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Business Process Management Glossary

What is a QMS?

A Quality Management System (QMS) is a formalized system that organizations use to manage and improve the quality of their products, services, and processes. This system typically includes a set of policies, procedures, and processes that are designed to ensure that the organization consistently produces high-quality goods and services that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Standards and Frameworks for QMS

Implementing a QMS can help a company in many ways, including:

  1. Improving customer satisfaction:
    • By consistently delivering high-quality products and services, a company can improve customer satisfaction and build long-term relationships with its clients.
  2. Reducing costs:
    • Helps a company identify and eliminate waste and inefficiency in its processes, which can reduce costs and increase profitability.
  3. Enhancing productivity:
    • By streamlining its processes and improving the quality of its products and services, a company can increase productivity and output.
  4. Facilitating continuous improvement:
    • Provides a framework for ongoing evaluation and improvement, which can help a company continuously improve its performance and stay ahead of its competitors.

Overall, implementing this system can help a company achieve operational excellence and long-term success in the marketplace.

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