Why Implement 9001?
Why Implement ISO 9001? Top reasons given for registration: Internal operational efficiency improved Lower production costs because of fewer nonconforming products, less rework, lowered rejection rates, streamlined processes and fewer mistakes. Access to new markets Some markets require ISO 9001 Registration, some markets favour companies with ISO 9001 Registration Customer request - Many organizations are asked by a customer to obtain registration as a requirement to continue or to start doing business with them. Reduced cost - Organizations are recognizing that an effective Quality Management System leads to reduced costs and greater operating margins What will ISO 9001:2008 do for my organization? A well designed and implemented Quality Management System, based on ISO 9001:2008 has been shown to provide organizations with the following benefits: Reduced costs through: - Improved product reliability - Better process control and flow - Better documentation of processes, - Greater employee quality awareness - Reductions in product scrap, rewords and rejections Can I do ISO 9001:2008 myself? Getting ISO 9001:2008 certification does take ...
Integrated Systems
What is an Integrated Management System (IMS)? Discreet management systems for Quality, Environmental or Health and Safety are often inefficient. This is particularly true where there is duplication or conflict of interest. Therefore, more integrated systems can be developed and implemented enabling companies to combine existing business practices within a common framework, increasing efficiency and preventing unnecessary bureaucracy. An Integrated Management System includes the requirements of a number of management system standards (i.e. quality, environmental and health & safety) that are implemented into one cohesive management system, incorporating common elements while dealing with differing and additional requirements through this generic approach. Recent revision to the standards have been designed to make this integration easier. These common elements of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:1999 include: Continuous Improvement Policy and Objective Setting Planning Legislative Requirements Responsibilities Training and Competency Communication Document Control Monitoring and Measuring Control of Non Conformance Corrective and Preventive Actions ...
Why Implement 14001?
Why Implement ISO 14001:2004? An Environmental Management System (EMS) helps you to: Manage environmental risk Reduce costs Gain competitive edge Minimise environmental impact The process involved in implementing an EMS will include: Creation of an 'Environmental Policy' Evaluation and recording of the operation's environmental aspects/effects Setting of measurable goals and targets that will comply with legislation Documentation of policy objectives and proposed action Audit and review of policy
ISO 9001:2008 Overview
ISO 9001:2008 ISO 9000 is a series of documents that define requirements for the Quality Management System Standard. ISO 9001:2008 is one of the documents in this set. It states the requirements the organization must meet to be in compliance with the standard. ISO 9001:2008 is the current version of the Standard. Past versions of ISO 9000 included ISO 9002 and ISO 2003, but those are no longer in use. Companies are now only Registered to ISO 9001:2008 An ISO 9001:2008 compliant Quality Management System (QMS) is a set of controls developed, implemented and monitored to ensure that the processes used to provide services or to manufacture products meet customer expectations consistently and in the most efficient, cost-effective way. ISO 9001:2008 relies on a quality policy and a quality manual which defines management and employee responsibilities, procedures, work instructions and the system designed to guarantee a company's service or product quality goals. This ...
Training
M-Tek offers training on your site in Quality and Environmental Management System requirements and internal audits. Why pay the costs to send your internal auditors off-site for training in the theory of auditing? Take advantage of cost-effective, on-site training that includes practical auditing! Courses are tailored to suit the specific needs of clients and the following key subjects are available: Management Overview of ISO 9001:2008 (half day) Introduction to ISO 9001:2008 (1 day) Auditor Transition to ISO 9001:2008 (1 day) Internal Quality Auditing (2 days). Implementing a successful CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) program (2 days) These courses can be integrated into consultancy projects. Our training is delivered using a combination of tutor presentations, discussions, workshops, and practical exercises, supported with course notes.
