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News Release from: FMA Process Engineering
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 February 2004
TickIT accreditation confirms FMA
commitment
Following a recent successful upgrade to the ISO9001:2000 quality management standard, Lichfield-based FMA Process Engineering has taken achieved the TickIT Quality Systems accreditation
Following their recent successful upgrade to the ISO9001:2000 quality management standard, Lichfield-based FMA Process Engineering has taken the further step of achieving the TickIT Quality Systems accreditation "After attaining ISO 9001: 2000 last May, our aim was to move swiftly towards the TickIT software and application-based standard," commented FMA Commercial Director, Terry Clough
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 15 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"At a time when virtually every business relies on the precise management and interpretation of data by computer-based systems, and where the quality and suitability of software is key to the success of those systems, we view TickIT as a valuable means of raising both expectations and standards as complex IT-based control systems become increasingly commonplace across the manufacturing sector".
As global specialists in the provision of innovative process data information systems at shop floor, management and enterprise-wide level, and with a client base spanning the international brewery, soft drinks, dairy and food production industries, FMA is already widely accepted as the "acknowledged experts" in the delivery of sophisticated control system packages.
Continued drive towards excellence "By embracing the very ethos of the TickIT standard, we are demonstrating to customers of all sizes our continued drive towards excellence," added Terry Clough.
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"We first became ISO accredited some twelve years ago; we enjoy Certified Integrator and Certified Partner status with many leading software solutions specialists and we recently introduced a new management information system to further improve the efficiency of our operations and make us wholly accountable to clients, with totally transparent processes and procedures".
The TickIT standard provides FMA with a clear framework for software development and implementation via a functional design strategy.
It also ensures that appropriate client interfaces regarding decision making and adherence to quality standards are present in all procedures and that approval and validation techniques are in place to make certain that all software written is effective and meets all the necessary objectives.
For FMA, operating to the TickIT quality system offers two clear areas of importance.
First, is the opportunity to further improve internal communications between software teams and, in turn, their communication with other teams in the mechanical and electrical design functions of a project.
Second, is the opportunity to enhance the process of design change control.
"It's an accepted fact that you never start a project with all you need to know," comments Terry Clough.
"There will always be unforeseen issues, each ready to impact on a project.
However, by ensuring that the effect of any change is incorporated across the tangible areas of mechanical and electrical design and implementation - as well as the less visible area of software and systems development - additional levels of confidence can be enjoyed within the organisation and shared with clients".
"In short, our embracing of TickIT has provided a worthwhile enhancement to the excellent procedures that FMA already has in place," concluded Terry Clough, "and recognises our constant search for improvement".
Established in 1981, and TickIT accredited in November 2003, FMA Process Engineering has a company-wide commitment to excellence and is acutely aware of the need for quality in all aspects of system design.
Indeed, the company sees its own internal standards and procedures covering the design, implementation, validation and testing of the systems they supply as being a key differentiator for them as systems integrators in the food and beverage marketplace.
FMA is a Microsoft Certified Partner and a Solutions Partner with Siemens, Rockwell, Intellution and Wonderware.
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