The ISO 9000 family of quality management standards can be applied to product manufacturing or service companies spanning any industry and is comprised of the following:
The ISO 900O series addresses the essentials of a quality management system (QMS) including processes and procedures that are needed to effectively design, produce, and maintain a product throughout the entire lifecycle. The key elements encompass organizational responsibilities, design and manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance, record keeping, employee training, inspection, and customer relations.
The ISO 9000 series is made up of seven quality management principles which are aimed at helping organizations drive continuous improvement. They include:
* Source: https://www.iso.org/files/live/sites/isoorg/files/store/en/PUB100080.pdf
ISO 9000 positively impacts businesses in several ways. Key benefits include:
ISO 9000 is important because it provides organizations the fundamentals for establishing an effective quality management system. In turn, they can increase customer satisfaction, meet regulatory requirements, and drive continuous quality improvement.
ISO 9000 encompasses a family of standards that describe the principles, concepts, and terminology that apply to all quality management systems, whereas ISO 9001 is a singular standard that specifies requirements for establishing a quality management system.
*Source: https://asq.org
Many people believe that ISO grants certification, but this is not the case; instead, certification is granted by a registrar or certifying body (CB). If you’re looking for a registrar, be sure they’re accredited. They must be members of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and have ISO/IEC 17021:2015 certification.
*Source: https://the9000store.com
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