The importance of ISO Management system in small and medium companies in Vietnam

For the current Vietnamese economy, it is necessary and appropriate to apply a quality management system in small and medium enterprises.

In the period of international economic integration, ISO standards are considered as "passports", showing the prestige of enterprises, if they do not quickly improve their position, it is very difficult to compete to survive and develop. ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems that is applicable to all types of organizations, businesses and establishments operating in all fields such as production and business establishments. services… regardless of size and qualifications.

Some of the popular systems management standards are:

• ISO 9000 – Quality management
• ISO/IEC 17025 – Laboratory quality management
• ISO 14000 – Environmental management
• ISO 45000 – Occupational health and safety management
• ISO 27000 – Information security management

Vietnam's small and medium enterprises are often very reluctant ISO. When asked about the application of the ISO quality management system, businesses think that they are still small, mainly processing products for large enterprises or the consumption market is limited, so it is not necessary to apply this quality management system. Many businesses do not properly understand the role of ISO, there are also businesses who already know the benefits of the management system and do not want to spend the initial costs without making a profit and they are satisfied with the scale of its activities.

Most businesses in Vietnam spend money to build a management system according to ISO standards to get certification, but actually the system operation does not bring any efficiency, so it causes fear for the companies. Many enterprises, when building systems, do not understand their nature, so they create a lot of cumbersome procedures that hinder the production and business activities of enterprises. In addition, the majority of consulting units on the market only advise businesses to obtain ISO certification, but do not advise businesses to effectively operate the system, because of the fact that the setup and operation The system to be effective will be many times more difficult than setting up the system to achieve certification.

The purpose of the quality management system is to help an enterprise control all its activities such as strategy, goals, human resources, sales, production, etc. to help businesses operate smoothly and efficiently. efficiency and sustainable development, not just quality control. The management system needs to bring the following benefits to the business:

• Minimize paperwork and cumbersome procedures
• Control most risks and reduce losses due to manufacturing defects
• Improve product quality
• Product cost reduction
• Reduce human dependence
• There is a basis for improvement such as: shortening time, improving capacity, reducing errors
• Have a database to make administrative decisions
• Create more opportunities in business
• Drive activities to help the company achieve its business goals…
• When the enterprise's quality management system does not bring the above values, the system has not been properly established or operated incorrectly and needs to be improved so that they function properly.

Normally, in order to establish a quality management system in the enterprise right from the beginning, it is necessary to have a team of consultants with long experience in the profession and love for the profession, in order to help businesses minimize risks. , efficient and durable operation. That's how ISO Solutions is operating. Please contact us immediately for detailed advice.