ISO 9001 Certification Throughout Queensland
Quality Management Systems Certification
Quality Management Systems certification, also referred to as ISO 9001, is a globally recognised standard for managing quality policies and procedures. The standard was updated in 2015 to ensure certified companies possess a more robust quality management system.
ISO 9001 outlines the essential processes for delivering quality products or services through a structured Quality Management System (QMS). It begins with a Quality Policy and encompasses various business processes beyond product production or service delivery, including communication, problem response, performance tracking, and management review. Quality Assurance ensures understanding and efficient delivery of customer requirements. ISO 9001 serves as an internationally recognised standard, evolving from prescriptive guidelines to emphasising process definition for enhanced product/service quality.
ISO 9001 Quality Certification is crucial to the success of businesses for several reasons. Firstly, it often facilitates business growth by meeting requirements for tenders, contracts, and supply arrangements, distinguishing your company and potentially opening new markets. Secondly, it instills confidence in stakeholders about your business’s sustainability and management practices, as it demonstrates adherence to international quality standards. Lastly, it aids in risk management and improvement by providing an independent assessment of your processes and systems, identifying areas for enhancement and ensuring ongoing effectiveness.
ISO 9001 certification offers numerous benefits beyond external motivations like gaining preferred supplier status or enhancing company image. A well-implemented quality management system provides better management control, operational efficiency, and a foundation for continuous improvement. It fosters meaningful customer relations, enhances business knowledge, and shapes organisational strategy and culture. Tangibly, it leads to increased profits through cost reductions, fewer defects, and new opportunities from meeting tender and regulatory requirements. However, the extent of these benefits depends on the initial reason for pursuing certification; genuine commitment to improvement yields the most significant results, supported by strong management dedication to sustaining the quality management system.
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The ISO 9001 Certification Process
About Compass Assurance Services
Compass Assurance Services (CAS) was established in 2013 to address a gap in the certification marketplace. This gap was the need for a certification body that prioritised customer satisfaction above all else. Over the past eleven years, CAS has evolved into one of the largest certification bodies in the country. We are proud to hold the distinction of being the largest ISO 27001 certifier, upholding the core values upon which the company was founded.
At CAS, we carefully select our staff based on their technical expertise within their industry and their commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. We understand that customer satisfaction is integral to our mission.
CAS ensures accessibility no matter how remote your location, with offices strategically positioned in most major cities across Australia and auditors stationed nationwide. We have the capability to efficiently and effectively audit your business, regardless of your geographical location.
In 2023, Kiwa, a leading Dutch Inspection and Certification Company, acquired CAS. Despite this change in ownership, the core values upon which CAS was built have been upheld. This merger has granted CAS access to international resources and has propelled our growth.
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What is ISO 9001 Quality Assurance?
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised quality assurance standard. Quality assurance is ensuring that your business understands what your customers want and that you can deliver on those requests successfully.
Why do I need ISO 9001 Quality Certification?
ISO 9001 certification is often sought by Queensland organisations because it can provide an external verification that their quality management system is effective. This can be valuable to customers, regulators, and other interested parties.
What are the benefits of ISO 9001 Certification?
Many organisations often begin their certification journey for external reasons, such as being added to preferred supplier lists, enhancing their company image, and meeting customer demands. The benefits of this are clear – more work.
How can I get certified?
Getting ISO certification in Queensland is a lot easier than you might think, We take you through the three step audit process from your initial enquiry to the final certification decision.
ISO 9001 Certification Throughout Australia
Compass Assurance Services have offices and staff located throughout Australia including Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.
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