ISO 9001:2015
What is ISO 9001:2015?
- ISO 9001 is a globally recognized International Standard that specifies requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS).
- Most popular in the ISO 9000 series, it is the only Standard to which organizations need to certify.
- The current version of ISO 9001 was released in 2015.
Why should you consider ISO standard?
- A good quality management system can bring benefits to organizations of all sizes and all sectors.
- Improved customer satisfaction by understanding your customer needs and minimize errors.
- Ability to deliver on- time products and services and obtain customer confidence.
Areas Covered
ISO 9001 provides a process-oriented methodology based on a PLAN- DO-CHECK-ACT mechanism that extends to documentation and review of structure, responsibilities, and procedures required to achieve effective quality management in an organization.
The following areas are covered under this standard:
Why should I carry this Standard ?
Over one million organizations across the world use this certification making it the most acceptable worldwide standard for Quality. It is also a good foundation for implementing many other management standards.
Who Needs ISO 9001:2015?
ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified.
- In an industry where time and budget constrain are constantly being enforced.
- Significant reduction in waste costs and greater efficiencies.
- Building quality assurance into the products and services offer.
- Management system, manufacturing process, service or documentation procedure for standardization and quality assurance.
- It applies to any organization, regardless of size or industry.
- Organizations using ISO 9001 can migrate to ISO 9001:2015.
How long does it take to get this implemented?
With the right preparation and a good understanding of what is required for ISO certification, most of the organizations achieve certification in six months depending on their size and complexity.
This depends on:
- Organizational needs and requirements
- The availability of resources
- Work scope
- Complexities in execution
Advantage 1SO 9001
- Enables clear definition of expectations- quality to task descriptions and sets prompt and actionable feedback through performance metrics.
- Relates your quality objectives to help you interpret business goals and work towards actualizing them.
- Demonstrates the organization’s ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- Widens your markets and allows you to tap the potential of new and emerging quality- in every process and product or service offered.
- Becomes your most potent marketing tool and enhances credibility since it is an internationally recognized standard.
