Implementation of quality management system based on ISO9001:2008 and its effects on customer satisfaction case study : Kitchen worktops factory
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
ISSN: 0265-671X
Article publication date: 26 August 2014
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effect of the ISO 9001 quality management system on customer satisfaction and show an application of an analytic hierarchy process (AHP)-based method for measuring the customer satisfaction index (CSI). This will be useful to anyone who wants to have an ISO 9001 quality management system in his or her organization.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper describes an ISO 9001 quality management implementation process based on ISO 9001 requirements, and uses the AHP method for weighting effective criteria on customer satisfaction. All data were obtained via questionnaires and assessed with EXPERT CHOICE 11 software.
Findings
According to the results of the weighting, the factors influencing the satisfaction of a kitchen worktops customer, price and sales terms of this product has a significant impact on customer satisfaction and, in competitive conditions, this criterion has a determining role in the creation of utility for customers. ISO 9001 quality management system has been able to increase the CSI within an 11-month period of study.
Originality/value
This paper is the first to use the AHP method with a new approach in a case study, offering a complete, comprehensive method for assessing customer implications.
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Acknowledgements
The authors highly appreciate the management and staff of the company in the case study, who provided information and facilities to conduct this research.
Citation
Nabavi, V., Azizi, M. and Faezipour, M. (2014), "Implementation of quality management system based on ISO9001:2008 and its effects on customer satisfaction case study : Kitchen worktops factory", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 31 No. 8, pp. 921-937. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-04-2013-0064
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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