ISO 9001: 2008 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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ISO 9001:2008, a quality management system that can be implemented in all sizes of organization (in terms of manufacturing capacity, number of employees etc.,) and this certification is the best around the world in making the organization a valuable and excellent in their administration process.

ISO 9001:2008 is apt for organization in all industrial sectors and will assist improving management processes to compete locally and/or globally. The main objective of ISO9001 is organizing the process and procedure of your organization to produce the best output from the existing resources.

ISO 9001:2008 identifies necessities for a quality management system which helps the organization to demonstrate its ability, to consistently provide products that

• Meets client expectations
• Appropriate legal and dogmatic procedures
• Focus on improving client delight through effective application of the systems, including processes for continual improvement
• Assures to client with applicable statutory and regulatory needs.

ISO 9001:2008 is not just a function of the Quality Department alone. It requires complete co-operation of the organization and also the senior management team to be in and buy-in; to achieve ISO 9001 certification an organization needs to demonstrate that it can meet the regulatory necessities and apply the system effectively to be of real benefit to clients.

Benefits of ISO 9001

Implementing ISO 9001 evolves the organization standards and their working principles leading to focus on organizational objectives and it ensures employee satisfaction and the employees will find it most interesting process to work. ISO 9001 assures client delight through expert operational procedures. This is in fact a mandate in every flourishing organization.

Some of the benefits to the organization:

• Efficient Top Management team providing Process Excellency
• Delegation of responsibility across the organization.
• Marketing opportunities - Enables you to apply for tenders in public sector works.
• Spreads a positive vibe among staff and clients.
• Creates a harmonious work environment.
• Curtail your expenditure. Efficient Process leads to better turnaround time.
• Evaluation & Continual Improvement.

Some of the benefits to your clients:

• Quality & Service Excellence
• Timed Delivery
• Responsive approach
• Curb Client Returns & Complaints
• Excellence in Quality & Loyalty

10 Steps to Implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Quality management is like building a house, the foundation must be strong, not only that, each and every brick must be properly placed on step by step basis.

The implementation of ISO 9001 in the organization will minimize the amount of risk in the organization, develops an appropriate process and let the organization keeps its customer satisfied.

• Commitment of Top Management.
• Spread ISO 9001 awareness programs by Provide Training - Motivate employees to take part with guidance and incentive. Conducting initial status survey Charting out and allocate roles, delegate responsibilities and time schedules.
• Create a documented implementation plan (logical & internal communication throughout the organization) Develop quality management system documentation Document control .
• Implementation.
• Internal quality audit.
• Share ISO 9001 facts and encourage employees to scale up as internal auditors.
• Management review.
• Pre-assessment audit.
• Certification and registration.
• Continual Improvement.

ISO Certification Process - how to become ISO 9001 certified?

APPLICATION/PREPARATION:

The ISO Certification procedure is process and document based. Once the application is received, an auditor will be deputed to guide the organsation througout the certification process. From the organisation end, a Management Representative to be appointed, a basic training to him on ISO will be provided.

DOCUMENTATION:

Standards as suc of ISO 9001some documents are mandatorily required as a part of compliance of the requirements. Documents required:

• Quality manual
• Quality Policy
• Quality Objecive
• Quality Records
• Six Procedures
  • Control of Documents
  • Control of Records
  • Internal Audit
  • Control of Non-confirmation product
  • Corrective Action
  • Preventive Action
• Forms

IMPLEMENTATION:

Implementing the quality management system in the organization, Implementing a new quality system takes time, Aceon Quality implementers are there to assist. The Quality Manual and the Quality system will service your organization as a road map for achieving the business goals. The steps for implementation are discussed in detail in the previous topic.

Training program would be one of the major part in the implementation program.

INTERNAL AUDIT:

This is to inspect your organisation and evaluate yourself to check whether all the requirements of ISO 9001 standards are followed properly. Our well trained internal auditors will carry out the duties with due care.

THIRD PARTY/EXTERNAL AUDIT:

Based on the External Audit, if no gap on request are found or if found and corrected, the Registrar will issue the ISO 9001 Certification. The certification is valid for Three years.

SURVAILANCE AUDIT:

Once the Certification is issued, the conduction of surveillance audit on every periodical is important, that is to ensure that the organization which has got the Certification is continuously maintaining the principles and request of ISO 9001:2008.