Most people do not realize it, but every time they purchase a Steeda manufactured part, they are
purchasing
performance parts that have been designed, engineered and manufactured under strict certification
standards
– ISO 9001:2008. Today in the aftermarket, Steeda Autosports stands alone as being the only Ford
performance
based aftermarket manufacturer that is committed to the ultimate quality in everything we do – and by
being
ISO Certified, you are GUARANTEED that our products are designed, engineered, and manufactured to the
highest quality standard today. Some may not fully understand what ISO 9001:2008 Certification is and what it involves – but there is a
definite reason why we stand alone in the Ford aftermarket business as the only manufacturer fully
committed
to providing our customers with a truly quality product that they can fully trust. Achieving ISO
Certification
requires an unsurpassed quality level, an inordinate amount of time and financial commitment, as well as
a
dedication by EVERYONE at Steeda to perform at the highest quality level possible in everything they do.
Beware - Some companies will say that they are “ISO Compliant” – but in reality, there
simply is no such thing and they are trying to confuse and defraud you. Whenever a company promotes
themselves as being ISO Compliant, they are merely saying that they “believe” they meet the standards of
ISO
and are attempting to defraud you into thinking that they ISO Certified. Bottom Line: You are either ISO
Certified or you are not….and Steeda Autosport is !!! The formal ISO Certification Process involves not
only
internal standards and auditing practices but also involves a 3rd party organization who ongoing
formally
reviews your ISO Quality System and Guidelines and they independently CERTIFY that you meet the strict
set
of standards, ensuring the highest level of quality and operational standards for the consumer. For those that desire a bit more information about ISO Certifications, please take a few minutes and read
the
following detailed summary we have created that provides some insight into the strict nature of the
certification process and the true benefits that every customer of Steeda Autosports receives: Quality is something every company strives for and is oftentimes, the
highest quality level is very difficult to achieve and maintain. Complications concerning operating
efficiency and product quality present themselves every day in business, and oftentimes many companies
take
the easiest or less costly path - overlooking quality and customers' best interest in the process. How
can a
company increase the quality of the products and services they provide? The answer is ISO 9001. As
standards
go, ISO 9001 is one of the most widely recognized in the world and is a quality management standard that
presents guidelines intended to increase customer satisfaction and business efficiency. The goal of ISO
9001
is to embed a quality management system within an organization, ensuring a level of quality processes
and
products, and increasing productivity. ISO 9001 is set up as a collection of guidelines that help a
company establish, maintain, and improve an integrated quality management system.
One important aspect of ISO 9001 is its process-oriented approach. Instead of looking at a company's
departments and individual processes, ISO 9001 requires that a company look at “the big picture” and how
do
these processes interact, integrate, and the level of quality that is inherent in their production. Once
this process-oriented approach is implemented, various audits are done as a check of the effectiveness
of
their quality management system. An independent certification body comes into an organization and evaluates it in terms of the ISO 9001
guidelines. If an organization meets the requirements of the standard, it becomes CERTIFIED in ISO 9001
and
carries a seal of quality that is recognized throughout the world. The importance of ISO 9001 is directly related to the importance of quality. With ISO 9001, an
organization
can quickly identify the root of any quality issues or problems, and therefore expeditiously find an
appropriate solution. This is where a consumer benefits because ISO has the customer as its primary
focus
and ensures that quality is always the key driving factor. When problem-solving, it is important to find the cause of the problem in order to develop a solution.
Sometimes,
the most obvious cause is not the right one. This is why ISO 9001 stresses the importance of finding the
root cause(s) of a problem very quickly in the process. There may be multiple, subtle reasons why a
process
isn't working correctly, and finding the actual causes will lead a company one step closer to a solution
and
implementation of corrective actions ensuring the utmost quality. The goal of finding root causes is to
improve the way problems are managed. Becoming adept in recognizing the root causes of a problem will
lead
to a reduced impact, a containment of error, and the prevention of recurrence. Identifying and
correcting
root causes will also lead to the reduction of unnecessary efforts which in turn will lower the cost of
maintaining quality. As more and more corrective actions are taken, processes will become more stable,
and
continual quality improvement will face fewer interruptions. Steeda- An ISO Certified Manufacturer of Quality Ford Performance PartsSteeda Renews ISO Certification - Customers Benefit
What Is ISO 9001?
How Does ISO 9001 Work?
Why Is ISO 9001 So Important?
Correcting Issues At Their Root Cause
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