If, for example, the considered benchmark for measuring the development is the issued certificate, then it can be. If an organization will have strong will to develop a quality management system, then it will usually consider, if it is better to develop management system by itself or the involvement on consultants is required.
Tavaliselt on nii, et kui organisatsioonil tekkib kindel soov kvaliteedi juhtimissüsteem välja arendada, siis kaalub ta ise tegemise ja konsultantide kaasamise vahel. Esimese variandi puhul kulub tavaliselt soovitud tulemuseni jõudmiseks aastaid.