ISO 9001:2000 Consultants:

The process of implementing ISO 9001:2000 is a challenge. For many companies that chose not get outside consulting help, the results of a new ISO 9001 based quality system are an unnecessary burden on the company. For example, too much detail in the procedures and too complex a procedure for engineering changes can make the maintaining accurate documentation impossible. Consultant are available for the following functions:


1. Consultants can train personnel on the standard and its requirements. Going for an outside certification training class usually costs about $2000 to $3000 per person plus travel.

2. Consultant can assisting in the development of an effective quality manual and set of high level procedures. This cost can be as little as $500 and can save the company hundreds of hours of wasted time.

3. Consultants can perform a sample audits similar to the certification audit. This can cost as little as $1000/day for a local consultant. I have completed a free sample audit using the check sheet provided on this Web site in one 10 hour day.

Considering the initial certification audit will usually cost around $10,000 to $15,000 for a small company and much more for a large company, the additional cost of getting expert help is small and has a very quick payback period.

Consultants

Quality Works - Quality and Environmental Management System Consulting - specializing in development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 13486, and ISO 14001 management systems. Consulting, documentation, training, process optimization.

Adams Six Sigma - Specialist in strategic planning, goal setting, team building, employee motivation, statistical process control (spc), management training, and management consulting.

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