ISO 9000 is the common term for the family of international quality
standards adopted by the International Standards Organization (ISO) that identifies the
fundamental requirements of a world class quality system. ISO 9001 is applicable when a
company has responsibility for design, development, production, installation, and
servicing of a product. ISO 9002 is applicable when a company has responsibility for
production, installation, and servicing of a product. ISO 9003 is applicable when a
company has responsibility for inspection and testing only of a product.
ISO 9000 has gained worldwide acceptance and ISO certification is
quickly becoming the admission ticket to rapid success in the international market. The
implementation of a Quality Management System, which meets the requirements of ISO 9000,
is sound business practice.
QS 9000 is a quality standard adopted by the US automotive industry,
which encompasses ISO requirements and also adds automotive industry specific
requirements.
How Does ISO/QS Benefit Your Company?
ISO/QS 9000 is about effective management and control of key
processes, efficient use of resources, and meeting the needs of all customers. This leads
to substantial savings in operational cost, consistency in meeting requirements, and
enhanced customer satisfaction. An effective Quality Management System also provides the
baseline for further business improvement.
ISO/QS Applies To Large And Small
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