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What is a ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS)?

13-Oct-2026 12:59 PM

A Quality Management System is a structured framework used by an organization to control and improve the processes that affect the quality of its products and services.

A QMS typically includes:

  • Quality policy
  • Quality objectives
  • Organizational responsibilities
  • Process controls
  • Risk and opportunity management
  • Customer requirement controls
  • Supplier controls
  • Competence and training
  • Monitoring and measurement
  • Internal audits
  • Management reviews
  • Corrective actions
  • Continual improvement
The purpose is to ensure that quality is managed systematically throughout the organization.