Quality! We are officially certified to ISO9001.
We have been working hard at ASH Plastics to implement ISO9001 Quality Management System & on the 18th June 2016, all of our hard work has finally paid off as we became officially certified after passing a series of audits by ISOQAR. Our latest investment is already showing us the benefits of adopting an efficient Quality Management System. It is already saving us time & costs, improving efficiency & ultimately improving our customer relationships.
What is ISO9001?
What it is:
ISO 9001 is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It outlines the requirements for a quality management system.
Purpose:
Its primary goal is to help organizations ensure they consistently meet customer and stakeholder needs. While adhering to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. It can be used as marketing tool and a sales tool. It shows that a business has core principles for quality. This can offer confidence to to potential clients.
Key Principles:
ISO 9001 is built upon several key principles. They include customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, and relationship management.
Benefits:
Implementing and adhering to ISO 9001 can lead to numerous benefits, such as improved customer satisfaction, enhanced efficiency, reduced errors, and better overall performance.
Process Approach:
ISO 9001 emphasizes a process approach, meaning organizations should focus on managing their processes and their interactions to achieve intended results.
Certification:
Organizations can choose to get their QMS certified to ISO 9001, which demonstrates their commitment to quality and can provide a competitive advantage.
Applicability:
The ISO 9001 standard is applicable to organizations of all sizes and in various sectors, including manufacturing, service, and other industries.
ISO 9000 Family:
ISO 9001 is part of the ISO 9000 family of standards, which also includes ISO 9000 (dealing with fundamentals and vocabulary) and other supporting standards.
