What are the Differences of ISO 9001:2015 and 9001:2008

ISO 9001 is a set of internationally recognized standards that provides a uniform way of measuring a company’s internal quality systems.  ISO was first introduced in 1987, and is administered by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.  

The latest version of ISO9001:2015 is replacing the prior version from 2008, as a new standard is introduced about every seven years.  When first introduced in 1987, the standards focused on documentation, saying what you do, and how you do it.  Defining job descriptions, work instructions, and quality checks and balances was a big part of the initial introduction of ISO standards.  

The updated version that came next in 1994 enhanced upon “say what you do”, and added “say what you do, and do what you say” (and prove it).   Further documentation was required to show that you are actually doing what you say you are doing.  Internal audits are emphasized with honest findings, and corrective actions.  

The ISO updates in 2000 turned focus to “continual improvement” and “customer satisfaction”.  Continual improvement projects must be identified, and customer satisfaction must be measured.   The ISO9001:2008 version went into greater depth of all prior versions, emphasizing processes, process owners, measurable goals and how they impact continual improvement and total customer satisfaction.  

With the most recent updates of ISO9001:2015, there is even greater emphasis on business management and leadership, and top-down management involvement.  Each employee should be aware of the organization’s mission statement, quality policy, and what their role is in achieving these goals.  Top management should be involved with communicating the quality management system, and the importance of each employee’s role to the organization.

ISO9001:2015 puts more emphasis on risk based thinking, and having contingency plans in place.  The bottom line is that businesses that adhere to an ISO compliant quality system are poised for the future, with quality systems in place that focus on total customer satisfaction.

Total customer satisfaction reaps many benefits in customer retention, increased volume of business, and new business referrals.  The efficiencies recognized when implementing ISO leads to cost-efficient improvements, thus saving time and money.  

Michiana Global Mold is a superior plastic injection mold designer registered to ISO9001:2015 in the United States, and ISO9001:2008 in China.  We offer offshore mold making options, rebate programs and high-volume discounts.  Contact us today for a FREE injection mold design consultation.  

Offshore Injection Molds with Domestic Service

 

Michiana Global Mold, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a world class superior injection mold supplier with locations in the USA and China.  Our partnership with Modular Molds in China allows us to offer our customers offshore tooling with competitive prices, while still providing the same level of excellence they are accustomed to from our location in the United States.

 

Modular Molds is a large capacity, more than 40,000 square foot facility, with the capacity and resources to handle large and multi-tool programs.  This location has a primary focus on new tool builds, although any type of mold is available whether constructing inserts and cavities, or a partially completed full size mold to be finished in our Indiana location.   Our China location has the resources to provide full service injection mold making with additional resources to assure the highest of quality standards.

 

Modular Molds is also registered to ISO9001, just like our Indiana location, with both facilities following a strict quality policy with focus on continual improvement and total customer satisfaction.  Our China location offers use of the latest technology, such as:

• Mold-Flow Analysis
• Solid Works CAD software
• Unigraphics (NX7.5)
• AutoCAD
• Reverse Engineering
• PPAP Certifications

Both our Indiana location and our China location utilize the latest in technological advancements, with expertise in constructing complex, precision tooling.  Michiana Global Mold excels at custom mold making for tight tolerance, complex molds.  

The key to a quality part, begins with a quality tool.  At Michiana Global Mold, we offer the best in quality meeting our customer’s most demanding specifications, with quality tools delivered on time.  We offer offshore mold pricing with full domestic support.  All tools constructed in China undergo full inspection at our Indiana location prior to shipping.  We offer offshore molds with the same quality as our USA location, and discounts on multi-tool programs.  

Michiana Global Mold is your full service one stop shop for quality tooling and mold making services.  We have been manufacturing custom, precision injection molds for over 50 years, meeting and exceeding our customer expectations with quality tools delivered on time.  Contact us today for a FREE design consultation, and learn how Michiana Global Mold will add value to your supply chain.

Benefits of an ISO Registered Mold Shop

 

There are several benefits to having an ISO Registered mold shop for construction of plastic injection molds.  Injection mold suppliers today are expected to meet tight tolerances, and even tighter deadlines.  With just-in-time delivery, this leaves no room for error.  

Plastic injection mold suppliers must follow a detailed checklist to ensure that all issues are addressed ahead of time, prior to cutting steel.  When Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is performed, critical issues are brought to light prior to mold construction, thus ensuring a quality job the first time.

In addition to APQP, ISO Registered injection mold suppliers must consider all inputs into their process, and evaluate their effectiveness of reaching the process goals.  All goals should have quantifiable measurable data, and those goals must be audited internally and externally.  

Any deviations from the course of satisfactorily attaining your goals are required to be explored with corrective actions, or an 8D response.  These requirements ensure that all processes are meticulously followed, resulting in a consistent process, which is required for consistent quality product.  

Many injection molders are required to be registered to ISO standards, especially when supplying industries that require a high level of consistent quality product output.  When injection molders supply the automotive industry with precision components, they must rely on a top-notch, quality driven mold construction shop.  

This is where an ISO Registered mold maker will add value to your supply chain as already having went through the rigid requirements of documenting and auditing their processes.  An ISO Registered mold maker will know exactly what is required in order to satisfy the rigid requirements of top of the tier automotive suppliers such as Ford, GM, Toyota and Honda. To learn more about the Benefits of an ISO Registered mold making shop see our recent Blog on the Benefits of ISO Registration.

When adding an ISO Registered mold maker to your supply chain you are bringing value beyond their ISO certification.  In ISO Registered mold maker is already following detailed checklists, and ensuring quality procedures are in place.  When you need documentation for your customers ensuring the level of quality of your product, and your processes, adding an ISO registered mold maker brings the most value.  

 

Michiana  Global  Mold  is  Registered  to  ISO  9001:2015,  implementing  our  Quality  Policy throughout  the  organization  with  top  down  management  involvement.   We  are a top-quality,  custom  precision  injection  mold company serving various industries  for  over  52  years.   Contact  us  today  to  see how we can assist you with your injection mold building needs.

There are Many Advantages for an ISO Certified Company

There are many advantages for an ISO Certified Company, a company that has passed a rigorous audit of their quality systems and processes.  Conformance to ISO9001, a globally accepted set of Quality Standards, provides a uniform set of measurement systems for various organizations, including injection mold makers.   A Certificate of Conformance is issued upon successful completion of a detailed and systematic audit performed by an external highly trained auditor.

These International standards have recently been upgraded to the latest version of ISO9001:2015, upgraded since ISO9001:2008.  For ease in managing systems and audits, the newer standards are very similar in structure to the previous version, although there is added focus on risk management and leadership engagement.

Following ISO standards is beneficial to many companies in various industries including manufacturing, service and health care businesses.  Companies that provide design responsibility such as manufacturers, molders and plastic injection mold makers realize many advantages internally and externally with conformance to ISO9001:2015.

Conformance to ISO is a Valuable Tool

With the sheer volume of global trade, an ISO Certified Company has a valuable tool to provide advantages for their customers.  Conformance provides a level playing field for companies to recognize the level of quality practiced in an organization, in all   It shows your customers that you passed a rigorous audit of all processes in your organization, with the ultimate goal of providing total customer satisfaction.  ISO Certified companies basically provide confidence to their customers that they take their quality, and customer satisfaction seriously.

Not only are OEMs large and small given confidence from their suppliers’ conformance to ISO standards, they are also able to skip some steps in their vendor qualification process.  When a supplier provides an ISO Certificate of Conformance, OEMs do not have to audit as many systems in order to qualify them as a supplier.  This saves Engineers and Management of OEMs time, and money.

Including ISO Registered suppliers provides added assurances that you are working with a responsive, quality minded business.  Conforming to ISO Standards will lead to improved efficiencies.  These continual improvement methods lead to increased profits.

What all of these advantages ultimately lead to is Total Customer Satisfaction.  The reason that any business does what they do, whether they provide services or make widgets is to provide total customer satisfaction.  An ISO Certified Company has the infrastructure in place to provide their customers with total satisfaction through product and process improvement.

Michiana Global Mold is Registered to ISO 9001:2015, implementing our Quality Policy throughout the organization with top down management involvement.  We have been supplying top-quality, custom precision injection molds for over 52 years.  Contact us today to see how we can assist you with your injection mold building needs.  

 

Michiana Global Mold is an ISO 9001 Certified Company

Michiana Global Mold is an ISO 9001 Certified Company providing full service design engineering capabilities and custom injection molds since 1952.   Implementing the Quality Policy throughout the organization, with Top-Down Management Involvement, MG Mold believes in empowering all employees by providing equipment with technological advances to complement the vast  experience of our skilled staff.

This combination of experience and technology enhances the skills of our expert engineers, mold designers and journeyman mold makers, resulting in dedicated functional team.

We maintain a capital investment program providing modern equipment with improvements in efficiency. Continual improvement projects are performed at regular intervals to provide our customers with quick turn-around on quality precision molds, no matter the size or complexity.  This investment in equipment and efficiency allows us to share in cost saving efforts and offer rebates to high-volume customers.

Michiana Global Mold is an ISO 9001 Certified Company in two locations, domestically located in the Midwest United States, and overseas at our off-shore mold building facility in China, our partner company Modular Mold Solutions. This allows  us to provide both semi-finished and fully finished molds at an economical price, saving up to 40% on your tool package.   This savings can be realized on all tool types: Prototypes, Production and Insert Molds, Hot Runner and Cold Runner Molds, Shuttle and Over Molds, Unscrewing Molds, Collapsible Core Molds, and 3-Plate Molds.

Michiana Global Mold is an ISO 9001 Certified Company, implementing our Quality Policy throughout the organization with top down management involvement.  We have been supplying top-quality, custom injection molds for over 52 years.  Contact us today to see how we can assist you with your injection mold building needs.