Quality, safety and sustainability expectations keep rising. All About Compliance helps small and medium manufacturers achieve ISO certification with straightforward documents, training your team will use, and hands-on support from local consultants who understand your sector. Compliance made simple
Manufacturing Sector challenges and how ISO helps
Manufacturing SMEs face intense pressure from customer audits, supply chain requirements and rising sustainability expectations. Inconsistent quality can lead to costly rework, while health and safety risks threaten productivity and reputation. ISO standards provide a proven framework to tackle these issues head-on, helping you meet client demands and run a safer, more efficient operation.
Why these standards are relevant to Manufacturers
ISO 9001 ensures consistent quality through clear processes and responsibilities, reducing errors and improving customer satisfaction.
ISO 14001 helps manufacturers cut waste, manage energy use and demonstrate environmental responsibility – critical for winning contracts and meeting regulatory demands.
ISO 45001 addresses workplace safety, reducing incidents and protecting staff. Together, these standards build trust with customers and create a foundation for sustainable growth.
Why AAC is well placed to support
AAC combines deep ISO expertise with a practical approach tailored to SMEs. Our consultants work locally across the Midlands and the North West, so you get face-to-face support when it matters. We focus on systems that fit your existing processes, not generic templates, and we guide you through certification with minimal disruption.
What we deliver
- A dedicated consultant who understands manufacturing
- A clear plan with practical templates and realistic timelines
- Process mapping and shop-floor checks that fit how you work
- Internal audits and a pre-certification review
- Training so your team can run the system day to day
- Ongoing support through your first surveillance audit
ISO Standards for manufacturers
Most manufacturing SMEs start with ISO 9001 for quality management. Many also add ISO 14001 for environmental performance and ISO 45001 for health and safety.
If continuity or energy efficiency is a priority, ISO 22301 and ISO 50001 can be integrated without adding unnecessary complexity.
How it works
- Discovery call and site walk-through
- Build and embed your system through short, focused sessions
- Choose a certification body and pass the audit with confidence
Results you can expect
Clients typically see fewer customer complaints, improved yield and Right-First-Time performance, and safer sites with clearer roles and responsibilities. These outcomes help you meet customer requirements and run a more efficient operation.
Cost of ISO for Manufacturers
Most projects are fixed-price after a short scoping call. Send us your last audit report or customer questionnaire and we’ll confirm a proposal the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most SMEs complete in three to four months with weekly touch points.
Yes, many clients prefer one integrated management system to reduce duplication.
We help you choose an accredited body and liaise with them. You contract with them directly.
No. We focus on simple, visual procedures and records that support the way you already work.
We review your processes against ISO requirements, identify gaps and suggest practical fixes.
Yes, we include hands-on training so your staff can manage the system confidently.
Costs vary by scope, but most SME projects are fixed-price after a short scoping call.
Absolutely. Many customers require ISO certification as part of their supplier approval process.
We support you through your first surveillance audit and offer ongoing advice.
Not necessarily. Our systems are designed so SMEs can manage them with existing staff.
It helps reduce waste, manage energy use and demonstrate environmental responsibility.
Not legally, but it’s increasingly expected by customers and improves workplace safety.
Yes, we design systems that complement your current tools.
Yes, our consultants work across Kent, London, the Midlands and the North West.
We prepare you thoroughly to avoid this, but if issues arise, we help resolve them quickly.