What is ISO9001?
ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) defines the general quality assurance requirements as well as quality systems models that can be used by any type of company anywhere in the world. The current version of the Standard is ISO 9001: 2008, and it is an internationally recognised standard which refers to features of a product or service which are required by the customer. Thus, this standard helps companies to ensure that its products or services are able to meet the customers’ quality requirements as well as complying with any regulations applicable to those services or products.
Components of ISO9001
ISO 9001 is also compatible with ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 27001 (ISMS), and OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety). As a result, these standards can be integrated with ISO 9001 seamlessly. This is because these standards all share many of the same principles, therefore allowing companies the opportunity to opt for a complete integrated managing system. KOMS 17 can help you develop your own fully integrated management system from scratch, or work with your existing system(s) to add and review your system(s) completely.
Benefits of ISO9001
The benefits associated from becoming ISO 9001 certified include:-
1. Improved internal working leading to reduced / no errors and re-work
2. Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty
3. Improved morale and motivation
4. Preferential insurance premiums
5.Competitive advantage
6.Increased profitability
7.Enhanced status among competitors and existing and potential clients
