International standardization began in the electrotechnical field when the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) was established in 1906. The International Federation of the National Standardizing Associations (ISA) was then set up in 1926 to create standards in the field of mechanical engineering. Four years after ISA was dissolved in 1942, delegates from 25 countries decided to create a new international [...]
Implementation of ISO 9000 affects the entire organization right from the start. If pursued with total dedication, it results in ‘cultural transition’ to an atmosphere of continuous improvement. The process of implementing ISO 9000 depends on: ???? a. The sophistication of your existing quality program, ???? b. The size of your organization, and ???? c. [...]