Insight on Business

October 2014

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Achieving certification standards can be an important key to business success for manufacturers To discuss how certification standards such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, TS16949, and many others can help your organization achieve its business objectives or to explore the steps it takes to achieve certification, please contact WMEP Specialist Judy Sullivan for more information. Phone: 414-403-5382 Email: sullivant@wmep.org WMEP.org 877-856-8588 With the help of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) Bel Brands' Little Chute operations embarked on a certification process that led to their receiving the Foundation for Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000. The copmany's found their certification experience changed how they looked at their business, increased employee involvement and resulted in improved efficiency, tighter inventories, and improved product quality. Benefits of achieving certification may include: • Growth – Certification standards can open doors to new markets and buyers. • Profitability/Efficiency – The practices that certification instills in companies lead to productivity gains and lowered costs. • Winning Culture – Increased employee engagement and a focus on continual improvement.

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