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Zebsoft Foundation Shield; Compliance & Continuous Improvement — Simplified & ISO 9001-Aligned

Zebsoft Foundation Shield gives your business a ready-to-go compliance framework built on ISO 9001 principles, it’s perfect for small to mid-sized businesses ready to move beyond spreadsheets and shared files.

Whether you’re aiming for certification or just want to streamline how you manage documents, audits, risks, and people — Core Shield is your foundation.

“Compliance doesn’t need to be complicated. Just connected”

Foundation Shield Standard Functionality

Auditing Made Easy

  • Audit programme planning
  • Results, CAPA, and nonconformance logging
  • Basic checklist creation and management

Clear Communication

  • Internal announcements
  • Complaints and meeting management
  • Feedback, notifications & reporting

Document Control, Simplified

  • Company policies, procedures, guidance
  • Register-based access with version control
  • Health, safety & environment documentation

Continuous Improvement Tools

  • Change management
  • Objectives, KPIs, monitoring & measuring
  • Suggestion tracking and opportunity registers

Equipment Oversight

  • Asset records
  • Equipment scheduling
  • Maintenance and Inspection
  • Calibration

 

Operational Control

  • Supplier & contractor database
  • Basic process mapping
  • Centralized dashboard

People & Competency

  • Role & responsibility assignment
  • Team management
  • Training & certification tracking

Risk Awareness

  • Risk and compliance registers
  • Internal/external issue tracking
  • Interested party mapping

Why Choose Foundation Shield?
Your questions, answered — the real “why” behind Foundation Shield.

No — Foundation Shield isn’t just a tool. It’s your structure, your audit trail, your process control, and your starting point for serious, sustainable compliance. Most tools help you record what you’ve done. Zebsoft helps you govern what happens next.

No external consultants. No five-day onboarding. Foundation Shield is intuitive by design, backed by on-screen guidance, in-app prompts, and support from real people. If you know your processes, Zebsoft helps you structure them — no technical expertise required.

Spreadsheets and shared folders give the illusion of control — until you need an audit trail, version history, or clarity on responsibilities. Foundation Shield gives you a structured compliance system, not a digital paper chase. Every action is traceable. Every document is controlled. Every risk has an owner.

By then, it’s often too late. The most efficient businesses build compliance into their daily operations — not as a last-minute scramble. Foundation Shield helps you prove readiness from day one, whether you’re seeking ISO 9001 certification or just improving governance. It’s not just about passing audits — it’s about running better.

Actually, it’s the opposite. Foundation Shield is built specifically for lean teams. It reduces admin, cuts duplication, and creates clarity across roles without the complexity or cost of larger platforms. You don’t need a big team to stay in control — just the right system.

That’s exactly the point. Foundation Shield is part of a scalable family — Foundation → Growth → Enterprise → Bespoke. As you grow, Zebsoft grows with you. Your data stays intact. Your users stay familiar. You never start over. You just move forward.

Many users are live in a single day. Because it’s pre-aligned to ISO 9001 and built around standard quality processes, you can be operational almost immediately — even faster if you’re replacing spreadsheets. The result? Time saved. Stress avoided.

Foundation Shield is flexible enough for a range of industries — but focused enough not to become a jungle of features you’ll never use. You can define sites, teams, and document visibility. You can log nonconformances, map risks, track training — and only see what’s relevant to your role. It’s precision control without the overhead.

Because Zebsoft is built by real compliance professionals who understand how it feels to chase documents, explain gaps, and justify inconsistencies. We’ve felt the pain — and we built the solution. Foundation Shield is simple, serious, and supportive. No fluff. Just functionality that works.

Built for Businesses that…

  • Are starting or formalising their ISO 9001 journey
  • Are tired of Excel chaos, paper trails, and scattered tools
  • Want visibility, structure, and accountability across teams
  • Need control — without a system that takes over their lives

What Our Users Say

“Zebsoft turned our compliance chaos into a competitive advantage.”
– Jane W., Quality Manager

“With Zebsoft we finally achieved our goals. No drama. No upset.”
– Simon R., Operations Lead

Is Our Foundation Shield Right for You?

Perfect for:

Businesses starting their ISO 9001 journey
Teams that need structure without complexity
Organizations that want efficiency without customization overhead

Upgrade Anytime
Core Shield is part of the Zebsoft Shield family. When you’re ready to scale, upgrade to Mid or Enterprise Shield without losing data or retraining staff.

Value That Grows With You
Foundation Shield is part of the Zebsoft Shield Family — designed to grow alongside your organisation.

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Foundation Starting ISO 9001, lean teams Simplicity + Structure

Growth Multi-site, cross-functional orgs Communication + Collaboration

Enterprise Large orgs, complex compliance Governance + Integration

Bespoke Regulated/sector-specific setups Tailored configuration

“Zebsoft turned our compliance chaos into a competitive advantage”

Peter A – Commercial Director

Real Results. Real Control.

“When we reached the end of our tether with multiple systems, the way forward was the harmonised thinking of Zebsoft.

“With Zebsoft we have finally achieved our goals. With no drama or upset.”

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