Okuma Receives ISO Certification for Quality Management
The company says it is the first and only CNC machine tool builder to earn this certification.
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Okuma America Corp. (Charlotte, North Carolina) has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification by PRG (Preferred Registrar Group) Inc. According to Okuma, it is the first and currently the only CNC machine tool builder to earn this ISO certification.
This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach, and continual improvement. Using ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers receive consistently good-quality products and services.
By implementing ISO standards, Okuma says it reduces operating costs by minimizing waste and errors through improved systems and processes. It also enables the company to work with various markets to ensure the compatibility of products and services.
For more detailed information on Okuma’s ISO certification, read on the company’s website.
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