Aflac In-plant Attains ISO Certification
Aflac's printing subsidiary, Communicorp, has been awarded Quality Management Certification, having met the standards set forth by the International Organization for Standards (ISO), a developer and publisher of International Standards.
In June, SRI Quality System Registrar of Pittsburgh reviewed Communicorp’s management system and informed the Columbus, Ga.-based operation that it meets the rigorous ISO standards. ISO standards are derived from an international consensus on good quality-management practices and require a strong business management process and equally strong documentation of how the company meets its goals and provides excellent customer service.
“Attaining ISO certification is an arduous process, months in the making, so this is terrific news for all of our 180 employees who are extremely proud to be ISO quality management certified,” said Eric Seldon, president and CEO of Communicorp.
According to SRI Quality System Registrar, Communicorp has built a strong, ongoing quality management system through a top-down commitment supported by the entire workforce. The SRI auditors will continue to review Communicorp’s processes annually to ensure that the company remains within the standards for ISO certification.
The ISO 9001:2008 is a process-based certification that recognizes organizations that can link business objectives with operating effectiveness. According to ISO, companies that achieve management system certification have demonstrated effective implementation of documentation and records management, top management’s commitment to their customers, establishment of clear policy, good planning and implementation, good resource management, efficient process control, measurement and analysis, with an institutionalized prioritization of continuous improvement.
- Places:
- Columbus, Ga.
- Pittsburgh