We've been having some very hot weather here in Britain over the last few days, and while it's a great excuse for a barbecue or a trip to the seaside, this heatwave does potentially pose a few problems for businesses - and not just because it's unpleasant to be cooped up in an office when the temperature's soaring.
Many companies deal with temperature-sensitive materials such as:
- Chemicals, paints, glues etc.
- Plastic and rubber mouldings
- Electrical components
- Medical products
- Ink cartridges
For those who deal in these and other goods, periods of unusually hot or cold weather can be very challenging. It may become difficult to regulate the temperatures at which goods are stored and transported, and overheating can be catastrophic in certain cases.
The proper management of temperature-sensitive materials is one of the many concerns that should be addressed as part of a comprehensive, ISO 9001-compliant quality management system (QMS). A well-designed and properly-implemented QMS should take every aspect of your business into account, safeguarding quality and customer satisfaction at every stage of every process across every part of the organisation.
The experienced quality consultants here at NPT Management Systems can help you to plan and implement a highly effective quality management system that meets the requirements for ISO 9001 certification and the unique, specific needs of your business. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
Why use a quality consultant when you can ask NPT?
We at NPT Management Systems are an experienced team of chartered quality (CQ) professionals with an outstanding track record for client satisfaction. We have helped businesses of all sizes to plan and implement highly effective management systems that improve output and get all members of the company working in harmony.
Hiring a seasoned CQ professional to help you implement your new management system is a great way to ensure that the process goes smoothly with minimal disruption to the day-to-day running of your organisation. Here's what some of our previous clients had to say about the assistance they received from the CQ consultants here at NPT Management Systems:
"NPT offered us a friendly, practical consultancy service to ensure that we remain compliant with our ISO standards for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001."
- Doug L'Estrange, InstaGroup
"NPT's CQ professionals helped us put all the systems and policies in place to achieve ISO 9001 certification. Thank you NPT Management Systems, keep up the good work!"
- Neil Monckton, Gecko Metal Works
"After talking to several consultants, which was extremely time-consuming, we chose NPT Management Systems. After working with them for the last 12 months, we can confidently say that we made the right decision. We now have a quality management system that is used by the whole company on a day-to-day basis, and our staff have the system, tools and training to help us deliver the right products on time to our customers."
- Hadley Smith, Anchor Systems
We can assist with all types of management systems across virtually all industry sectors, including marine, defence, recruitment, sales, manufacturing, engineering, and many others. If you would like to know more about our CQ professionals and how they may be able to help you improve your organisation, please contact NPT Management Systems today.
Happy 2017! We hope you had a peaceful Christmas, and that you've been enjoying the new year thus far.
January is a time for reflection and for planning - if you're hoping to make a success of 2017, you should be putting together a strategy for the year right now. Here's one item for your to-do list: implement an ISO 9001-compliant quality management system in order to streamline your operations and prioritise customer satisfaction.
If you already have a QMS...
Even if you already have a quality management system that's certified to ISO 9001 standards, the arrival of a new year is the perfect time to review, revamp, and overhaul your QMS. You may need to migrate to ISO 9001:2015 (the most recent revision of the global standard) if you have not already done so, or you might simply wish to undergo a quality management review in order to identify any wastage or weaknesses in your current system.
Whether you're looking to achieve ISO 9001 certification for the first time or to sharpen up / save money on an existing QMS, NPT Management Systems can help. We are a team of professional quality consultants based in Southampton, Hampshire - no matter what industry you're in or what you need from your QMS, we have the knowledge and the experience to assist you.
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As regular visitors to our website will know, we at NPT Management Systems frequently work with clients in the UK marine industry. For example, back in March we told you about Baker Trayte Marine, a Hampshire-based company offering a variety of specialist marine services; we helped them to implement a robust quality management system (QMS) and pass their stage 1 ISO 9001 certification audit with zero non-conformances raised.
Well, our Principal Consultant Neil Peattie recently returned to the Baker Trayte office to assist with another audit that was being carried out by the company's certification body. This was Baker Trayte Marine's first audit since they achieved certification in March, and we're pleased to report that, once again, everything went smoothly and no non-conformances were raised.
Here's what Baker Trayte Marine's Quality Representative had to say after the audit had been completed:
"Neil assisted with our recent audit and it all went very smoothly. Neil's assistance since we first commenced on the ISO path has been invaluable; with his guidance, the process has been straightforward, and we would highly recommend his services. Thanks Neil - we couldn't have done it without you!"
We at NPT Management Systems have the knowledge and experience to help your company achieve ISO 9001 certification. We can also help you to maintain your QMS and keep it at a very high standard going forward, just as we did for Baker Trayte Marine.
NPT Management Systems are based in Southampton, and our quality consultants work with clients all over Hampshire and the surrounding counties. Call 02380 659 867 or email enquiries@nptmanagementsystems.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
Our Principal Consultant Neil Peattie graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a Master's degree in Strategic Quality Management. Obtaining this qualification was a very important step on Neil's path to becoming one of Hampshire's leading quality consultants, and earlier this month, he returned to the University of Portsmouth to speak to the students currently enrolled on the MSc Strategic Quality Management course.
During Neil's visit, he shared his industry knowledge with the SQM students and offered professional advice based on his years of experience providing a quality consultancy service for clients right across the South of England. He also answered a range of queries from the students themselves in a wide-ranging Q&A session. SQM lecturer Andrea Foley was very pleased with how the session went, stating:
"The students appreciate the insights visiting speakers, such as Neil, bring to the course and their engagement was evident during his Q&A session."
At NPT Management Systems we are keen to maintain a strong relationship with the University of Portsmouth and specifically the SQM course going forward, as this is where the next generation of quality professionals are developing their knowledge and taking it into the industry. Neil's recent visit left him confident that the future is very bright indeed!
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