We can help your organisation to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and get certified!
In order to gain ISO 9001 certification, a company must first implement a QMS (quality management system) and ensure that it is implemented throughout the entire organisation. This can be a complex process, especially in larger companies with a lot of staff / departments to co-ordinate.
When tackling this process, it is often useful to bring in an experienced consultant to train up your staff and get everyone working to ensure the system's success.
That's where we at NPT Management Systems come in.
Pictured: Neil Peattie, our Principal Consultant
We can provide an ISO 9001 expert to visit your premises and help you through every stage of the ISO certification procedure. Not only will your consultant help you to tailor your QMS to the unique needs of your organisation, they will also deliver training sessions for your staff and make sure that they understand their roles and responsibilities within your management system.
Contact NPT Management Systems today to discuss your company's needs.
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As of 15 September 2018, ISO 9001:2008 certificates will no longer be valid. That deadline is now just a few short months away, and many companies are therefore rushing to get certified under ISO 9001:2015, the latest version of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems.
One company that won't need to rush is Cobra Hydro UK, a British business specialising in odour control systems and sludge dosing applications.
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The Cobra Hydro team approached NPT Management Systems earlier this year and asked us to help them transition to ISO 9001:2015. We're pleased to announce that the transition was successful, and that Cobra Hydro are now completely up to date with their certification.
Here's what Cobra Hydro UK's Quality Manager Lisa Reeves had to say about the transition:
"We contacted NPT Management Systems due to their good reviews on Google and their location, which is close to our offices. We have held ISO certification since 2001, but we found transitioning to the new standard quite daunting.
"Neil was able to put a system in place that was user-friendly and suitable for the business. Neil has always made himself available on the phone, via email and in person.
"We have successfully been recommended for ISO 9001:2015, which - a few months ago - we weren't sure was possible. We will continue to work with NPT to establish our current system and work towards ISO 14001 and ISO 45001."
- Lisa Reeves, Quality Manager
In addition to helping Cobra Hydro UK with the ISO 9001:2015 transition process, we also helped the company to save money by identifying a more cost-effective choice of certification body and assisting them with the switch.
Contact NPT Management Systems today and ask us how we can help with your ISO certification needs.
Based in Fareham, Hampshire, McWilliam Technology Ltd is a family-run business specialising in windsocks and windsock masts. They supply products to airfields, gas/oil rigs and various other sites all over the UK; McWilliam windsocks are used at most of the country's largest airports (including Heathrow and Gatwick) and they've also been sold to customers in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and the Middle East.
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With clients in so many different locations, McWilliam's directors were keen to make absolutely sure that they were delivering the same high level of quality across all of their work. That's why they contacted NPT Management Systems and asked us to assist them in the planning and implementation of a tailored quality management system (QMS) for their business.
After helping McWilliam Technology Ltd with their QMS, we helped them to apply for ISO 9001 certification. And we are pleased to announce that they were successful: McWilliam now hold ISO 9001:2015 certification, which should give their clients extra peace of mind and stand the company in good stead when it comes to attracting new business.
"We contacted NPT having previously had ISO 9001 accreditation, but we wanted to bring it up to the 2015 version standard. What we found was a lot more than a certificate.
"Instead, NPT developed a fresh QMS that was specific to us, highly practical and user-friendly. Even the sceptical among us here use all aspects of it every day. I have regular suggestions from staff as to how we can develop it, which is a primary goal with ISO 9001.
"The ISO 9001:2015 certification became a by-product of improving our business. We have all bought into the QMS and how it makes our business better for us and for our clients, and this is entirely down to NPT's approach."
- Tom McWilliam, Company Director
If you need help achieving ISO 9001 certification for your business, please contact NPT Management Systems today to speak with one of our experienced quality consultants.
Marketing is a very crowded and competitive industry, so marketing agencies really have to go above and beyond to persuade potential clients that they're the best choice. This applies to digital marketing agencies and traditional (offline) marketing companies alike - no matter what sort of customers you work with, you're bound to be competing against numerous other marketers for every contract.
For this reason, it's important to do whatever you can to make your organisation stand out from the crowd. One of the best ways to achieve this? Implement an effective quality management system (QMS) and get your company ISO 9001 certified.
What does ISO 9001 mean for marketing agencies?
Gaining ISO 9001 status will demonstrate to potential clients that you are:
- Committed to delivering a high-quality service
- Able to work in an organised, streamlined manner
- A truly professional business to work with
Any of these qualities may very well set you apart from the many other marketing agencies you're up against - if you're looking to boost your business and deliver the very best for your valued customers, ISO certification is a great way to start achieving this.
Need expert help getting certified? Contact NPT Management Systems today to discuss your organisation's requirements.
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Achieving ISO 9001 certification is a great milestone for any organisation, but getting certified isn't the end of the journey by any means. In order to retain your ISO-certified status, you will need to stick to the processes laid out in your quality management system; you will also be required to undergo annual surveillance audits to ensure that you're still meeting ISO 9001 standards.
The good news is that you don't have to go into these surveillance audits unprepared. At NPT Management Systems, we don't just help businesses to gain ISO certification and then leave them to it - we continue to work closely with our clients after certification, ensuring that they pass all subsequent audits and maintain a high level of quality going forward.
Here are some examples of clients who - with NPT's help - have passed surveillance audits with zero-conformances:
Whether you're looking to achieve ISO 9001 certification or pass an upcoming surveillance audit, our experienced consultants are here to help. Contact NPT Management Systems to discuss your requirements.
