a) Provides an excellent blueprint to define, build, and improve a company's business processes;
b) Is the key for continuous improvement and can provide increased efficiency and profitability;
c) Provides consistency to produce and deliver quality products and services;
d) Reduces or eliminates scrap, rework, and waste;
e) Helps evaluate and manage subcontractors and suppliers;
f) Improves employee morale and productivity; and
g) Contributes to increased customer satisfaction.

A good quality system is a great marketing tool in a competitive industry. More and more companies are requiring their vendors and suppliers to manage and improve their processes. Whether the customer requires it or not, establishing and maintaining a quality system shows a great commitment on a company's part to meeting the customers' goals and requirements.

Studies show that if a company's quality system is functioning efficiently, the company can increase sales revenues by 5%.