Released on = January 17, 2006, 12:09 am

Press Release Author = Bellcurve Consulting

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Organisations large and small, are calling out more than
ever to be ISO 9001 registered.

Press Release Body = It wasn\'t long ago, that if you said to a business 'what is
your quality management process?\' they would have looked at you with a mixture of
mock horror and startled confusion. Quite often, a business would shy away from
quality standards, for fear of being bombarded with stacks of paperwork and an array
of red tape.

These days however, many businesses embrace the very concept of quality systems.
Indeed having ISO 9001:2000, is like a huge stamp of official approval that can
guarantee a customer 'that you\'re a company that people can do business with\'!

Yet companies can quite often feel daunted by the whole process and the guidelines
of the Quality Management System can seem quite numerous. Each one provides the
basis to understand your customers needs while striving to meet their expectations.

The measures also help leadership within your organisation, by creating an
environment and company culture that encourages staff to continuously improve their
work and satisfy the customer.

"It's not just huge organisations that need ISO these days. With competition
everywhere, it's very important for the company to maintain a market presence - as
well as a competitive edge," added Mark Whitehead, Senior Consultant with Bellcurve
Consulting.

Indeed many ISO certificated organisations report huge savings in costs and time.
Some examples of these are reducing machine down times, or by reducing rework costs.

Some case studies suggest it is not just in manufacturing that ISO 9001 makes an
impact; service industries and financial institutions with ISO 9001 also perform
significantly better than those without.

Then there is the benefit of international trade. With the world becoming a global
market place, businesses around the world look for firmer partnerships with quality
organisations.

"Much more businesses are becoming internationally focused," said Mark. "A huge
benefit your company has with an ISO certification is that it will undoubtedly
encourage customers internationally to do business with you".

These days, many organisations encourage their management to have better structure.
This includes management teams that make decisions based on facts, whilst collecting
information and assessing against objectives. In Quality Management Systems speak,
it is known as 'Factual Approach to Decision Making'.

But the true benefits lay firmly with the actual registration itself. Simply having
the ISO number will install confidence with both the supplier and consumer. This in
turn leads to forging solid future relationships with both.

Bellcurve Consulting is a company that specialises in applying a Quality Management
System for your business, whilst integrating smoothly with your current processes.
They have many years experience, collecting your company's data whilst minimising
documentation.

You can find out more information on how Bellcurve Consulting can help your business
gain an ISO certification, by calling +44 (0)115 946 3444 or by visiting their
website at www.bellcurve.co.uk







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