What is ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 is a global standard that specifies the requirements for a quality management system (QMS). The standard is used by organizations to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet the needs of their customers and the requirements of the regulatory authorities. It is the most widely used standard in the ISO 9000 series and the only one to which organizations can certify.
A Quality Management System (QMS) is a collection of policies, processes, documented procedures, and records that define a set of internal rules. This system defines how a company will create and deliver the products and services it offers to its customers. When implemented in your company, the QMS must be specific to the product or service you provide, so it must be tailored to your requirements. However, some general guidelines exist in the form of ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System – Requirements), which are intended to help standardize how a QMS is designed, to help ensure that you do not miss elements of a good system.
The Advantages of ISO 9001
Organizations use ISO 9001 because it specifies the requirements for an effective quality management system.
Organizations find that using ISO 9001 helps them because it specifies the requirements for an effective quality management system:
- Establish a quality management system (QMS)
- Ensure that customers, management, and employees are satisfied
- Constantly enhance their processes
- Lower your expenses
Why do we require QMS?
The QMS is very important because it includes all of the activities that a corporation does to supply products and services focused on the customer, and this is often the rationale why organizations are in business. A QMS that has the required processes to satisfy this goal will facilitate your to supply consistent results to your customers and other stakeholders, which can provide confidence in your organization and give you the muse for improvement and growth.
For this reason, it's advisable to make your QMS by implementing the wants of a customary that's recognized as providing the agreed acceptable processes required to confirm customer satisfaction and improvement.
Is ISO 9001 difficult to implement?
No, It is not difficult to implement. It can be implement easily with proper training and understanding.
Migration Specifics
All organizations that currently use ISO 9001 are encouraged to upgrade to ISO 9001:2015 as soon as possible. This includes not only ISO 9001:2008-certified organizations, but also any organizations involved in training or certifying others.
