C. ISO Consulting (Internal, External, Full-Time, Part-Time)
How should you go about selecting an ISO consultant to facilitate your registration? Here are some useful guidelines:
- Choose a consultant with a proven track record who can provide you with customer references.
- Satisfy yourself that a consulting firm has the background, expertise and resources to meet your unique needs.
- Make sure the consultant's approach and style mesh well with your organization's culture. Remember, you are choosing a long-term business partner.
- Does the consultant have knowledgeable resources for internal training with measurable results that fall to the bottom line?
- Select a consulting firm that provides onsite implementation assistance and training in order to minimize operational disruptions.
- Can the consultant assist you in acquiring public funding to offset your investment in ISO registration?
- Choose a consultant who presents a realistic timeline and fully explains the responsibilities of your organization during the certification process.
- Confirm that the consultant has established registrar relationships and will work closely with your organization to ensure a successful registration audit.
- by Stanley Cherkasky
