ISO 9001: Definition and objectives of the standard

Published on -

autoevaluation

ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems (QMS) that was first introduced in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It provides a framework of requirements and guidelines for organizations to establish and maintain effective quality management practices. In this article, we will discuss the meaning of ISO 9001 and its key concepts.

 

ISO 9001: Quality Management System 

At the core of ISO 9001 is the concept of a quality management system (QMS). A QMS is a set of policies, processes, and procedures that an organization implements to meet customer requirements and continuously improve the quality of its products or services. The QMS provides a systematic approach to managing the organization's processes, from planning to delivery, to ensure that quality is consistently achieved. ISO 9001 is based on a set of quality management principles that are designed to help organizations improve their QMS

 

IS0 9001: organization’s QMS standardization 

ISO 9001 is a management system standard that specifies the requirements for a QMS. The standard provides a framework for organizations to implement and maintain a QMS that meets customer and regulatory requirements, as well as promotes continuous improvement. The ISO 9001 is one of the most widely recognized and implemented quality management standards worldwide.

 

ISO 9001Objective

The goal of ISO 9001 is to help organizations produce high-quality products and services that meet customer needs and expectations. By implementing an effective QMS, organizations can improve their processes, reduce waste, and increase customer satisfaction. ISO 9001 also has implications for contractor/supplier management (supply chain, service provider, etc). By requiring organizations to have a QMS in place, the standard ensures that suppliers are meeting the company quality requirements. This helps ensure that products and services meet the required quality standards. 

 

ISO 9001: risk-based thinking

ISO 9001 is part of the broader concept of total quality management. Another key concept of ISO 9001 is risk-based thinking. This involves identifying and assessing potential risks and opportunities that could impact the QMS and taking appropriate actions to manage them. By adopting a risk-based approach, organizations can better anticipate and mitigate potential issues before they become problems. 

 

Choose a quality management system with BlueKanGo

BlueKanGo offers high-performance software to help companies implement a quality management system compliant with the ISO 9001 standard. Our software can provide features such as process documentation, record management, performance monitoring and analysis, as well as other tools to help companies meet the requirements of the standard. 

 

Discover the ISO 9001 certification app

 

Nan Ratsimandresy
Nan Ratsimandresy
Ingénieur QHSE & Content Manager chez BlueKanGo/QHSE Engineer & Content Manager at BlueKanGo/Ingeniero QHSE y gerente de contenido en BlueKanGo
Linkedin Nan Ratsimandresy Twitter Nan Ratsimandresy Facebook Nan Ratsimandresy Google plus Nan Ratsimandresy