Why get ISO certification?
Why get ISO certification? There are numerous reasons why your organisation should seek ISO certification. Imagine this: you are in a tendering process, or want to win a contract with a new customer or government agency. You are fully prepared and ready to go. But in the end you are not chosen because you do […]
ISO certification explained
Welcome to the world of ISO! There is a lot to be told about ISO standards and the ISO certification. In this article, we will give you an overview of everything that is related to ISO: the meaning of ISO, about ISO certification, ISO standards and requirements for certification. We will take you through the […]
What are the costs of ISO 9001 certification?
What it will cost to obtain ISO 9001 certification depends on your approach. There are two different types of costs to begin with: Costs to implement ISO 9001; Costs of actualy getting the ISO 9001 certification. Before we look at the costs, it’s important to determine your approach. This approach also depends on your motivation […]
The PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) in relation to the ISO 9001 standard requirements
The Plan-Do-Check-Act circle, or PDCA cycle, is a method for steering continuous improvement in an organisation. Therefore it is not surprising that this PDCA cycle is used in many ISO standards. The cyclical nature of the model ensures quality improvement is constantly brought to attention. This ensures that the products and services you offer are […]
Set up and maintain complaints procedure according to ISO 9001
A complaint! Very unfortunate if you receive one. But do you realize that you should actually be very pleased about that? A complaint gives you the perfect opportunity to implement improvements through a complaints procedure. And one of the ISO 9001 requirements is continuous improvement. You see? A complaint is actually a gift, as it […]
A quality manual; what is it and what’s in it for you?
ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001:2015) and the establishment and maintenance of a decent quality management system are inextricably linked. With the quality management system you determine the desired method of working, record it in a clear and structured way and ensure that the procedures and work instructions are accessible to the right people in the […]
Online consultancy: an affordable ISO 9001 certification process
In the early 20th century, the fastest way to get from London to New York was by ship. This would take about three days. If you had said that in the future this trip would take a maximum of 8 hours in some kind of iron bird with turbine engines (also called: aeroplane), you would […]
What is ISO 14001
ISO 14001 – The environment: a hot topic in society for some time now. In the corporate world, too, you cannot avoid the subject. As an organisation, you want to limit the impact on the environment as much as possible. You want to improve your environmental performance in order to contribute to a better living […]
