The ISO 9001 Standard is a standard which has a set of instructions known as the quality management principles that are meant for myriad business operations. These principles are used as the basis forĀ further improvement inside the organisation, and once they have been implemented there will be a marked improvement in all fields of operation as well with your customers.
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard that can benefit any size organization. Designed to be a powerful business improvement tool, ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification can help you to:
- Continually improve, streamline operations and reduce costs
- Win more business and compete in tenders
- Satisfy more customers
- Be more resilient and build a sustainable business
- Show you have strong corporate governance
- Work effectively with stakeholders and your supply chain
WHY ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified to (although this is not a requirement). It can be used by any organisation, large or small, regardless of its field of activity. In fact there are over one million companies and organizations in over 170 countries certified to ISO 9001.
This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement.
Quality Management Principles
- Customer Focus
- Leadership
- Engagement
- Process Approach
- Improvement
- Evidence – Based Decision Making
- Relationship Management
The deployment of the quality management system will depend upon the strategic interest and maturity of companies who require it. If companies require a fundamental quality management system or if they require a more sophisticated one Exsolution have with extremely adept ISO 9001 Consultants who can efficiently assess the prevailing conditions and devise strategies, for each department, to prepare you for an ISO Audit.