ISO9001
The ISO 9001 series of standards form the basis and framework of an effective management system for all types of business covering virtually all industry sectors. The standards were developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and have over 100 member countries. Increased demand for quality management systems are a pre requisite for doing business and with expanding global competition this has lead to higher customer expectations with regard to quality. To be competitive, businesses need to have processes that are based on effective and efficient systems.
ISO9004
In today’s demanding business world it is not enough to just be compliant with ISO9001. That is why ISO9004 (guideline for Performance Improvements) is such an important part of any audit. It enables the auditor to look for Opportunities for Improvement (Observations asking you to consider) and monitor/measure the inputs and outputs of the improvement process.
What are the benefits of ISO 9001?
Your business can realize the following benefits:
Improved Customer Satisfaction
Greater Quality Awareness
Higher Real and Perceived Quality
Positive Cultural Change
Real and Sustainable Improvements
Increased productivity
Reduced Costs Competitive Edge Increased Market Share
If you are a business
You cannot afford to ignore the requirements of a systemized approach to Quality Management. There are a number of reasons for undertaking ISO 9001, everybody has different reasons for wanting to implement a Quality Management System. Varying from having poor customer satisfaction ratings, wanting to qualify onto a customers Approved Supplier List, wanting a qualification and recognition of being a “Quality” company. In most companies the ISO standards are essential to improving your service.
Now you can get help in certification costs:
This is a U.S. government program that can provide up to $75,000 of U.S. government funds on a cost share basis for manufacturing firms that have been hurt by cheap imports and import competition. Basically, any manufacturing firm headquartered in the U.S. that can show a 5% decline in sales (dollar volume) for a current period (most recent 12 months) versus the same months for the prior year, a 5% decline in employment for the same periods, and is indeed import-impacted, is eligible to be approved by the Department of Commerce (DOC). Georgia Tech administer the program for the DOC and CCAS Americas have completed multi audit certifications in a very cost effective manner. Contact details are given below.
Mark Hannah
Southeastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center
Georgia Institute of Technology
760 Spring Street, NW Suite 336
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0640
Phone (404) 894 4407 fax (404) 894 8194
email - mark.hannah@innovate.gatech.edu
web sites:http://www.setaac.org
http://www.taacenters.org
If you are a customer
ISO 9001 will provide an additional level of security that “Quality Assured Company” means audited, approved and pre qualified to supply you the customer. If a business is ISO 9001 registered, it means that they have met the requirements of the standard, have been assessed by an independent third party and therefore are a more quality driven business than a company that has not undertaken ISO 9001 certification. A commitment to Continuous Improvement leads to prevention techniques being established which drives quality to new levels of measured achievement.
In 2009 we will introduce "On Line Surveillance Input" which, for mature companies allows Surveillance Audits to be done off site and drives your Internal Audits to become far more effective with minimal disruption and lower costs.
Benefits of ISO 14001 Registration?
Many organizations are now being forced to show commitment to demonstrating that they have an effective environmental management system in place to reduce the impact that they have on the
environment. One way of demonstrating this commitment, as well as compliance with environmental legislation, is by achieving the internationally recognized environmental standard ISO 14001.
We can combine your ISO9001 and ISO 14001 into one simple surveillance audit usually at no extra cost and for mature companies offer our breakthrough "On Line Surveillance Input"
By achieving this award the company can also obtain the following benefits:
· Improved public image
· Reduced waste etc
· Reduced energy consumption
. Reduced risk of litigation
. Improved work environment
. Safeguard existing markets
Training Courses 2009
2 day course and 1 day workshop
Price per delegate: $495 or in house for $3960 for upto 16 delegates
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