ISO 9001 Registration: What is It Based on and What Are Its Benefits? (Demo)

ISO 9001:2008, along with the other members of the ISO 9000 family (ISO 9000:2005, ISO 9004:2009, and ISO 19011:2011), are considered valuable registrations/certifications for standard manufacturers. An ISO 9001 registration, in particular, offers a wide variety of benefits to any organization of any size or sector that wants to improve its processes. So what is the standard based on? Who provides registration? ISO.org offers this answer:

The standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. Using ISO 9001:2008 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services.

Checking that the system works is a vital part of ISO 9001:2008. An organization must perform internal audits to check how its quality management system is working. An organization may decide to invite an independent registration body to verify that it is in conformity to the standard, but there is no requirement for this. Alternatively, it might invite its clients to audit the quality system for themselves.

Here are just a few of the benefits of an ISO 9001 registration according to ISO.org:

Cost savings

Companies that undergo ISO 9001 registration will understand their processes better, which in turn can maximize efficiency. Once certified, processes are improved and guidelines set in place for everyone to follow, making transitions, trouble-shooting, and training easier—all of which can lead to significant savings for the company.

Enhanced customer satisfaction

ISO registration standards are universally accepted, so by adhering to them, you gain your customer’s confidence. Customer satisfaction is enhanced because the standard helps improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.

Access to new markets

Access to new markets is one of the key attractions to ISO 9001 registration because ISO standards help prevent trade barriers and open up global markets. From the production side, ISO requires the strict evaluation of suppliers before an organization can use their services, thus you are assured that your company works with the best suppliers in the business and use only quality materials for your production processes.

These are only the general benefits of ISO registration. There can be a lot more, depending on the size and type of your organization and its dedication to improving itself. If you’re ready and willing to reap these benefits, contact an established ISO 9001 registrar like International Standards Authority, Inc. today.

(Article Excerpt and Image from ISO 9000 – Quality management, ISO)