ISO 9001 / The needs for and benefits of ISO 9001
I am extern Consultant/advisor for a new started Swedish manufacturing Company. We are now in the start-up phase and I think of the kick-off of the Project. I am preparing some high-level information that I want to have top management approval of. The needs for and benefits of ISO 9001, a roadmap for the Project execution explaining the main steps, etc.
But at that stage, there is no quality policy in Place and I am not sure whether the Company actually has any specific quality objectives yet?
My goal is to give top management a Project overview, align expectations (achievements, timelines, Resources), clarify the importance of top management´s commitment, etc. How does this sound in your ears?
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Your general approach sounds good.
Starting with management commitment is of paramount importance, they signal what is important and they command access to resources. Please check these articles:
How can a startup benefit from ISO 9001? - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2017/05/23/how-can-a-startup-benefit-from-iso-9001/
Benefits of ISO 9001 implementation for small businesses - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2018/09/17/benefits-of-iso-9001-implementation-for-small-businesses/
Six Key Benefits of ISO 9001 Implementation - https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/six-key-benefits-of-iso-9001-implementation/
Once settled the importance of implementing a quality management system, I recommend performing a Gap Analysis -
Should you use a gap analysis in your ISO 9001 implementation? - https://advisera.com/9001academy/17/use-gap-analysis-iso-9001-implementation/ you can try our free online tool - Free ISO 9001:2015 Gap Analysis Tool - https://advisera.com/9001academy/iso-9001-gap-analysis-tool/
After performing a Gap Analysis we have an idea of what needs to be done, and we can start planning the implementation project:
Checklist of ISO 9001 implementation & certification steps - https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/checklist-of-iso-9001-implementation-certification-steps/
A free downloadable template - Project Plan for ISO 9001 implementation - https://info.advisera.com/9001academy/free-download/project-plan-for-iso-9001-implementation-ms-word
The quality policy and quality objectives will be outcomes of the implementation project.
We are glad that you bought the Toolkit. Please consider this reflection - ISO 27001 documents – Why the templates are not enough? - https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2012/04/24/the-documentation-myth-why-the-templates-are-not-enough/
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Feb 05, 2020