With regards to achieving certification to AS/NZS ISO 9001, many businesses when they start along the path of establishing quality or QA management systems have one main focus which is “to achieve QA certification”.
Unfortunately, most of those businesses will achieve QA certification BUT will find that they are getting no real value from the systems that they have put in place. The business leaders then criticise the value of having “QA”, whilst their workers rush around every few weeks before an auditor comes in to create the illusion that they have been complying with their QA management systems. This approach simply doesn’t make sense!
Every management system is perfectly designed to produce the results it creates! So, if a management system has been designed to “achieve QA certification” with no focus whatsoever on building improvements and adding value to the business, then all that is going to be achieved is QA certification.
A QA (Quality Assurance) review for your business involves a systematic examination of processes, procedures, and outputs to ensure they meet predefined quality standards and objectives, It may involve evaluating documentation, conducting audits, performing testing, gathering feedback, and implementing corrective actions to enhance overall quality and efficiency within your business operations.
Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) can enhance efficiency and
productivity in several ways. By establishing standardized processes and
procedures, QMS helps streamline workflow, reduce errors, and minimize rework.
Clear documentation of processes allows employees to understand their roles and
responsibilities better, leading to improved task completion times.
Additionally, QMS facilitates continuous improvement efforts by providing
data-driven insights into areas for optimization, allowing the organization to
adapt and evolve more efficiently over time.
Achieving ISO certification for your organization can bring numerous benefits. ISO certification demonstrates to customers, stakeholders, and partners that your company adheres to internationally recognized standards of quality management. This enhances credibility and trust in your brand, potentially opening up new business opportunities and markets. ISO certification also fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, as it requires regular assessments and audits to maintain compliance, leading to ongoing enhancements in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance