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.