Companies just starting out to provide manufactured goods or services to the market may not be ready to take on all of the requirements of ISO 9000. We have developed a “startup” version of the standard that incorporates its most important aspects for such a company. It prioritizes the effort with an eye to establishing the budding quality management system in a way that is consistent with ISO 9000. It thus establishes the right concepts for the accomplished work and sets the tone for the future work and a head start toward significant cost savings. As a result of this effort, both you and your customers will benefit and you will be able to show all concerned that you are on your way to certification.

We provide you with the fundamental metrics that any start-up will find useful and vital for its profit structure. Compared with ISO 9000, the requirements are significantly fewer, but include several important business metrics not found in any of the quality standards. The quality metrics are consistent with the quality standards and could be thought of as a pre-ISO activity.