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How can I benefit from a Quality Management System like ISO 9001:2015?
ISO 9001 is used as the base for a QMS (quality management system) and, if desired, a certification can be achieved with our help. It is a voluntary standard and is a globally recognized certification for quality. GAPs (good agricultural practices) and BMPs (best management practices) may be used in the QMS and can be part of this structure.
The newly released Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices (PMA, United Fresh Produce Association) states that “Employers should look to these systems to continuously improve performance against compliance objectives.” Depending on the need/desire of the specific food crop/industry and their customers, other standards or portions of standards may be included to cover requirements such as ISO 22001 (food safety), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), SA 8000 (social accountability) to name a few.
One integrated system will help enable those in the Agriculture industry to focus more on meeting their customers’ needs with their products and services and spend less time worrying about the multitude of requirements being placed upon them.
What different type of companies have you helped?
Companies we’ve assisted in the development, implementation and on-going support of management systems include:
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Agriculture; crop producer (corn, soybean, citrus, tomatoes) livestock, and grain elevator
Food packers and processers
Manufacturing; plastic injection molds, thermoformed plastic products, hose and belting, hydraulic conduit, asphalt compactors, scale model toys, calcium carbide, nitrous oxide, scrap metal processing, magnetostrictive alloy products, and agriculture chemical formulators
Transportation; trucking
Subcontract services; OEM second and third tier suppliers and management services
Small to large companies; 2-1100 employees
How do you customize your services for my particular needs?
Our approach varies, depending on the size, nature and complexity of the organization and the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the client's quality systems. We offer simple, easy to implement solutions and fully comprehensive solutions to meet your unique needs.