Quality Management
Enhance Product Quality and Increase Customer Satisfaction
- Do you need to meet customer requirements or improve product quality?
- Have you experienced inconsistencies with your products?
- Do you want to safeguard your brand and reputation?
ISO 9001 Implementation
Test and measure your products against international quality standards to communicate to customers that your products will consistently meet their needs.
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By implementing an ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), you can decrease waste and re-work while increasing your potential to gain business with companies that require suppliers to be ISO 9001 registered. Working with a GaMEP ISO 9001 consultant can help reduce ISO 9001 implementation time from 18 months to 6-9 months on average.
GaMEP will help you:
- Conduct a gap audit and help you develop an implementation plan.
- Coach your team through QMS implementation.
- Conduct ISO 9001 training throughout the organization.
- Assist with the initial internal audits and management reviews.
- Conduct a pre-assessment audit.
- Help you correct system issues before the registration audit.
By utilizing GaMEP’s ISO 9001 Implementation service, you will:
- Improve quality
- Reduce costs
- Gain additional business
ISO 9001 Audits
Gain an outside perspective on your current ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) or set up your internal audit system to ensure you are ready for the registration or supplier audit.
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Are you currently implementing an ISO 9001 QMS but need an outside perspective to ensure you are ready for the registration or supplier audit?
Do you already have an ISO 9001 QMS in place but are struggling to find value in your own internal audits?
GaMEP has ISO 9001 lead auditors on staff to help manufacturers across Georgia conduct audits, train internal auditors, and help set up your internal audit system so that you are consistently making improvements to save time, money, and materials.
GaMEP will:
- Conduct a gap audit to determine areas of improvement.
- Lead internal audits to teach your team how to find opportunities for improvement.
- Plan and conduct pre-assessment audits to ensure QMS conformance.
- Train your internal auditors to be prepared for future audits.
By bringing in GaMEP for ISO 9001 audits, you will:
- Make significant improvements
- Reduce implementation time
- Save time, money, and materials
ISO 9001 Training
Train individuals in your organization on the ISO 9001 requirements to improve the effectiveness of your system and reduce implementation time.
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Whether you are looking to or have already implemented ISO 9001, or are looking to upgrade your Quality Management System, it’s important to have multiple individuals throughout your organization knowledgeable about the ISO 9001 requirements. By having various levels of the organization – from the C-suite to front-line supervisors and operators – engaged in ISO 9001, you will significantly reduce your ISO 9001 implementation time and improve the effectiveness of your system.
GaMEP will:
- Provide training at various levels: executive, overview, introductory, or a combination thereof – based on your specific needs to educate those throughout your organization.
- Deliver implementation training that will jump-start your ISO 9001 effort.
- Train internal and lead auditors.
By using GaMEP to train your team in ISO 9001, you will:
- Improve your system
- Reduce implementation time
- Increase customer satisfaction
AS9100 – Management System for Aerospace
Conform to AS9100 to grow your business and become a supplier to large aerospace OEMs. AS9100 ensures that your products fulfill DOD, NASA, and FAA quality requirements. GaMEP can help reduce AS9100 implementation time from 18 months to 6-9 months on average.
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As an aerospace supplier or a manufacturer interested in selling to large aerospace OEMs, it is imperative that your products be manufactured using not only the ISO 9001 quality system requirements, but also those specific to the aerospace industry. By conforming to AS9100, your plant and products will fulfill DOD, NASA, and FAA quality requirements.
Manufacturers that attempt AS9100 implementation on their own could take up to 18 months to complete the task. Companies working with GaMEP typically take 6-9 months on average.
GaMEP will:
- Conduct a gap audit and help you develop an implementation plan.
- Coach your team through AS9100 implementation.
- Conduct AS9100 training throughout the organization.
- Assist with initial internal audits and management reviews.
- Conduct a pre-assessment audit.
- Help you correct system issues before the registration audit.
By working with an GaMEP AS9100 consultant, you can:
- Meet the highest level of quality
- Reduce implementation time
- Expand your business
ISO 13485 – Quality Management System for Medical Devices
Ensure consistent design, development, and production of your medical devices. By conforming to ISO 13485, your operation and products will fulfill Food and Drug Administration and the Medical Devices Directive quality requirements.
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As a medical device supplier or laboratory looking to keep and expand business, it is vital that your products be manufactured using not only the ISO 9001 quality system requirements, but also those specific to the medical industry. By conforming to ISO 13485, your operation and products will fulfill Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Medical Devices Directive (MDD) quality requirements.
Manufacturers and labs that attempt ISO 13485 implementation on their own could take up to 18 months to complete the task. Companies working with GaMEP typically take 6-9 months on average.
GaMEP will:
- Conduct a gap audit and help you develop an implementation plan.
- Coach your team through ISO 13485 implementation.
- Conduct ISO 13485 training throughout the organization.
- Assist with the initial internal audits and management reviews.
- Conduct a pre-assessment audit.
- Help you correct system issues before the registration audit.
By implementing ISO 13485 with GaMEP, you will:
- Certify the quality of your products
- Increase your resource utilization
- Develop new business
Visit the Medical Device Industry Services to learn more about industry-specific services.
Food Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Assess your facility to meet food safety regulations and stay up to date on the most recent food safety standards.
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It’s imperative to stay up to date on the most recent food standards and regulations as this will protect your product and brand. Through GaMEP’s expertise and experience in the food industry as well as its connections to resources at Georgia Tech and throughout the state, we can assist you with your food safety compliance needs.
Applicable Regulations include:
USDA: HACCP, Sanitation, Labeling
FDA and GDA: Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)-Preventive Controls, Intentional Adulteration, Sanitary Transport, Foreign Supplier Verification, Food Safety Plans, Food Code, Labeling
GaMEP will:
- Outline compliance standards for food manufacturers, as they relate to FSMA, Food Safety Plan, and/or
- Conduct a gap assessment to determine non-compliance.
- Develop an implementation plan to take corrective measures.
- Provide training to your team to ensure future compliance.
- Connect you to other resources at Georgia Tech or partner organizations.
By utilizing GaMEP’s Food Safety Regulatory Compliance service, you will:
- Avoid costly fines
- Prevent food safety recalls
- Safeguard your brand and value
Visit the Food and Beverage Industry Page to learn more about Food Safety Management Systems and other industry-specific services.
Integrated Management
Systems
Utilize the principles of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain (and now Safety) to declutter your facility, turning work areas into clean, organized, more efficient, and safe spaces.
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Do you have multiple management systems (i.e. quality, energy, environmental, health and safety) with asynchronous documentation and reporting activities?
If so, by making some modifications you can combine manuals, forms, and processes into one streamlined management system, reducing duplication of efforts and saving your company time and money.
GaMEP will:
- Identify the organization’s different management systems and determine how they are working within the company’s overall business.
- Pinpoint opportunities where the systems can be streamlined and easily integrated.
- Identify key personnel to establish a team-based approach.
- Develop a roadmap to integrate the systems throughout the organization.
By integrating your management systems, you will:
- Save time
- Streamline processes
- Enhance communication
- Improve performance
Lean Six Sigma Training
Get White, Yellow, Green, or Black Belt training for your organization and develop Lean Six Sigma Champions to help improve the efficiency of your production process while simultaneously eliminating waste from the process.
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Manufacturers use Six Sigma, a set of techniques and tools for process improvement, to eliminate the source of defects and minimize inconsistencies. By combining Six Sigma with lean tools and methodologies, you will improve the efficiency of your production process while simultaneously eliminating waste from the process.
GaMEP team members can provide Lean Six Sigma Training for:
- White Belts: Develop an understanding of Six Sigma concepts and how they apply to your company.
- Yellow Belts: Train individuals on tools and processes to become effective Six Sigma team members.
- Green Belts: Instruct team members on applying Lean Six Sigma to daily work environments to drive daily improvements and lead projects.
- Black Belts: Develop trained, certified, and committed process improvement leaders working on large-scale and cross-department improvement efforts.
As part of the training at all levels, a current project can be chosen from your organization to work on throughout the course of the coaching sessions.
By conducting Lean Six Sigma training with GaMEP, you will:
- Discover solutions to real problems
- Improve quality
- Eliminate waste
- Develop Lean Six Sigma Champions
Root Cause Analysis
Do you find that when you repair one issue, another one pops up or the same problem arises again? Utilize a formal and proven problem-solving process to get to the source of the issue and then develop a plan to truly fix the problem, instead of just finding a temporary solution.
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Many times manufacturers put quick fixes in place to try to solve problems within their processes. When they repair one issue, another one either springs up or the same problem arises again. This can cost a manufacturer time, money, and valuable resources. Additionally, if many attempts have been made to fix a problem without a resolution, the issue could divide and spread across your plant.
Utilizing a formal and proven problem-solving process, GaMEP can help you get to the root cause of your concern, increasing communication and teamwork along the way.
GaMEP will:
- Document the condition when the problem occurs, taking into account all internal variables.
- Brainstorm potential causes and analyze data.
- Develop, review, and vote on solutions with your team.
- Implement the proposed plan of action.
- Audit the process to determine effectiveness.
By working with GaMEP to discover the root cause of your issues, you will:
- Learn to prioritize problems
- Apply the right solutions
- Save time and money
- Break down organizational barriers
Quality Management Training & Events
GaMEP hosts events and training courses designed specifically for manufacturers.
View our upcoming quality management events and training sessions below.
Looking for customized training options? Contact your region manager for more information.
ISO 9001:2026 Update Worshop
Through scenario-based activities, learners will gain hands-on experience interpreting requirements outlined in the ISO 9001:2026 updated standard.
ISO 9001:2026 Internal Quality Auditing
Implement an internal auditing process to help your company improve problem-solving, targeted decision-making, and overall system performance.
ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor Training
Learn how to approach ISO 9001:2015 registration from the professional lead auditor’s point of view and focus on key audit skills that enhance auditing capability.
ISO 13485 Requirements- Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices
Learn the ISO 13485:2016 standard requirements and ways you can utilize a Quality Management System (QMS) to improve customer relationships, operations, and corporate culture.
Root Cause Analysis
Learn a proven problem-solving process to get to the source of issues and develop a plan to fix the problem instead of just finding a temporary solution.
One-Hour ISO 9001:2026 What Quality Leaders Need to Know Now
Stay ahead of the ISO 9001:2026 revision. This fast-paced one-hour course highlights the key changes, explains their impact on your Quality Management System, and provides practical guidance for preparing your organization for the transition
Success Stories
Kubota Manufacturing of America Success Story
Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer Strengthens Continuous Improvement and Quality Management
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