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Common mistakes made during ISO implementation

International Standard of Organization, also commonly referred to as ISO, is a quality management system which lays down norms and protocol for safe and secure business processing. A business with the ISO quality management system in place: 

  • Ensure efficient business processing 
  • Has a low operational cost 
  • Minimizes possibility of error, which means no time will be wasted on reworking 
  • Boosts credibility among customers and the regulatory bodies 
  • Enhances customer experience 
  • Ensures production and delivery of premium quality products 

While there is no doubt in the benefits that come with ISO implementation, it is important to note that obtaining the certification can be a challenging task. This is why many organizations fail at the time of auditing. We are here to help you with the mistakes that you should avoid to gain an ISO certification.  

Not establishing a reason for the certification 

Why do you want the certificate? How will it help your business? What goals are you trying to achieve with the certification? Is it going to be a marketing strategy? Do you want it because your competitors have it? It is important to have your goals laid down, before you plan to implement an ISO standardNot having a clear goal will risk your business operation and come in the way of your business getting certified.  

Making the system complex 

Implement a system that is easy to operate and maintain. Making it complex will discourage your workforce from utilizing it. The system should be easy for the employees to understand and work on. It should help you attain the overall objective and simplify the business processing for a higher return on investment.  

Not training the employees 

How is your staff expected to work if they don’t know anything about the newly implemented system? Your staff should be trained periodically on the system as the updated roll in, so that the entire organization is on the same page and they can work in an efficient manner. With proper training, they will know in which direction should they work towards for maximum benefits. Overlooking training would result in lack of interest and confusion among the workforce.  

Improper document control 

Are you not documenting everything properly? You might face the ire of the audit department soon, if that is the case. How will you prove that your staff has been trained on the system? How will you show the resource allocation or the incident reports if there is no document control system in place? Robust documentation in a quality control management system simplifies the workflow and encourage collaborative action required to achieve the business goal.  

Now that you know what are some of the mistakes you should avoid, we suggest you let experts take care of it, instead of giving your time here, which can be otherwise used in attaining the core business objectives. We, at Tayana Solutions, have a team of Quality Management System experts who will implement customized ERP solutions that will cater to your specific need, in an efficient manner, ensuring all ISO standards and protocols are being followed.

Reach out to Tayana Solutions experts, today!