What does it mean if a supplier is ISO 9001 certified? … ISO 14001 certified?

Supplier Certification is a process of evaluating and recognizing the quality performance of an organization’s suppliers. Standards are established for quality, and often delivery and productivity performance.

 

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<<<Research for other certifications. Quote some industry sources and feel free to include any real world work examples or procedures.

 

Lastly.. Would you recommend doing business with a supplier / manufacturer that is not certified; why or why not?

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