ISO 9001 standard and benefits for businesses
ISO 9001 standard and benefits for businesses
ISO 9001 standard system is a method to manage product quality, bringing many practical benefits to enterprises in business activities and business management. In this article, Khang Thanh will give you some basic information about this standard system.
ISO standards are regularly updated and revised over the years. 09/19/2020 to date, there are standards following ISO as below:
To achieve the ISO 9001 standard, packaging manufacturers need to meet the requirements in terms of quality and management systems, and fully implement the following 7 principles in quality management at the same time:
Enterprises need to evaluate products and customers' needs because each product has different customers’ consumption habits and demands. Therefore, to get the correct orientation, it is necessary to have an objective assessment based on surveys from many different sources. The results of the assessment should answer the following questions:
In an ISO 9001 certified packaging company, there is a demand for consistent leadership between purpose and direction. Dissemination, training, guidance, and inspection should be conducted throughout all stages of production and to each employee, to get the finished product following the initial set direction.
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The process approach is also known as the controlling stage in ISO 9001 certified packaging production, not directly producing but this stage is especially important. It helps control each step based on the original orientation of the ISO standard, to make production activities stick to the plan, with the expectation that the product will be produced as the company desires.
In the production of packaging, control is carried out at all stages such as:
Innovation is always the goal, the method for businesses to constantly develop, especially to promptly meet the demand of customers and create competitiveness of their products in the market. Improvement should be made at all stages, even the smallest ones. The aim is to optimize the production and deliver product quality that better meets customers’ expectations.
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According to this principle, all activities and decisions of a packaging manufacturer must be built based on data analysis and evaluation. Assessment should not be made subjectively but through survey, monitoring, and synthesizing with accurate and complete numbers. Thus, the enterprise can make an objective and accurate decision for its next direction. To have this transparency and clarity, all stages are required to be carefully controlled under the supervision and complete statistics by date.
Packaging manufacturers and customer partners need to have a reciprocal relationship. The consensus and frank discussions always bring the greatest effect on both sides.
There are many benefits to ISO 9001-compliant packaging, which is trusted by many businesses. Here are some outstanding ones:
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With these benefits, ISO standards contribute to increasing the prestige and trust among manufacturing companies, partners, suppliers, customers... forming a sustainable and healthy supply chain.
To contribute to the development of enterprises, Khang Thanh packaging manufacturer has achieved consecutive International Standards, including:
Contact us now for detailed advice when ordering paper packaging models:
KHANG THANH - HOUSE OF PACKAGING
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Email: info@khangthanh.com
What is ISO 9001?
ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization, a management system built on two main foundations, including:- 7 principles in quality management.
- PDCA Circle (Plan – Do – Check – Improve)
ISO standards are regularly updated and revised over the years. 09/19/2020 to date, there are standards following ISO as below:
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 13485:2016
- ISO 45001:2018
- ISO 27001
Principles for the packaging production complying with ISO 9001
To achieve the ISO 9001 standard, packaging manufacturers need to meet the requirements in terms of quality and management systems, and fully implement the following 7 principles in quality management at the same time:
Principle 1: Customer orientation
Enterprises need to evaluate products and customers' needs because each product has different customers’ consumption habits and demands. Therefore, to get the correct orientation, it is necessary to have an objective assessment based on surveys from many different sources. The results of the assessment should answer the following questions:
- The intended use of the product.
- Consumer habits for products.
- User expectations when using the product…
Principle 2: Leadership in an ISO 9001 packaging manufacturer
In an ISO 9001 certified packaging company, there is a demand for consistent leadership between purpose and direction. Dissemination, training, guidance, and inspection should be conducted throughout all stages of production and to each employee, to get the finished product following the initial set direction.Principle 3: Everyone's participation
The quality of ISO 9001 packaging cannot achieve without the participation of people. This is a factor that greatly affects the efficiency and quality of the product. Therefore, in this third principle, ISO requires the participation of everyone in the production stages from small to big. Only then will the quality of the new packaging samples be strictly controlled for quality supply.>>> The C-TPAT standard in goods security and its application
Principle 4: The process approach
The process approach is also known as the controlling stage in ISO 9001 certified packaging production, not directly producing but this stage is especially important. It helps control each step based on the original orientation of the ISO standard, to make production activities stick to the plan, with the expectation that the product will be produced as the company desires.In the production of packaging, control is carried out at all stages such as:
- Control of input materials as well as warehouse system.
- Raw material handling.
- Packaging design templates.
- Processing and finishing products.
- Product evaluation before handing over to the customer….
Principle 5: Packaging production ISO 9001-Continuous improvement
Innovation is always the goal, the method for businesses to constantly develop, especially to promptly meet the demand of customers and create competitiveness of their products in the market. Improvement should be made at all stages, even the smallest ones. The aim is to optimize the production and deliver product quality that better meets customers’ expectations.>>> Environmental protection FSC-standard packaging
Principle 6: Fact-based decisions
According to this principle, all activities and decisions of a packaging manufacturer must be built based on data analysis and evaluation. Assessment should not be made subjectively but through survey, monitoring, and synthesizing with accurate and complete numbers. Thus, the enterprise can make an objective and accurate decision for its next direction. To have this transparency and clarity, all stages are required to be carefully controlled under the supervision and complete statistics by date.
Principle 7: Manage mutually beneficial relationships
Packaging manufacturers and customer partners need to have a reciprocal relationship. The consensus and frank discussions always bring the greatest effect on both sides.
- Packaging manufacturers concern about the consistency and convenience in each stage of production.
- Customers ordering packaging products concern about the optimal cost, quality, and efficiency of the packaging.
Benefits of ISO 9001-compliant packaging
There are many benefits to ISO 9001-compliant packaging, which is trusted by many businesses. Here are some outstanding ones:
- ISO 9001 packaging is considered as a "clearance paper" for businesses to overcome the control in legal regulations.
- Saving costs and improving work efficiency.
- Using quality packaging helps businesses improve their reputation and brand with customers and partners.
- Minimizing errors or loss of control in the production process while improving the quality of work at the same time.
- Using ISO 9001 packaging also helps businesses to quickly evaluate and have clear plans and goals in production.
- Helping the business management process to be tight and easy to control efficiently.
- It is the basis for building corporate culture, employee awareness, self-discipline, and professionalism.
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With these benefits, ISO standards contribute to increasing the prestige and trust among manufacturing companies, partners, suppliers, customers... forming a sustainable and healthy supply chain.
To contribute to the development of enterprises, Khang Thanh packaging manufacturer has achieved consecutive International Standards, including:
- ISO 9001 - 2015 and ISO 14001 - 2015
- International Labor Standard ILS Walt Disney
- Business Social Compliance Initiative BSCI
- Forest & environment protection Standard FSC
- International Printing Standard G7
Contact us now for detailed advice when ordering paper packaging models:
KHANG THANH - HOUSE OF PACKAGING
Tel: +84 (0) 77 8878 222
Email: info@khangthanh.com