A recent survey of various organisations that have acheived ISO 9001 certification revealed an increase in sales, turnover, customer satisfaction and savings.

Below are some of the main benefits QMS clients have experienced and what your organisation could gain from ISO 9001 certification:

• Stand out from your competitors

Being ISO 9001 certified can make the crucial difference when bidding for tenders and contracts.  One survey reported that a firm with ISO 9001 certification achieved a 40% increase in sales.

• Save Money

ISO 9001 can save organisations money through improved processes. Our survey showed one organisation had cut costs by 50% in two years as a result.

• Retain Clients

ISO 9001 gives you the systems to increase customer satisfaction, helping you retain more of your existing clients. One pizza firm in our survey increased customer satisfaction by an incredible 85%.

• Improve your performance

By going through the process of ISO certification, your management team will be equipped with new systems to help boost business performance.

• Reduce waste

ISO 9001 gives you the insight and systems to ensure your organisation reduces waste and streamlines its processes.

• Expand into new sectors

ISO 9001 can give your organisation a significant advantage when looking to break into new sectors. The public sector, especially, tends to prefer suppliers who are ISO certified.

• Improve your reputation and brand

When marketing your organisation, ISO 9001 wlll go a long way to enhancing your reputation and brand.

• Satisfy your Shareholders or Investors

Achieving ISO 9001 certification will demonstrate that your organisation adheres to a certain level of quality management, helping to reassure shareholders or investors.