Business Description
Implementing QMS in your company is a management decision that requires consideration of your organization’s operations, strategy, staff and, most importantly, your customers.
ISO standards are now readily being applied by organizations in industries ranging from manufacturers and labs to auto suppliers and pharmaceuticals. In many instances, the choice to implement an ISO standard into a company is not only the result of a company seeking to improve quality, efficiency, and profitability, but also as a result of ISO implementation being:
Required by your Customers, especially internationally-focused businesses
Required by overseas regulatory bodies for suppliers of quality-sensitive products, e.g. medical devices
Necessary to maintain market presence and a competitive advantage
For whatever reason your company decides to pursue or update its ISO certification, you need to consider the benefits and costs involved with this process