
Certifications and management systems
Achieve and Maintain Certifications with Confidence
Build Strong Systems. Achieve Certification. Get It Right the First Time.
Certifications can open doors to new business, while strong management systems help manufacturers improve performance and reduce risk. WMEP experts guide you through readiness, certification, and system improvement—bringing the knowledge and processes to help you get it right the first time.
Certification and management system support includes but is not limited to the following:
- Aerospace (AS9100)
- Automotive (IATF 16949)
- Energy (ISO 50001)
- Environmental (ISO 14001)
- Food Safety GFSI (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000), HAACP-FSMA, HAACP Training
- Medical Devices (ISO 13485)
- Quality (ISO 9001)
- Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001)
15.2%
Average Revenue Growth Achieved by WMEP Management Systems Clients

Expert Guidance from Start to Certification
Management systems seems straightforward—until surprises happen
Achieving and maintaining certification doesn’t have to mean figuring it out on your own. WMEP experts bring experience and structure to the process—helping you eliminate guesswork, identify vulnerabilities early, and approach certification with confidence.
We support manufacturers at every stage. The result: fewer surprises, clearer next steps, and faster results from stronger management systems.
Our Services
Assessment · Implementation · Auditing
Readiness Assessments
Know Where You Stand Before You Start
Whether preparing for certification or evaluating the effectiveness of your current systems, WMEP assessments provide an objective view of your management system and clear recommendations for improvement.
You’ll gain actionable insight into gaps and opportunities—helping strengthen performance and certification readiness.
Implementation Support
Build Systems That Work
We help manufacturers develop practical management systems aligned with how their operations actually work. Our customized approach builds processes and documentation that support both certification and day-to-day performance.
The outcome is a management system your team can use every day—one that supports certification and strengthens operations.
Internal Auditing
Pressure-Test Your System in a Safe, Structured Environment
WMEP internal audits provide a safe, structured way to test readiness, uncover improvement opportunities, and address issues before your certification audit. Our expert auditors help identify vulnerabilities, strengthen processes, and resolve potential nonconformities early.
You’ll receive a clear, industry-accepted audit report outlining findings and recommended actions—helping your team approach certification with greater confidence.
AVERAGE IMPACT FOR CERTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CLIENTS
15.2%
Increase in Sales
22.2%
Retained Annual Sales
1.8%
Reduction in Costs
Case Studies Show Real Results
An Unexpected Requirement: “Become ISO 9001:2015 Certified”
Industrial Nameplate (now Stryker) faced a major dilemma when its largest customer, Oshkosh Corp., suddenly required all its suppliers to become ISO 9001:2015 certified. The small Fox Valley manufacturer of industrial signs and labels had to decide whether to invest the time and effort, as well as the money, to satisfy the requirement or part…
Successfully Achieving AS9100, WPC Technologies Meets Customer Expectations
Company Profile WPC Technologies is the leading American-owned manufacturer and developer of corrosion-inhibiting pigments and stain inhibitors, including strontium chromate. Since 1975, WPC (formerly Wayne Pigments) has provided the world’s paint and coatings industry with quality products for customers across the globe. Situation Aircraft manufacturers are pressing their suppliers for higher levels of quality management…
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Becomes the First in the World to Obtain AWS Certification
COMPANY PROFILE: Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is a county-owned public-use airport in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, that serves Northeastern Wisconsin. Opened in 1948, it is the fourth busiest of eight commercial service airports in Wisconsin in terms of passengers served. The Brown County airport has two runways and is used for commercial air travel and…
Testimonials
In our company, a quality management system didn’t exist…We didn’t have any knowledge of a quality management system at all. We really needed Jen. She had the background knowledge that it took. She’s very experienced, organized, and detailed…If I were to run across anything in the future, the WMEP would be the first one I would go to.
Nicole Swanton
,Co-ownerIndustrial Nameplate