An evaluation of the results of ISO 9000 Registration on the Return of Investment, from McGraw-Hill, reveals significant annual cost savings and internal and external benefits associated with companies implementing ISO 9000. Each company sends three representatives to training sessions, which take place early on in the Consortia Program. The balance of the program is delivered individually to each company, on-site, with a broader workforce involvement. Companies pursuing ISO 9000 Registration through this approach are eligible for financial assistance from New Jersey Department of Labor s Customized Job Training Grants, if justified and approved. This approach minimizes cash outlay to achieve registration.
Registration is a fast, individualized and customized approach.
With this method, the company sets its own agenda and moves at a pace to suit their needs. Accelerat4ed ISO 9000 is delivered in as little as six months with an established completion date. This option is generally for the manufacturer who may be facing a customer-imposed deadline for ISO registration or the manufacturer pursuing new business that requires ISO registration from the suppliers. 9000 is the basic quality management systems standard, applicable to all industries. QS 9000 is the ISO 9000 version as developed by the big 3 automotive industry leaders.