Benefits of the ISO 9001:2015 Standard

• Applicability to all product categories, in all sectors and to all sizes of organizations
• Simple to use, clear in language, readily translatable, and easily understandable
• Significant reduction in the amount of required documentation compared with previous standards
• Connection of quality management systems to organizational processes
• Provision of a natural move towards improved organizational performance
• Oriented toward continual improvement and customer satisfaction
• Compatibility with other management systems such as ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001
• A consistent basis to address the needs and interests of organizations in specific sectors (e.g. medical devices, telecommunications, automotive, etc)
• Corporate liability protection and corporate governance
• Consistent and effective transfer of knowledge between employees and management

Internal Benefits:

• Better documentation
• Greater quality awareness
• Increased efficiency
• Positive cultural change

External Benefits:

• Higher perceived quality
• Improved customer satisfaction
• Competitive edge
• Reduced audits

Overall Benefits:

• Greater quality awareness
• Better documentation
• Positive cultural change
• Increased efficiency