The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) recently undertook a global survey to capture market feedback on the value of certification. The results show that not only is certification being used as a tool to deliver internal business improvement and to meet regulatory compliance, but businesses confirm that it has a positive effect on revenue. Read the full report here.
A recent survey by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has found that organizations are finding real value from having accredited certification.
The main findings of the report showed:
- Approx. 50% of the 4000 respondents, reported an increase in sales as a result of certification.
- In terms of general added value, 80% felt that certification had given them this.
- Nearly 50% cited internal business improvement as the main reason for seeking certification.
- An overwhelming number of respondents cited certification as being important to their customers.
- 80% reported that certification has helped them to meet national regulatory requirements.
Regarding the importance of certification bodies:
- Nearly 75% of respondents said that accreditation was essential or very important in their industry.
- 62% agreed that certification bodies provide value for money.
Further tangible value respondents stated included:
(47%) of respondents stated that the primary driver was to improve internal business operations and processes.
(89%) confirmed that they commission the services of a certification body based in their national economy.
(62%) of respondents confirmed that they strongly agreed or agreed that the certification process provided value for money.
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