What is the purpose of system certifications?
Why do organizations need system certifications? There are a number of obvious benefits of such certifications for organizations. For example, there are formal requirements for obtaining tax benefits. For example, the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) stipulates that companies that require a lot of energy for their processes can receive tax relief if they can …
Commercial Benefit of Systems Certification
Apart from superficial , are system certifications really useful? For some organizations, a customer requirement may be that the conformity of processes with the requirements of DIN EN ISO 9001 is certified. Consequently, such companies will have DIN EN ISO 9001 certification performed. For example, as an automotive supplier, you can hardly avoid certification in …
Practical Benefit of Systems Certification
Apart from useful “side effects”, such as financial benefits and factual benefits in the market, the process of certification points the way to meaningfully defined processes in organizations. This is the core from which the essential effect of certifications is fed. Of course, many certifications are not necessary, but if you have already gone the …
Certification Centers and Accreditation of Certifying Bodies
Certificates are representative of detailed knowledge about the way companies work. Certificates can therefore be used to create trust in the way things are done. Certification is not a commitment by management, but is based on an audit by external, independent service companies, including TÜV, DEKRA, DQS and Lloyd’s Register. For German academic study programs, …
The process of certification, including certification audits, of management systems is described in ISO 17021. You should allow sufficient time for preparation up to a certification audit. Organizations that are already close to standard requirements obviously do not need as much time as organizations that are still far from standard requirements. Note that it is …
Different corporate forms of companies
When you want to start a business, you ask yourself the question of the appropriate company form. This question also arises if you want to outsource a business operation from your existing company. Overview of the main company forms In principle, you can choose between these company forms: All four forms have their specific advantages …
Sole proprietorship as a form of business
Definition “sole proprietorship” A sole proprietorship is a type of with one partner who can conduct his business activity as a “registered merchant” (e. K.) within the meaning of the German Commercial Code (HGB). Sole proprietorships can be run by freelancers, farmers and tradesmen and can also employ staff. A distinction is made between the …
The special features of the partnership
Definition: What is a partnership? A partnership is a formal association of several persons for the purpose of operating a jointly managed business. Different forms of partnership If at least two legal entities join together for a defined common purpose, a partnership is formed. Partnerships can be bearers of rights and obligations. There are various …
Cost leadership as a competitive advantage
If you already have relative cost advantages over your competitors, you can consistently build on this advantage. Look at the drivers of your cost advantages and try to systematically strengthen and use this proven leverage. Possibly a further systematization of your proven competence, perhaps a focus on your , further , an even more consistent …
Help through generic strategy models
Generic strategy models are available for systematically recording the strategy variants suitable for your organization. Depending on whether you see your strategic objectives more in the area of resources, structure, personnel capabilities or market power, , , , , or can be used as tools.