Certain QMS

Quality management and improvement system

Helping organisations strengthen their quality management

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Main features

The core of Certain QMS

Bring processes, documents, deviations, risk and other key parts of your quality and HSE work together in one system.

Deviations

Register, manage and follow up deviations and improvement actions.

Certain QMS deviation overview with key figures and a list of unassigned cases

Key features

  • Customisable forms for registering and categorising different types of cases.
  • Case management with support for root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), delegation and follow-up.
  • Escalate cases to risk assessment when required.
  • Link cases to relevant processes for better context and traceability.

Dashboard

Get an overview of status and key information across the system.

Certain QMS dashboard with shortcuts, KPI dashboard, pulse and deviations by category

Key features

  • Overview of upcoming audits, risk actions, unassigned deviations and documents due for review.
  • Status indicators across different areas of the system.
  • Display relevant information directly on the home page.

Documents

Manage documents with approvals, version control and revision history.

An approved AI policy open in Certain QMS, with table of contents and document menu

Key features

  • Create and publish procedures, guidelines and other controlled documents.
  • Version control and internal review before publication.
  • Link documents directly to relevant processes.

Planner

Plan and follow up audits, reviews and other recurring activities.

Planning a monthly internal control round in Certain QMS, assigned to units and people

Key features

  • Create annual, quarterly and monthly plans for the organisation, departments or projects.
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities to people across the organisation.
  • Reuse plans and tasks in future periods.
  • Visualise activities and audits in an annual cycle.

Processes

Describe and visualise processes, roles and responsibilities clearly.

A customer complaint handling process diagram in Certain QMS with export options

Key features

  • Model and visualise processes using dynamic process diagrams.
  • Link documents, deviations, improvement suggestions, risks, analyses, checklists and external links to relevant processes.
  • Access related content directly from processes and activities.

Risk

Identify, assess and follow up risks and actions in one register.

Certain QMS risk matrix of likelihood and consequence with two high-risk cases selected

Key features

  • Assess risk based on likelihood and consequence.
  • Link risks to relevant processes and activities.
  • Create and follow up risk-reducing actions.

Compliance

Keep track of relevant requirements and document how they are addressed.

Certain QMS compliance overview showing status per standard and register

Key features

  • Maintain a consolidated overview of requirements from legislation, standards and internal guidelines.
  • Link requirements to relevant processes and documents.

Checklists

Carry out inspections, controls and other recurring tasks using checklists.

An inspection checklist being filled in in Certain QMS, with sections and Yes/No/N/A answers

Key features

  • Link checklists to relevant processes for better context and traceability.
  • Create and reuse templates for audits, inspections and other activities.
  • Complete and document checklists digitally.

Industries

Adapted to different industries and needs

Certain QMS is used by organisations with demanding requirements for quality, documentation, risk management and compliance.

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Construction
Power lines and pylons over a mountainside in fog
Energy
Cargo ship and pilot boat at the entrance to a harbour
Maritime
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Public sector
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Manufacturing
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Process industries

Some of our customers

Tampnet
Oslo University Hospital
Nettalliansen
Apotek 1
IK Group
Sarpsborg kommune

Configuration and integrations

Adapted to the way you work

Configure Certain QMS to reflect how your organisation is structured and how work is carried out, with integrations to tools you already use.

Configuration

Set up Certain QMS to reflect how your organisation is structured and how work should be carried out.

  • Adapt modules, forms and workflows
  • Use your own terminology, categories and structures
  • Manage roles and access based on responsibilities and needs

Get started

Interested in Certain QMS?

See how Certain QMS could fit your organisation, or request a quote based on your needs.

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Consulting

Expertise alongside the system

Our consultants help organisations establish, improve and develop management systems, processes and approaches to quality, HSE and compliance.

Resources

News and insights from Certain QMS

Management and compliance

Supporting work with recognised standards

Certain QMS provides the structure to document, follow up and improve your organisation’s work with relevant standards.

ISO 9001

Quality management

ISO 27001

Information security

ISO 31000

Risk management