Reston,, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/01/2010 -- In recognition of Small Business Week, BSI points to its Small Business Solutions as a proven path to success in this ever-demanding economy. Certification and training services can yield tremendous benefits to a small business. Bluegrass, a leading demolition company, is one such example of how a small business simplified its supplier evaluation, improved its customer service and increased its market competitiveness with ISO 9001 certification.
Bluegrass is a small business, with about 50 employees in offices in several US states and one overseas. Bluegrass pursued ISO 9001 certification to grow their business and differentiate themselves from other demolition providers. Their decision to become ISO 9001 certified was additionally driven by their need to be more competitive in US and European markets, where increasingly there are demands for proof of a viable Quality Management System (QMS).
Developing the processes and procedures that ISO 9001 certification requires simplified Bluegrass’ supplier evaluation and enhanced customer service. In addition, third-party certification increased their eligibility for contracts requiring ISO 9001. Heather Teate, Quality Manager and Executive Officer stated, “ISO 9001 certification shows people that we have a great system in place and that we care about quality and offer quality services and products to our clients.”
They chose BSI as their certification partner because of BSI’s reputation with small and large customers. As Bluegrass had an office in Aberdeen, Scotland, BSI provided multinational hands-on customer service. “They were a great fit for us. BSI’s auditors were approachable, accessible, and quick to respond to inquiries,” said Teate.
BSI offers a comprehensive solution for small business including training, assessment and certification services. With the highest number of full time auditors of any certification body and skilled instructors from a variety of industries, BSI offers the continuity of service that saves company’s time and money. BSI works with all types or organizations, large or small, public or private, and in any industry. Our scalable solutions can increase the performance of one division or the entire enterprise, depending on the needs of the organization.
About Bluegrass Bit
For nearly 3 decades, Bluegrass has combined advanced technologies and trained professionals to develop, and deliver creative solutions to client problems by harnessing safe work practices to remote demolition technologies. Bluegrass strategies and demolition techniques enhance safety, maximize production, reduce schedule, while minimizing impact to work space, adjacent operations, and environment.
About BSI
BSI is a global independent business services organization that inspires confidence and delivers assurance to over 80,000 customers with standards-based solutions. Originating as the world’s first national standards body, BSI has over 2,300 staff operating in over 120 countries through more than 50 global offices. BSI’s key offerings are:
• The development and sale of private, national and international standards and supporting information that promote and share best practice
• Second and third-party management systems assessment and certification in all critical areas of management disciplines
• Testing and certification of services and products for Kitemark and CE marking to UK, European and International standards. BSI is a Notified Body for 15 New Approach EU Directives
• Certification of high-risk, complex medical devices
• Performance management software solutions
• Training services in support of standards implementation and business best practice.
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