The 8 steps towards an ISO certificate
An ISO standard sets requirements that an organisation must meet in order to obtain an ISO certificate. But how does it work exactly, what are the steps you need to take? Determine your approach The first step towards your ISO certificate is to determine how you want to approach the project. The most prevalent ways: Purchase […]
What is ISO 9001?
With ISO 9001 quality management you demonstrate that your organisation is fully in control of the processes. By implementing ISO 9001 you ultimately achieve more in less time and with fewer resources! ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard in the field of quality management, a concept in almost every sector. The standard is a […]
ISO 9001: What is it and what does it really mean?
You probably recognise some of these questions: what does it mean if I have implemented ISO 9001:2015? Why do I need ISO certification? What are the concrete improvements you can expect from an ISO implementation? There is still much uncertainty about the ISO standard and what its added value really is. Based on the findings […]
ISO 9001 for one-man businesses and the self employed
Often we get asked if it is possible for small one-man businesses and self-employed persons to obtain the ISO 9001 certificate. The answer is a clear and simple yes! ISO 9001 is pre-eminently a standard in which the complexity of the management system depends on the size of the organisation. As a sole proprietor or […]
ISO 9001 and quality management
In the world of ISO standards, many of the standards focus on quality management. The most important and most widely used standard in the world is ISO 9001. Since 1987, ISO 9001 has been the standard for quality management most frequently certified by organisations. The result? ISO 9001 is the most certified ISO standard worldwide. […]
9 tips for effective quality improvement
Quality improvement is the most important goal of an ISO 9001 quality management system. Therefore, continuous improvement and process optimisation are important in order to obtain your certificate. Many organisations struggle with the proper implementation of quality improvement. In this article we give you 9 practical tips to achieve more results. Tip 1: Don’t make reporting […]
Common mistakes in quality management (and how to avoid them)
The first mistake: “I have a manual and procedures so I am doing well in quality management”. A book full of printed paper does not make quality, people make quality. Of course, a system is the basis, the pillar to start from and eventually to fall back on. However, the foundation is laid much earlier. […]
How to properly prepare for an audit
Audits are crucial to receive and maintain certification. Yet they are often perceived as anxious moments. If you properly prepare for an audit you have already won half the battle: it ensures that you can enter the audit with confidence. Have sufficient knowledge of the requirements! Of course it starts with this: make sure you have enough […]
How to deal with a major non conformity
During the external audit, the certification body finds a critical deviation, a major non conformity, with regard to one of the standard requirements. Now what? First of all: no need to panic! Consider this as a gift and not as criticism; it will certainly not result in the loss of your certificate. It gives you the […]
What is an ISO certification?
The question what is an ISO certification is not a question answered easily. The world of ISO standards can be quite complex. In this article we try to provide a short answer so you know what an ISO certification is. More and more companies are asked to submit an ISO certificate before doing business, getting […]
