How ISO 9000 Standards Have Affected American Operations Management

ISO 9000 Standards
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The organization that is today known as ISO began its operations in 1926 under the name International Federation of the National Standardizing Associations (ISA). During its initial formation, the organization focused on mechanical engineering. However, during the Second World War in 1942, a re-organization took place and the organization changed its name to ISO. The organization’s initials are in standard form. For example, “ISO” is not an acronym, but a derivative of a Greek word “isos” meaning “equal.” ISO is a voluntary organization, and its members are the representatives of their countries of origin. The organization consists of 2700 technical committees, subcommittees, and working groups who handle most the bulk work. A Secretariat from one of the member organizations is the head of each committee or subcommittee. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is the United States representative of ISO.
Standards play a vital role in international trade because they ensure that all organizations have equal market opportunities, promoting fair competition. The aim for incorporating the ISO standards into the market was to offer guidance and coordination on what companies should do to reduce costs and increase effectiveness. Besides, integrating ISO Standards into the market ensures that companies and organizations produce products that sati...