Our Principal Consultant Neil Peattie graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a Master's degree in Strategic Quality Management. Obtaining this qualification was a very important step on Neil's path to becoming one of Hampshire's leading quality consultants, and earlier this month, he returned to the University of Portsmouth to speak to the students currently enrolled on the MSc Strategic Quality Management course.
During Neil's visit, he shared his industry knowledge with the SQM students and offered professional advice based on his years of experience providing a quality consultancy service for clients right across the South of England. He also answered a range of queries from the students themselves in a wide-ranging Q&A session. SQM lecturer Andrea Foley was very pleased with how the session went, stating:
"The students appreciate the insights visiting speakers, such as Neil, bring to the course and their engagement was evident during his Q&A session."
At NPT Management Systems we are keen to maintain a strong relationship with the University of Portsmouth and specifically the SQM course going forward, as this is where the next generation of quality professionals are developing their knowledge and taking it into the industry. Neil's recent visit left him confident that the future is very bright indeed!
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ISO 9001:2015 is the latest revision of the ISO 9001 standards. These standards are designed to assist any organisation - no matter the type or size - to administer and operate an effective quality management system. ISO 9001 focuses on the principles, goals and objectives that drive every business, to ensure that your operation is designed to meet customer requirements and expectations. The latest update takes in to account the latest trends and changes, whilst at the same time ensuring the compatibility with ISO 14001 and other modern management systems. To put it simply, ISO 9001:2015 will herald a new generation of quality management standards.
What Does This Mean For My Business?
ISO 9001-certififed businesses will have three years to migrate their quality management system and meet the new standards. Upgrading to the new standards will help you function alongside other management systems, reducing risks and ensuring that your business is more efficient.
If you're looking to migrate your existing management system, NPT are here to help! We can help migrate your existing system and get you certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards as quick as possible, to ensure that your business is running as efficient as possible. For assistance or if you're looking more information on ISO 9001:2015, give us a call on 02380 659 867 or email enquiries@nptmanagementsystems.co.uk - we'd be happy to assist you.
Located on the south coast and operating in the marine sector, NPT Management Systems are always delighted to give something back to the community, by showing their support for local clubs and events. Recently, we were delighted to become a sponsor for Junior Sailing at the Hamble River Sailing Club, by supplying their helpers and instructors with a selection of Hi Visibility Jackets. Thanks to the bright colours and luminous strips adorning the jackets, this simple use of visual management will help children and parents to identify who to turn to when help is needed, allowing them to take action quickly and efficiently.
While we are fortunate to have offered our professional services to a multitude of businesses and organisations in the South of England over the years, it remains important for us to offer our continued assistance to local organisations on a non-profit basis. Thanks to the practical addition of their new hi vis jackets, the Youth Sailing team will be able to demonstrate and uphold a high level of health and safety for years to come, while also providing parents with further peace of mind regarding the well-being of their children.
"Our sponsorship of local events and clubs such as the Hamble River Games and Hamble River Sailing Club, is a real sign of our passion for supporting the marine sector as a whole, and not just for business. As the owner of a local business which helps companies to achieve ISO certification, and a parent to children who sail on the River Hamble, it was important for me to show my support to the club in a way which will provide a useful and lasting solution to their members."
- Managing Director, Neil Peattie
Since donating the hi vis jackets to the sailing club, we are pleased to report that the team are already making good use of their new safety garments. As well as providing an efficient means of upholding health and safety standards, the jackets also help to brighten up the club's activities, particularly on grey, overcast days like the one photographed above!
If you are a local company that requires support with ISO certification or ISO consultancy, NPT Management can provide you with everything you need to implement a range of quality management systems, and become an ISO certified business. To learn more about our services, browse the range of available options on our homepage, or get in touch with us today for more information.
We have opened a new office in Lyme Regis, and we will be helping businesses throughout Dorset to achieve ISO 9001 certification.
NPT Management Systems is already established as the top ISO consultancy in Hampshire, and we are pleased to announce that we have now expanded into Dorset. Our new office is located in Lyme Regis, and the addition of this second location allow us to meet the growing demand for ISO 9001 certification in the following places:
If you're based in any of these locations, please get in touch now to find out how we can help your business!
We are the marine sector specialists
NPT specialise in providing ISO certification services to the UK marine industry. We already work with a number of marine sector businesses in Hampshire, and the launch of our new office in Dorset cements our position as Southern England's leading marine sector ISO consultant.
Click here to find out more about our marine sector expertise, or contact us today to find out how we can help your business to achieve ISO 9001 certification.
As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, NPT Management Systems will be sponsoring the river volleyball event at this year's River Hamble Games. The Games are scheduled to take place along the riverside on Saturday the 18th of June 2016, and the day will be packed with fun events such as paddleboarding, kayaking, rowing, and of course volleyball!
The great thing about the River Hamble Games is that anyone can take part - you don't have to be an accomplished athlete to join in the fun!
Want to sign up for volleyball?
The river volleyball tournament will begin at 12 noon and end at 4pm on the day of the Games. Each game will be refereed by an experienced umpire from Volleyball England, so players will be kept in line at all times!
If you would like to take part in this event, please visit riverhamblegames.com/the-games/volleyball and sign up for the tournament online. You'll need a team of 2 people (i.e. yourself and a friend), or more if you want to make substitutions over the course of the afternoon.
Click here to see the other events taking place on the day >
NPT Management Systems are among the Gold Sponsors of this year's River Hamble Games. Our quality consultants have helped countless businesses across Hampshire to achieve ISO 9001 certification - if you would like to find out more, please call 02380 659 867 or email enquiries@nptmanagementsystems.co.uk today.
