Remote Audit Process for ISO has always been a necessity in situations where a company cannot be easily accessed for any number of reasons. Such as no roads, impassable roads etc. With Covid 19 in our lives, the IAF has become more accepting of the realities surrounding companies becoming ISO 9001 certified. Many auditors have the additional challenge of getting to a client company now due to travel restrictions and access to facilities restrictions.
The Remote Audit Process has become more accepted and in many cases mandatory or requested by companies. This has become, in many cases, the only way to circumvent the challenges facing our industry due to Covid 19. I’m willing to challenge that the future of ISO 9001 auditing has been changed forever and that the remote ISO audit will become more sophisticated with time and the preferred method of ISO certification going forward.
The other ancillary benefit to remote audit process is the reduction in costs to the client as they no longer have to carry the travel costs associated with sending an auditor to their Business location. This has turned into a win-win situation for both the company requesting ISO 9001 certification and the ISO certifying Body.
ISO Certification Consultants Inc. along with their partner certifying body is able to provide a remote ISO audit for your company.
We always welcome inquiries and would like to provide you a very competitive quote for your ISO 9001 Certification needs.
ISO 9001 certification seems to be the craze these days and the buzz word in many organizations. A little known fact is that the ISO organization first became more than just an idea back in 1946 when a group of 65 technical experts from 25 countries met to discuss the future of International Standardization. In 1947, the ISO organization was launched. Based in Geneva Switzerland, it has grown to be the governing body for all ISO standards currently in existence today. The first ISO 9001 standard was introduced to the world in 1951 and has seen update every 8 to 10 years ever since. ISO 9001:2026 is the latest version which incorporates many items which represent current economic and regulatory factors.
ISO 9001 is a total Quality Management System. When an organization follows the tenets of Clauses 4 through 10 in the order that they are presented, they will have considered the basic needs of a robust Quality Management system for their company. The current ISO 9001:2015 standard has been carefully compiled in a methodical way so that building your Quality Management System in steps using Clause 4 to 10 will provide the systematic approach to the beginnings of your robust Quality Management System.
Please note: ISO 9001:2015 does not tell you how to run your company. It provides an auditable framework to help you consider all the basic needs of a robust Quality Management System. Once a company has produced a stable Quality approach, then clause 10 of the ISO 9001:2015 standard becomes the key driver to continuous improvement in your company.
If you would like to learn more about how your company can become ISO 9001:2015 as well as other ISO’s certified, please contact us at ISO Certification Consultants Inc. Call us for immediate Service at 416-622-0022
I get this question all the time. Here are some of the common ones :
It’s costly. We can’t afford it.
Why should we spend that money.
It serves no purpose.
It’s a waste of time.
It’s a big money grab.
The auditors make the money.
We don’t get any benefit.
Our company’s philosophy is just do it. We fix problems as they come along.
Why do I need ISO to tell me how to run my company?
We don’t have time to document what we do. Time is money.
I don’t have the people or resources to spend on this.
My customers don’t require it of me so why spend the money.
I’m making good money on my product now.
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. The intent of ISO is to not tell you how to do things which already work for you but to give you a proven methodology on which to improve upon what you already do well. 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:
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.
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.
A systematic approach takes the guess work out of your business. It allows a company to make better decisions
Improved Customer satisfaction.
Improved Employee and stakeholder support and engagement.
A method for Measurement and documentation
A method for Continuous Improvement.
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. Call us now for help 416-622-0022
