WHY GET ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

I get this question all the time. Here are some of the common ones :

  1. It’s costly. We can’t afford it.
  2. Why should we spend that money.
  3. It serves no purpose.
  4. It’s a waste of time.
  5. It’s a big money grab.
  6. The auditors make the money.
  7. We don’t get any benefit.
  8. Our company’s philosophy is just do it. We fix problems as they come along.
  9. Why do I need ISO to tell me how to run my company?
  10. We don’t have time to document what we do. Time is money.
  11. I don’t have the people or resources to spend on this.
  12. My customers don’t require it of me so why spend the money.
  13. I’m making good money on my product now.
  14. How’s this going to positively impact my bottom line?

I can answer some of these questions easily. The answer to some of the other questions will require you and your organizations to seek on your own.

Business’s which stagnate typically follow the adage: “Why change how we do things. If it ain’t broke don’t touch it”.
Although there is a part of me which understands this, It’s also a fact that change is inevitable and those who embrace it can ultimately prosper from it. ISO 9001 certification is no exception to this. In essence, company’s which do the same thing and never change with the times, can ultimately see their business erode and fade away over time. Newer companies with new ideas that keep abreast of the changing times ultimately fare better. So this point alone is a fairly compelling reason for ISO certification all on its own.

If you require more practical reasons I’ve outlined some of the more important ones here:

  1. ISO 9001 Certification improves a company’s ability to compete for new business. Many larger companies are now mandating ISO 9001 certification to their suppliers as a minimum requirement to not only do business but to bid on new business.
  2. ISO 9001 Certification provides a systematic approach to organizations. By following the requirements of Sections 4 through Section 10 of the standard, a company can develop and follow a proven system for managing the Quality Systems of a company from beginning to end. This documented and simple approach follows the PDCA (Plan Do Check Act)
    Methodology which is a proven approach to mitigating risk. In fact, many customers require this approach as a minimum requirement to doing business with them.
  3. A systematic approach takes the guess work out of your business. It allows a company to make better decisions
  4. Improved Customer satisfaction.
  5. Improved Employee and stakeholder support and engagement.
  6. A method for Measurement and documentation
  7. A method for Continuous Improvement.
  8. ISO 9001 is the basis for a number of other certifications for your organization, namely, ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety). These three standards together form the backbone of any major company.

There are many more benefits of ISO 9001 certification. However, it’s important to note that not having a process for establishing and implementing the next levels of your organization can make your business become stagnant and ultimately uncompetitive. ISO Certification Consultants Inc. can help you with your needs.

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