EFQM Certification

What is EFQM Certification?

EFQM is a widely adopted and standardized Quality Management System (QMS) for the Aerospace industry. The aerospace community has specific requirements that need to be taken into account, and the QMS needs to incorporate these critical requirements. The EFQM Certification was introduced in 1997 by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) based on the internationally recognized standard ISO 9001 in order to encourage International quality, safety, and technology standards in air transport. The certification can be applied to all areas in aviation like design and manufacture of equipment, airport and airline operations, aircraft accessory supply, spares supply, and maintenance.

The EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) model is a globally recognized management framework that allows organizations to achieve success by measuring where they are on the path towards transformation, helping them understand the gaps and possible solutions available, and empowering them to progress and significantly improve their organization’s performance. It consists of a universal framework of concepts, thus enabling organizations to share information effectively, irrespective of the different sectors, cultures, and life stages in which they are located. EFQM supports managers and directors in training, sharing ideas, and innovating with the aid of the EFQM model as a common framework.

Why do I need Kwikcert in particular?

Because we keep the entire process simpler, EFQM Certification can take just 7 – 30 days to complete the process based on your company’s size. In fact, our ‘Hassle-free certification’ approach provides the following benefits

• Reduce the time taken to acquire ISO 9001 Certification
• No Certification cost
• We provide you access to web-based online Process Repository Software to manage your complete process documentation
• 24/7 access to our back end support team who can manage your process documentation remotely
• Reduce management time required
• Reduce the cost of maintaining Certification

Benefits of EFQM

Applying the EFQM will help administrations to work with an OH&S management system that can advance its occupational wellbeing and security management in the following ways.

• Developing and executing a rigorous and comprehensive OH&S policy along with objectives
• Establishing smart operational controls for managing OH&S risks along with its legal ramifications and other factors
• Clearly marking the jeopardies and perils associated with OH&S and its activities and then trying to eliminate them; it may also involve the implementation of controls which can reduce their potential effects
• Founding actual systematic courses that consider the opportunities and risks as well as the legal aspects of EFQM
• Evaluating the overall OH&S performance as well as coming up with ways to improve it by taking various types of suitable arrangements
• Increasing the awareness of OH&S risks
• Making sure that the workers and employees actively follow all OH&S matters

Implementing theEFQM can also help to make sure that a company gains a strong reputation as a safe and healthy place to work. This can also encourage new potential employees to get interested in working with the company. It can also have the following benefits:

• It can help in enhancing the ability of a company to attend all regulatory compliance issues
• It can bring down the cost associated with the insurance premiums
• The standard can reduce the costs associated with downtime as well as disruption of operations
• It can make it easier to reduce the costs of all incidents
• It can also minimize absenteeism in a major way and also enhance employee turnover rates

It can bring recognition that comes with achieving an international benchmark. This can also impact the mindset of the customers who may become positively concerned about their diverse safety and social responsibilities.

Who should follow EFQM?

EFQM is one of the many services offered by KwikCert, the global consulting and certification solutions provider. Since its inception, the EFQM Model has provided a blueprint for organizations across and beyond Europe to develop a culture of performance and innovation. The model can benefit organizations of any size or sector as well as individuals seeking a tried and tested management framework. We provide EFQM consulting and certification services across the globe.

EFQM Model has been adopted by global corporations, SME’s, public entities, and private enterprises. It is utilized in all sectors, from petro-chemical to manufacturing and everything in-between. EFQM Certification has a direct impact on customer requirements and the efficiency of the client's business, which means an improvement in the quality system processes. The EFQM model helps to improve their organization. It supports you to self-assess and reflect on your company and its targets.