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Use of Independent Quality Management System Providers Reduces Pressure, Cost of Internal and Vendor Compliance Audits, Says ABS Quality Evaluations
July 29, 2008
Using independent quality management systems assessment firms can be an effective option for companies either seeking to reduce expenses or those growing rapidly, Charles Russo, president, ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. (ABS QE), a global provider of management system audit and certification services, has told senior executives in recent client meetings.
"Companies in either situation have needs which can be met by these types of assessment-task transfers to independent audit service providers."
"For those companies exploring methods to lower expenses, reduce staff, or both, moving many assessment activities to independent authorities such as ABS QE enables management to focus attention on other critical bottom-line activities," he said.
"Similarly, when companies experience rapid growth and are stretched thin in terms of human resources, independent service providers can augment internal staff, enabling desired audit schedules to be met without taking internal staff away from other important tasks."
"In the current economic environment, there are strong pressures to reduce costs and at the same time improve quality performance while minimizing the risk of business disruptions. Use of independent assessment service providers is becoming a very popular and cost effective alternative that enables companies to maintain high quality management systems and vendor compliance with established standards."
"We live in the era of globalization, where organizations and their suppliers are distributed worldwide. This has increased both the cost and complexity of conducting vital quality management and compliance evaluations due to various geographic, language and cultural issues. ABS QE often performs these evaluations faster and more cost effectively than companies would by using internal audit resources because our global network of experienced auditors is already in place and staffed with people familiar with local customs and language."
"ABS QE expertise in first, second and third party management system audits for quality, health, safety and environment, gives us the ability to help companies with the full spectrum of assessment needs, from internal management processes to supply chain vendor compliance," he said.
Transferring Audit Tasks Enables Internal Staff to Focus on Core Activities
"Transferring audit activities to an external authority such as ABS QE also enables internal risk, supply-chain and compliance executives and staffs to focus on core corporate activities which can have an immediate impact on a company’s financial condition and business," he said.
In May, ABS QE initiated a seminar series to educate executives regarding the advantages of the proprietary processes ABS QE uses to conduct audits, assessments and certification activities; provide a review of new requirements of the International Organization for Standardization ("ISO"); and discuss the benefits of integrated management systems audits, among other topics. The ABS QE client seminars continue through August 7 and August 8 in Houston. For additional information about the seminars please call (281) 673-2843.
ABS QE Provides Management Systems Certification Audits, Vendor Qualification Audits and Training Services
ABS QE expertise spans quality, health, safety, environmental, social accountability and security management system audits, vendor supply chain compliance assessments, and certification and training services. Through offices worldwide, ABS QE provides global certification, auditing and training services to leading organizations. Some of the markets served are oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, machinery and equipment, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical, food processing, electronics, automotive and consumer goods, among others. ABS QE is distinguished by having highly qualified auditors, many of whom have more than 15 years of specific industry and audit experience.
ABS QE is a recognized authority on first, second and third party certification audits, as well as training. First party audits assure an organization’s compliance with international standards and internal documents and procedures on health, safety, quality, security, social and environmental standards. Second party audits assure vendor compliance with a customer’s health, safety, quality, environmental or social accountability requirements, international standards and regulations. Third party audits are conducted to independently validate a company’s compliance with established management system standards. Certification indicates a company has displayed to an external registrar that its management practices have met all the necessary requirements of internationally recognized standards.
ABS QE, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is accredited by the largest and most respected accreditation organizations worldwide.
For more information, contact:
Rebecca Rieansnider
ABS Quality Evaluations
1-281-673-2948 | rrieansnider@abs-group.com
Eric R. Samansky
The Samansky Group
1-516-319-0858 | eric@samanskygroup.com |
