"Quality Management is sometimes considered a 'dry' subject, with courses being difficult to retain attention. SQMC mitigate this with excellent use and preparation of course material, and widely varied presentations... 10 / 10 ! "

Babcock Marine

A brief overview of our Organisation

Ian Hannah 1971

SQMC are Scotland's Management Systems Innovators. Our Technical Director, Ian Hannah (pictured here at a test lab at Phillips Cables, Canada; in the Seventies), was the co-architect of the original 'IRCA 180' Internal Quality Auditor programme for the Institute of Quality Assurance (now CQI), back in the early 90s.

Please view the above short film for a good overview on SQMC's history, philosophies, and a guide to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Certification.

In 1989, Prof. Brian Moores formed the Scottish Quality Management Centre, as an extension to Stirling University 's work in Management Science.

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What do you do?

SQMC are renowned throughout Europe as dedicated Trainers & Advisors in Environmental Management Systems, Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, and - in particular - Quality Management Systems.

Companies that implement quality management systems value intelligent processes and seek to maximize quality and efficiency. Their processes are established and guidelines are put in place for anyone to follow easily, making training, transitions, and trouble-shooting easier.

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How can Management Systems help me?

The benefits of quality management systems include increased employee enthusiasm and motivation toward doing a job well. Incorporating pride in service, ownership in the job, and quality into the job processes adds value without costing additional labour. The results are quality projects completed on time and within budget--and highly satisfied clients.

Whether you're a tradesman interested in Sustainable Procurement, or a Manager of a huge multi-national looking to meet new international requirements - trust SQMC's professionals to take a weight of your mind and get things moving forward.

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We operate a philosophy of operational excellence in encouraging improvement in our operating procedures, rather than one-off acts of heroism: one-off acts of heroism are daily occurrences for SQMC!

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