Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert ISO Consulting and Training Services
Management Solutions Group has been a trusted partner for ISO consulting and training since 1999. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience in quality management systems, specializing in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. We focus on practical solutions that help small- to medium-sized businesses implement and maintain systems that meet global standards without unnecessary bureaucracy. Our hands-on approach includes training, auditing, coaching, and implementation support tailored to industries like manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, and environmental management. We pride ourselves on understanding the unique challenges our clients face, offering customized guidance that drives first-time certification success, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.Our consultants have worked with some of the world's largest registrars, giving us deep insight into audit processes and compliance requirements. We emphasize simplicity, ensuring clients meet minimum standard requirements while developing sustainable, improvement-focused systems. Our clients value our ability to transform complex standards into actionable strategies that enhance quality, safety, and profitability. With offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we serve clients across North America and beyond. Our commitment to excellence has earned us long-term partnerships and testimonials from companies in diverse sectors.
Services
ISO 9001 Implementation
Internal Auditing
Management Systems Training
Gap Assessments
Quality Manager for Hire
Business Profitability Improvement
Speaking Engagements
Zoom Webinars
Laboratory Management Systems
Leadership Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined experience in quality management systems.
- Our hands-on consultants work alongside clients during implementation.
- We serve diverse industries including aerospace, medical devices, and manufacturing.
- We simplify complex standards without compromising compliance requirements.
- Our team includes former auditors from major global certification bodies.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 17025
- ISO 27001
What people say
Extremely helpful implementation
Money-saving methods
Outstanding learning experience
Value-added information
Highly recommended
Services
ISO 9001 Implementation
Our ISO 9001 implementation service helps organizations establish effective quality management systems that meet international standards. We focus on practical solutions that align with your business processes while ensuring compliance. Our consultants work directly with your team to develop documentation, train staff, and prepare for certification audits. This service is ideal for companies seeking to improve quality control and achieve first-time certification success.
Internal Auditing
We provide comprehensive internal auditing services that identify compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement. Our experienced auditors use industry best practices to evaluate your management systems against ISO requirements. We offer both standalone audits and combined training programs where your team participates in the audit process. This service helps organizations maintain certification readiness and continuous improvement.
Management Systems Training
Our training programs cover all major ISO standards and auditing practices. We offer public workshops, on-site training, and customized sessions tailored to your organization's needs. Courses include internal auditor certification, gap analysis techniques, and standard-specific implementation strategies. Our hands-on approach ensures participants gain practical skills they can immediately apply in their roles.
Gap Assessments
Our gap assessment service evaluates your current systems against ISO standard requirements to identify areas needing improvement. We conduct thorough documentation reviews and process evaluations to create actionable remediation plans. This service provides a clear roadmap for certification preparation and helps prioritize implementation efforts based on critical compliance needs.
Quality Manager for Hire
We provide experienced quality management professionals to serve as interim Quality Managers for organizations needing temporary support. Our consultants handle audit preparation, procedure development, and compliance maintenance while mentoring internal staff. This service is particularly valuable for smaller companies that cannot justify full-time quality management positions.
People
Brandon Kerkstra
President
With over 20 years of experience in quality management systems, Brandon Kerkstra leads Management Solutions Group's consulting team. He specializes in ISO implementation and has helped hundreds of companies achieve certification. Brandon's expertise includes gap analysis, internal auditing, and customized training programs. He focuses on practical solutions that balance compliance with operational efficiency.
Questions
What ISO standards do you specialize in?
We specialize in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, and ISO 17025 standards.
Can you help with ISO certification preparation?
Yes, we provide gap assessments, implementation support, and audit preparation for ISO certification.
Do you offer on-site training?
Yes, we provide customized on-site training programs for internal auditing and management system implementation.
What industries do you work with?
We serve manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and environmental management industries.
Can you act as our Quality Manager?
Yes, we can provide interim Quality Manager services for companies needing temporary support.
Do you offer virtual training options?
Yes, we conduct Zoom webinars and virtual training sessions for management system education.
