What is an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System?

ISO 9001:2008 is the most widely applied international standard. It can be used in any organisation in any industry, of any size, anywhere in the world. Registration to ISO 9001:2008 demonstrates that a business has an effective Quality Management System, complying with the standard, in place and that the company applies it throughout its processes.

There are many benefits:-

Access to new markets (some organisations require or favour companies with ISO 9001 registration

 A competitive edge                                Reduced costs and increased control

Supply chain confidence                          An improved product

Efficient process control and flow          Accurate documentation of processes

Greater employee quality awareness   Greater understanding of roles and responsibilities

The standard is based upon eight management principles. These are:

1. Customer focus

2. Leadership

3. The involvement of people

4. Process approach

5. System approach to management

6. Continual improvement

7. A factual approach to decision making

8. Mutually beneficial supplier relationships

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