ISO 9001 is the international standard for a Quality Management System. Organizations who certify demonstrate their ability to consistently deliver products and/or services that meet customer and regulatory requirements based on sound principles. ISO 9001 is a process-oriented approach to reviewing and documenting the structure, procedures, and responsibilities that will produce effective quality management in the organization.
What are the principles behind ISO 9001?
The standard is based on 7 quality management principles:
- Customer focus
- Leadership
- Engagement of people
- Process approach
- Improvement
- Evidence-based decision making
- Relationship management
Who should certify in ISO 9001?
Whether you are a 2 person shop or an enterprise-scale organization, the ISO 9001 standard can apply to you. Diverse industries and non-profits from more than 160 countries around the globe have chosen to embrace quality management in their quest to provide quality services. Whether your business is just getting started and you are looking for ways to organize processes, or you have been in business for 20 years and would like to improve efficiencies, ISO 9001 provides a set of requirements and guidelines to help your organization perform in a more consistent manner.
What are the benefits of an ISO 9001 certification?
- Better internal management- gain deep insight and understanding into your organization and track towards success with continual improvement.
- Increased productivity and quality- the ongoing verification systems make the most of your time and resources and improve the level of quality. Insights are gained, and processes are optimized.
- Less waste- quality processes decrease cost and inefficiencies
- Better customer retention- consistency in experience and product
- Global recognition = greater opportunity- an ISO 9001 certification differentiates and elevates your company into an elite category- it is proof that you attach great importance to quality. Many companies require their suppliers to be ISO certified to keep or earn their business.
- Employee retention- well-defined job descriptions, expectations, and objectives give employees confidence and empower them to perform their duties at the highest level. Improved company culture, teamwork, and a more proficient workforce are a by-product of the certification.
Why choose MNS Group?
Exploring ISO 9001 certification for your company is a good indicator that you are ready to show the world your company is operating at a high level. As an ISO 9001 organization ourselves, with the drive to provide the best services to our clients, we hold to the high standards we promote. We deeply understand the value of the certification and would be honored to assist your organization to achieve the designation as well. Our passion for small businesses, along with over decades of experience in business process improvements makes us a sound partner. Through a vetted and transparent process, we help you every step of the way to navigate the standard to gain and maintain your ISO 9001 certification. What heights can your company rise to with improved internal management, higher productivity, and improved and stabilized quality?
