The Fast Track - ISO 9001, 14000, TS 16949, TL 9000, AS 9100 Consulting

The Fast Track Program

The easy part is over. You've decided to institute a quality or environmental management system (QMS or EMS). Now it's a matter of implementation, and that means there are a lot of tough questions to answer: Can we do it with our own staff? Are they qualified? How long will it take? Who will manage the project? How much will it cost? Do we need outside help?

The Hidden Truth: A QMS or EMS implementation is no walk in the park. Your objectives may be clear, but the tasks involved can quickly become overwhelming for the inexperienced. Implementation is much more than just writing procedures. It demands resource commitment and constant maintenance. It requires company-wide training, consumes a lot of your time, and distracts you from day-to-day operations. Just ask any of the companies that abandoned the attempt after investing countless hours, with no registration to show for their effort. Most importantly, in order to truly be beneficial, it requires a thoughtful, effective and flexible design of your management system, not just a cookie cutter approach to compliance. Before charging ahead, we suggest you investigate your options.

Dollars and sense So what are your options? Basically, there are two - use your own staff or get outside assistance. Many organizations believe they will save money by doing it themselves. The reality is that the do-it-yourself approach can carry a high price in opportunity costs. For instance, having internal staff execute the project reduces overall effectiveness in other areas of your business. If resources are reassigned, other business functions are neglected, and this impairs customer satisfaction. Time is another valuable resource that is heavily taxed. Did you know that it takes the average company 18 to 24 months to achieve registration? Alamo typically finishes implementation in six months.

The practical solution By studying the implementation process through the eyes of our customers, Alamo has developed a solid, dependable implementation solution which we call the Fast Track® program. With the Fast Track methodology, our team of highly skilled experts can build you a self-perpetuating, ISO-based quality management system that is easy to use and comprehensive in scope. The flexibility of our approach is evident in the many projects we have successfully completed for various standards, including ISO 9000:2000, ISO 14000 and ISO/TS 16949, TL 9000, AS9100. From documentation to training, the Fast Track takes you all the way to the finish line fully prepared for registration.

Established ownership of procedures. Custom-written procedures. Requirements explained in simple terms. A user-friendly document control system. They’re all yours with the Fast Track. Our business is to minimize the disruptions that implementation can cause so you can concentrate on the business of satisfying your customers. As you review this product description, I hope you will gain some insight into the benefits Alamo can bring to your registration process. We’re ready to help you sustain what you already do well and correct the areas that need improvement.

If you’re ready to implement an ISO-based standard, let Alamo put you on the Fast Track®.