The Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 to Improve Quality Service: A Descriptive Study on a South African Service Organization

M. H. Magana, E. M. Bakama, S. C. Mukwakungu, N. Sukdeo

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Abstract

The study emphasizes on the execution of ISO 9001: 2015; within a South African service origination that provides learning programs in engineering industries. This study analyses the implementation of ISO 9001:2015 within the service organization. The rationale behind the study is to aid management to understand ISO 9001:2015 and align it with the organization's mission to attain optimum performance while providing the stakeholders with pinnacle quality. A descriptive approach using both quantitative and qualitative methods were utilized to analyze the data gathered from respondents (70 customers). The data was collected within the organization based on the business experience of the respondents. The analysis showed that many complaints from customers on the quality of the service delivered were recorded highlighting that the service company needs improvement in the central administration department and improves the efficiency of the learner's registration. The complaints management graph highlights that the organization needs improvement in the communication process with learners. Nevertheless, it was concluded that some learners are also satisfied with the call center personnel and the service they receive from them.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2020
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1230-1234
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538672204
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Dec 2020
Event2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2020 - Virtual, Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 14 Dec 202017 Dec 2020

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume2020-December
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2020
Country/TerritorySingapore
CityVirtual, Singapore
Period14/12/2017/12/20

Keywords

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • Quality improvement
  • Quality systems

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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