Implementation site: Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC, Yambol, Bulgaria
Overview
In 2005, ISEE embarked on a project to assess the capabilities of the Business Digital Twin (BDT) software as a system for quality management and as an enabler for a seamless ISO 9001:2000 certification process.
The Experiment
To thoroughly evaluate the BDT software, ISEE collaborated with two globally renowned certification bodies – Lloyd’s Register and TÜV Rheinland. The project team from ISEE included one engineer proficient in the BDT software and an assistant. The consultants from Lloyd’s Register and TÜV Rheinland initially anticipated that implementing the necessary documents for quality management procedures would take several months, typically around 4 to 6 months, followed by an extended period for the actual certification audit, which usually takes an additional 3 to 6 months. Therefore, they expected the total process to take between 7 to 12 months.
However, upon familiarizing themselves with the BDT software, the consultants discovered that all necessary forms and information were already integrated into the system. The only task remaining was to format the information provided by the Business Digital Twin according to the standards recognized by the certification bodies.
Outcome
Remarkably, by mid-December 2005, less than two months after the project commenced, Lloyd’s Register and TÜV Rheinland issued the ISO 9001:2000 certification to Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC. Over the following years, TÜV Rheinland frequently used ISEE’s implementation as a model of “good practices” for other companies seeking ISO 9001:2000 certification, showcasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the BDT software.