Forget the horror stories of ISO certification gone wrong - when implemented correctly, there are actually numerous benefits to achieving ISO certification for your business. Here are just a few examples:
- Compliance and peace of mind. As a business, one of the biggest worries you'll have is complying with all applicable laws and regulations. Selecting the right ISO certification(s) helps you to identify these laws and regulations, implement systems that ensure compliance when followed, construct a process to check for compliance, and remove non-conformances when found.
- Confidence for your customers. No matter what industry you work in, 'ISO Certified' status is a recognised seal of compliance that is sure to impress existing and prospective clients alike. In fact, it may be what differentiates you from the competition and persuades decision-makers to hire you instead of your non-ISO certified competitor.
- Working more efficiently. In order to achieve the standard required for ISO certification, you'll have to implement a suitable management system. If the system you use is compliant with ISO requirements and tailored to suit your needs, this will help everyone in your company to work more efficiently and more effectively by eliminating wasteful ways of working.
- Continuous improvement. Being ISO compliant ensures that you assess your processes and make improvements when required in line with your business's needs.
If you would like to achieve ISO certification for your business in the following standards...
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management System Requirements)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System Requirements)
- OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Requirements)
- ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System Requirements)
...then please contact NPT Management Systems today. Our consultants can help you to get certified in the most cost-effective manner possible.
Expert assistance from professional ISO 9001 consultants NPT Management Systems
Last year, ISO rolled out a new version of the globally-renowned ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems. Dubbed ISO 9001:2015, this revision aimed to bring ISO 9001 into line with all the changes and developments that have taken place since the last revision in 2008.
ISO 9001:2015 was officially published in September 2015. Companies who achieved ISO 9001 accreditation under the old standard now have three years (from last September) to 'transition', i.e. migrate their processes and ensure that their quality management systems are compliant with this latest revision.
This may sound like a daunting task, particularly for large companies, but bringing your QMS (Quality Management System) up to date needn't be a nightmare. Here at NPT Management Systems, we have already helped numerous businesses with the ISO 9001:2015 transition, and we consistently succeed in getting the job done quickly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the company's operations.
Your experienced ISO 9001 consultant will:
- Review your current QMS
- Identify any areas that fall short of the updated requirements
- Develop a plan for transition and help you to implement it
- Assist you with getting re-certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards
If you would like our help with your company's ISO 9001:2015 transition, please don't hesitate to call 02380 659 867 or email enquiries@nptmanagementsystems.co.uk today.
As we've mentioned previously, NPT Management Systems have a well-established reputation as the leading ISO 9001 consultants for the UK marine sector. That reputation has continued to grow, and we're helping more and more companies within this industry to achieve ISO 9001 certification.
One of our most recent marine sector clients to earn ISO 9001 accreditation is David Store Navigational Management. Located just outside Romsey, Hampshire, DSNM are described as "the preferred navigational management service provider within the superyacht industry". Given that industry's high demand for impeccable attention to detail and outstanding customer service, it was vital for DSNM to choose an ISO 9001 consultant with a proven track record.
That's why they turned to NPT - with our marine sector experience, our track record for delivering tailor-made quality management systems, and our ISO 9001 certification success rate, we were the perfect fit.
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From the outset, it was clear that the challenge would be creating a QMS (Quality Management System) that would immediately fit in with the company’s well-established procedures and high standards. To achieve this, we worked with David Store Navigational Management for a number of days in order to process map their ‘as is’ process. We then used our knowledge as quality management consultants to implement a quality management system that would achieve ISO 9001 certification.
We are proud to announce that David Store Navigational Management has now been awarded ISO 9001 registration from BSI, having passed their stage 1 and stage 2 audit with ZERO non-conformances. Here's what their Fleet Director Martin Amy had to say about this achievement:
"We chose to work with NPT Management Systems as they had current experience within the marine sector, they had local offices, and they were willing to work to our tight deadline toward achieving ISO 9001. The support and service from NPT Management Systems was excellent; we had clear communications and training to enable us to adapt our existing processes to meet the requirements of ISO 9001. We plan to continue our relationship with NPT Management Systems as consultants to assist us in developing and maintaining our QMS."
Whether you're part of the UK marine industry or another sector, NPT Managment Systems can help you to implement an effective QMS and achieve ISO 9001 accreditation. Contact us now to discuss your requirements.
Implementing a tailor-made quality management system and achieving ISO 9001 certification is rapidly becoming a competitive advantage within the UK marine industry. Located near the River Hamble in Hampshire, NPT Management Systems are perfectly placed to help companies achieve this goal - we have a real passion for the marine industry and for related pursuits.
NPT have already helped several companies in the marine sector, and we are now pleased to announce that Baker Trayte Marine have successfully passed their stage 1 ISO 9001 certification audit with a UKAS accredited certification body, with zero non-conformities being raised.
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Based in Portsmouth, Baker Trayte Marine carry out all types of marine construction work in addition to providing workboats, safety boats, and barges for hire. To maintain their existing reputation for the highest standards of service and workmanship - and to support their contracts for the Ministry of Defence, Wightlink Ferries, and local authorities - Baker Trayte Marine identified that implementing a tailor-made quality management system and achieving ISO 9001 were key priorities for the business.
Baker Trayte Marine have now achieved these goals with the help of NPT Management Systems. Here's what the company's Quality Representative had to say:
"We have been working with Neil from NPT Management Systems to construct and operate a quality management system that fits our operation (Marine Contractor). We had discussions with other consultants prior to finding Neil, but we were disappointed in their ideas and their lack of willingness to understand our operation. We were concerned that this would have resulted in a 'bookshelf' system with no practical use.
"We have been very pleased with Neil's approach, his enthusiasm, and his willingness to understand our business and build a system that works for us (rather than having us alter how we operate to follow a standard system). This has to be seen as the key to success in our view."
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Gecko Metal Works are based in Eastleigh, Hampshire, and they provide a range of sheet metal work services including laser profiling, folding, and finishing. A proactive, customer-focused company, Gecko have stated that their main aim is "to keep customers happy", completing all projects promptly and to a very high standard.
With the business expanding fast, Gecko decided that they would need a tailor-made quality management system (QMS) in order to maintain their outstanding level of customer service and 'right first time' quality. Seeking an ISO 9001 consultant in Hampshire, they ruled out many 'off the shelf' solutions and turned to NPT Management Systems for assistance.
Neil Peattie, our principal ISO 9001 consultant, has been working closely with Gecko Metal Works, and the company has now implemented an effective QMS that works well and is easy to follow. Furthermore, we are proud to announce that Gecko Metal Works were today recommended for ISO 9001 certification by a UKAS-accredited certification body.
Having obtained ISO 9001 certification, Gecko Metal Works will now be able to enter new markets and bid for government and military contracts. This certification will also help new customers to feel confident that Gecko Metal Works have the right processes and procedures in place to meet their needs.
Here's what Neil Monckton of Gecko Metal Works had to say about the service we provided:
"NPT Management Systems have helped us to put all the systems and policies in place to achieve ISO 9001 certification. We have found the help and knowledge of Neil Peattie to be exceptional, and he comes highly recommended from the whole team here at Gecko.
"Thank you NPT Management Systems - keep up the good work!"
If you would like our ISO 9001 consultants to help with your company's quality management system, please don't hesitate to get in touch - whether you are based in Hampshire or further afield, we are confident that we can help you to achieve ISO 9001 certification.
Many quality management systems have simply been designed to meet the requirements of ISO 9001. Whilst this approach demonstrates that you have a quality management system (QMS) in place, it may cause you to miss out on the benefits of having a winning QMS.
That's what we do here at NPT Management Systems: we are consultants who can help you to implement a winning, tailor-made quality management system that's certified to ISO 9001 and suited to the specific requirements of your business.
Our tailor-made management systems link the strategic direction of your business with its day-to-day activities. This means that you and your teams will be able focus on what's important, working on shared goals and objectives to satisfy customers and build the business.
A lot of companies struggle to carry out effective quality management system reviews. Quite often, the review will be treated as a formality, with no effective outputs or results.
If you have invested in a quality management system and this problem sounds familiar, we can help. In just 1 day, we can show you how to hold a quality management system review to help drive your business forward.
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