put in place to protect your organization from attack.

  • Formulate a plan for the management system.

    • Formulate a plan for a Quality Management System according to the requirements specified in the ISO 9001 standard. The planning involves defining and codifying the standards that a particular project will be required to meet to be successful, and how those standards will be achieved. These standards will provide a guide for the organization to follow in order to meet its goals.

    It is the process for ensuring quality measure are implemented on a project by defining quality methodology, standards, criteria, activities, expectations, tools and resources, reporting and corrective actions. The Quality Management Plan serves as the foundation for quality management on any project.

  • Train the organization and implement the system.

    • The training and implementation is one of the most important steps in creating an effective Quality Management System. If you do not train your staff on how to use the management system, there is a risk that they will not be able to ensure compliance with it.

    Businesses that go through Quality Management System training have the aim to maximize the efficiency and quality of their processes. As a part of the process, every employee will have to follow a strict guideline which will be put down as a part of the certification process.

  • Document the process.
    • One of the most important steps in creating a Quality Management System is to document it. You need to thoroughly document the process and procedures that are required by your organization’s Quality Management System. This will ensure that everyone in the organization is aware of their responsibilities and can adhere to them easily. It also provides a record that can be referenced in case of an audit or investigation.
  • The organization is audited and conformity is tested.
    • The organization should be audited by an independent third party to ensure that the information security management system is working properly. This ensures that the management system is fit for purpose, and that the processes are being followed correctly by employees
  • If there are no nonconformities, the certificate is issued.
  • If there are nonconformities, then the organization must present an improvement plan.
    • If the improvements are accepted, then the organization can continue working towards becoming compliant. If not, then corrective action must be taken and another audit is scheduled.
  • When appropriate improvements are made, certificate is issued.

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