There are 8 quality management principles (developed by the ISO/TC 176) upon which ISO 9001 certification is built. These principles, when followed properly, help organisations to improve their quality management systems and overall business relationships.

Let’s take a closer look at the 8 principles of quality management:

• Customer Focus - This principle covers customer needs and customer services. It stresses that businesses should strive to understand their customers & go above and beyond their expectations.
  
  
• Leadership - Leadership is an integral part of any business. Without properly-defined leadership goals and objectives, a business will struggle to run smoothly.
  
  
• People Involvement - The third principle focuses on efficiency and effectiveness of staff. You can build stakeholder confidence by optimising performance, managing processes and using business resources wisely.
  
  
• Process Approach - This principle is about efficiency, effectiveness and consistency. Having a good approach to your processes helps to speed up activities, reduce costs and eliminate waste.
  
  
• Systematic Approach to Management - ISO defines this principle as “identifying, understanding and managing interrelated processes as a system contributes to the organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency in achieving its objectives”.
  
  
• Continual Improvement - This has to be be an active business objective; businesses should embrace new opportunities and adapt to new market situations.
  
  
• Factual Approach to Decision Making - Making a decision based on data and analysis is logical, but in the current climate, most workplace decisions are made in a rush. This principle helps to make sure decisions are made with consideration and clarity.
  
  
• Mutually-Benefical Supplier Relations - The final principle deals with supply chains and promotes healthy relationships between a business and its distributors. Building a strong supplier relationship encourages productivity.

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ISO certification has found its way across every industry and country in the world, so it should come as no surprise that there are over one million companies worldwide that are known to be ISO 9001 certified!

Why is ISO 9001 certification so prevalent?

The International Standards Organisation (ISO) initially targeted manufacturing businesses such as factories in the late 1900s. Since then, the ISO 9001 certification has emerged as a universal Quality Management System (QMS) which can be implemented in any industry, sector or country to ensure that management systems are working to a certain, high-standards.

The ISO 9001 we know today can be used by any company, large or small and is arguably the most common form of quality standards available worldwide. Its popularity stems from the idea that it is a recognisable and reputable certification to have.

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Although we're based in the UK, we at ISO Accelerator have provided ISO certification for organisations in a number of different territories worldwide, including:

• Belgium
• Germany
• The Netherlands
• Paraguay
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States of America

As you can see, we have a real international presence! If you'd like us to help your company achieve ISO 9001 certification, please get in touch today.

How are we able to work with companies in so many different countries?

Our accelerated certification process is conducted entirely via the web, email and telephone support, allowing for QMS support and audit evidence to be supplied remotely. This approach removes the need for expensive travel and on-site visit costs.

No matter where in the world you're based, we can help you to gain ISO 9001 certification in the shortest possible time frame. Use the links below to find out more!

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Based in Southampton, Majortek Components Limited are an independent company specialising in the design and manufacture of cable management products and accessories. They work with clients in a wide variety of industries - including aerospace, defence, communications and healthcare - and they wanted to achieve ongoing ISO certification in order to demonstrate their dedication to quality to their broad and diverse customer base.

Eager to continue their certification as cost-effectively as possible, Majortek contacted ISO Accelerator. We helped them to speed through the registration process, and we are pleased to report that they now hold ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Here what company director Roger Renshaw had to say about ISO Accelerator's service:

It has been a pleasure dealing with your company, and we were very impressed with your speed in replying with our certificate of registration. Thank you.

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Achieving ISO 9001 certification for your organisation can take both time and effort but it brings with it a number of outstanding tangible and intangible benefits which help your business improve across a number of functions. Some of the advantages that you may experience from achieving certification include but are not limited to are:

• An improved/happier workforce
• Additional business opportunities
• Cost & waste reductions
• Increased levels of productivity & success

All of these things are what every organisation hopes for when it comes to their business, but as mentioned above, making these benefits a reality can take a company months, even years, without the right support. That where ISO Accelerator comes in! If like many businesses, ISO 9001 certification is a goal you are aiming to achieve in 2018, we can help make that goal a reality in a shorter period of time. Meaning you will experience the listed advantages sooner rather than later. How can we help achieve this you may ask? Let’s take a look!

How can we help you gain certification quicker?

The way in which we help businesses who are looking to achieve ISO 9001 accreditation in a shorter period of time is by being there every step of the way, without ever having the need to visit your site or perform consultation sessions. From developing your tailored quality management system to submitting your self-declaration, we are by your side to ensure each stage of the process is completed efficiently and effectively – much faster than if you were looking to take the traditional route.

The stages involved when using us are simple. All you need to do is:

1. Complete our online application form
2. Design and create your tailored quality management system with the help of our experts
3. Complete a Self-Declaration of Conformance

Once you have completed these steps, sent us your declaration and everything has been approved, we will then send your ISO 9001 certificate – it’s as easy as that! So, what are you waiting for? Hit the button below to contact us and start your journey to achieving your 2018 business goal!

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