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national standards organizations. Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary, industrial, and commercial standards. It has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Members
ISO has 162 national members out of the 205 total countries in the world.
A map of standards bodies who are ISO members ISO has three membership categories:
Member bodies are national bodies considered the most representative standards body
in each country. These are the only members of ISO that have voting rights.
Correspondent members are countries that do not have their own standards
organization. These members are informed about ISO's work, but do not participate in standards promulgation.
Subscriber members are countries with small economies. They pay reduced
The table explains the difference between the series and what they objectives are. Companies choose which series they use based on the scope of their operation
INTERNAL BENEFITS.
Whether certification is required or not, ISO 9000 series certification provides a variety of internal benefits. First, ISO 9000 certification leads to better documentation of company processes. This, in turn, leads to more efficient production processes and less waste. Both save money for a company. Second, managers and other employees become more aware of quality. They begin to view operations through a "quality of management" lens. This leads to a more efficient company that can be more competitive in the marketplace. Third, employee morale improves. When employees feel that they are part of the process, they accept responsibility for quality. This creates an incentive for workers to do a better job and makes the company more efficient. Fourth, cooperation and communication are improved. Documenting procedures facilitates communication and promotes cooperation. Fifth, production processes can be made more efficient. When there is better coordination of processes, there is less "down time," and resources are shared among departments more efficiently. Sixth, fewer defective products are produced. Better quality results in fewer defects, less scrap, and, therefore, lower production costs. Finally, documentation of safety standards results in fewer
accidents. In turn, there is less downtime for employees. The ultimate results are more efficient workers and lower costs of production.
EXTERNAL BENEFITS.
Similarly, there are many potential external benefits. The first is that company prestige increases. Companies following ISO 9000 series standards are perceived as "good corporate citizens" that produce higher quality products. Thus, they gain prestige that can help retain old customers and attract new ones. Second, it improves customer satisfaction. Higher quality means higher customer satisfaction. Further, the manufacturer of a product is certified, a customer may feel better about the product even if it is, in fact, of no higher quality than that of a non-certified manufacturer. Third, it creates a higher level of trust. Customers perceive a certified company as being more trust worthy than a non-certified company. Fourth, it reduces the need for customer audits. With certification, a company has already been audited. Therefore, customers will not feel a need to audit every time they want to do business with a company. This can result in major savings. For example, it is reported that in some industry segments in the United States, a facility may be subject to dozens of audits per year; in some cases it may be as many as 30 per month. Fifth, it can help a company increase its market share. Certified companies gain access to markets that require ISO certification, and they can deepen penetration of existing markets. Finally, the company can respond more quickly to market needs. With better quality procedures, it is easier to develop and market new product lines. Being the first to reach a market results in higher profits for the company.
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ISO 9001 ISO 9002 For Quality Systems Management ISO-9001 For Quality Management System Quality Management System Standard: ISO 9001:2008
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ISO 9000, ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000, TS 16949 and ISO 27000
CONCLUSION
Certification of businesses to the ISO 9000 series standards is increasing rapidly around the world. Many companies see implementation of the standards as an investment in the future. They are convinced that the program will pay for itself as it results in lower production costs and greater efficiency in operation as well as access to new markets and new customers. In many industries, certification has almost become a necessity for doing business. And in some countries, such as in the EU, certification is mandatory in certain industries. Yet, the ISO 9000 series standards are process standards, not product standards. Their widespread use throughout the world is creating desirable harmonization in terms of providing goods to the public. But the ISO 9000 series standards do not guarantee quality products from the companies that participate in the program.
REFRENCE
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_9000 2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Organization_for_Standardization 3. http://www.iso.org/iso/home.html 4. What it means to be ISO 9000 Certified. By Anthony Nurre, Yusuf Gunaman Dennis De-Almeida 5. ISO Certification for Textile and Apparel Industries By: Fibre2Fashion.com 6. http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/encyclopedia/Int-Jun/ISO-9000.html 7. http://www.iso9000resources.com/ba/ISO-9001-logos.cfm 8. http://www.acm.org/tsc/iso9000.htm 9. http://www.isixsigma.com/community/awards-and-standards/introduction-iso-9000-9001-9002-iso90002000-2/