What is ISO 9004:2018?
ISO 9004:2018 provides guidance for achieving sustained success for any organisation in a complex, demanding, and ever-changing environment. It is intended for organisations that have already implemented ISO 9001 and want to go beyond certification to achieve genuine organisational excellence.
Why ISO 9004 Certification Matters in Asia
ISO 9001 sets the baseline for quality management. ISO 9004 is the advanced companion guidance โ pointing the way toward business excellence through mature quality management practices. It addresses strategy, innovation, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and organisational learning at a level that goes well beyond compliance to true sustainable business performance.
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Key Industries for ISO 9004 Certification
ISO 9004:2018 Requirements Overview
ISO 9004:2018 provides guidance on quality management principles in depth, organisational context and strategy, interested parties management, resources and competency, innovation and learning, and self-assessment for improvement.
ISOAsia's ISO 9004 Certification Process
Step 1: Gap Analysis
Assess your current state against ISO 9004:2018 requirements
Step 2: Implementation
Documentation, procedures, and system development
Step 3: Internal Audit
Pre-certification check to close all non-conformities
Step 4: Certification
Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit with accredited certification body
Frequently Asked Questions โ ISO 9004:2018
No. ISO 9004 is a guidance document and cannot be certified against. It is used as a roadmap for organisations that want to build on their ISO 9001 QMS to achieve business excellence.