Based in Southampton, Explosive Risk Managment Ltd provide a range of expert services to the defence, security and policing sectors. Some time ago, we at NPT Management Systems helped ERM to implement an effective quality management system (QMS) that was specifically tailored to the company's needs and processes; we then helped the company to achieve ISO 9001 certification with zero non-conformances.

We were recently asked to work with Explosive Risk Management again, since they were looking to make the transition to ISO 9001:2015 (the latest version of the international quality management standard). After much preparation and hard work, we are very pleased to announce that ERM have successfully migrated their QMS to the latest ISO standard, ensuring the continued quality of their services for years to come.

Here's what ERM's Managing Director Simon de Gruchy had to say about the service we provided:

"Neil from NPT initially provided advice and assisted in the development of our first QMS to allow us to gain ISO 9001 certification. This system served the company so well that we were able to make changes ourselves as the business evolved, maintaining our certification on annual audits.

"Recently, we engaged NPT again as we were required to transition to the new ISO 9001 standard. Neil worked with the company at short notice and on evenings/weekends to ensure that we were ready, and he worked around our existing workload and busy schedule.

"Because of this dedication and client commitment, I unhesitatingly recommend NPT Management Systems to any organisation requiring either transition services or a complete ISO system for first-time certification."

If you're based in the South of England and your organisation needs help with ISO 9001 certification, please don't hesitate to contact NPT Management Systems today.

A new year is upon us once again, and business owners the world over will be spending the first few weeks of January planning out ways to maximise their success in 2018.

If you're looking to ensure that this year is your organisation's most prosperous yet, we strongly recommend that you implement an effective quality management system (QMS) and pursue ISO 9001 certification. Here are three reasons to do it:

1. Improved Trust

Consumers are always eager to see evidence of a supplier's quality and reliability. Achieving ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that your company is dedicated to continuous improvement and to providing the very highest level of customer service. This is likely to result in a higher number of leads and enquiries for your business.

2. More Opportunities

Certain organisations and sectors exclusively offer business to ISO-certified organisations. Depending on the type of work you do and the sort of clients/customers you're looking to attract, ISO 9001 certification may open any number of new doors for you.

3. Increased Efficiency

Gaining ISO certification won't just attract new business - it will also ensure that you're able to handle your current workload more efficiently. An ISO-compliant QMS will reduce wastage within your organisation and enable all departments to work more effectively.

If you would like to achieve ISO 9001 certification in 2018, please contact NPT Management Systems for expert advice that's tailored to your requirements.

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We'd like to extend a hearty congratulations to our clients Imperial Car Supermarkets, who attended the 2017 Used Car Awards last week and went home with the very prestigious 'Used Car Supermarket of the Year' award.

This video (posted on the Imperial Cars Facebook page) shows the moment the company discovered they had won:

Our work with Imperial Car Supermarkets

Back in early 2016, NPT Management Systems helped Imperial Car Supermarkets to develop and implement an effective quality management system (QMS) and achieve ISO 9001 certification via a UKAS-accredited certification body. A year later, we helped them to pass their first surveillance audit. We are now helping the company to transition to ISO 9001:2015, the latest version of the standard.

It's been a real thrill to see Imperial Cars go from one achievement to another this year, and we're very pleased to have contributed to their success. Congratulations again to Imperial Car Supermarkets on this well-deserved recognition of their outstanding customer service - we hope your 2018 is every bit as good as your 2017 has been!

If you need assistance implementing a quality management system and achieving ISO 9001 certification, please contact NPT Management Systems today. Our quality management experts will be more than happy to discuss your requirements.

Recruitment agencies work with both employers and jobseekers to make sure that the right people are matched to the right roles. Recruitment is a very competitive industry with a huge number of agencies constantly vying for work, and so recruitment companies have to provide a truly high-quality service in order to be successful.

This is where ISO 9001 certification can be hugely beneficial. ISO 9001 is a universal standard for quality management systems across all sectors, and implementing an ISO 9001-compliant QMS within your recruitment company is an especially effective means of ensuring the quality of your services and the efficiency of your processes.

The benefits of ISO 9001 certification for recruitment agencies

• Enhance the quality of your offering and achieve continuous improvement
  
  
• Boost customer/client satisfaction (this can lead to additional work as people will be more likely to recommend your agency to others)
  
  
• Streamline your processes and minimise waste within your organisation

Achieving the ISO 9001 standard will also give potential clients extra peace of mind when they're considering working with your agency, as it demonstrates your organisation's commitment to quality, outstanding customer service and continuous improvement.

If you would like to achieve ISO 9001 certification, please contact NPT Management Systems to discuss your requirements. We have helped numerous UK recruitment agencies to get certified quickly and with minimal hassle.

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The UK manufacturing industry is an incredibly broad field encompassing all sorts of different organisations. Regardless of what you manufacture, however, there is a very good chance that achieving ISO 9001 certification would be a huge boon to your company.

Implementing an effective quality management system (QMS) and gaining ISO accreditation is a process that can massively benefit any business, no matter how big or small. Quality is a particularly crucial concern for manufacturing companies, and an ISO-compliant QMS will ensure that:

• The quality of your output is consistently high
• Your clients/customers get the best possible service
• Your business is continuously improving

Here at NPT Management Systems, we specialise in helping organisations to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and get certified via UKAS-accredited awarding bodies. We have worked with numerous manufacturing companies across the South of England - here are some choice reviews from our Testimonials page:

"Cellular Developments are specialists in manufacturing components in solid and sponge rubbers. To ensure that we conform to customer requirements and continually improve our business processes, we use the help of NPT Management Systems. Their professional, can-do approach is an asset to our company."

- Terry Forster, Cellular Developments Ltd

"GT Tooling is a precision mechanical engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of injection mould tools. NPT Management Systems helped us to implement a QMS and achieve ISO 9001 registration. We would recommend NPT to any company looking for a professional quality consultant."

- Greg Simmonds, GT Tooling Ltd

If you would like to find out more about the assistance we can provide to manufacturing companies who are seeking to gain ISO 9001 certification, please contact NPT Management Systems today.

Read more: Why is ISO 9001 Certification Important?

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