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Can someone explain this to me, with an example? I see this everywhere but don't know what it means.

2006-08-06 18:23:33 · 8 answers · asked by presidentrichardnixon 3 in Science & Mathematics Engineering

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I think, you wouldn't understand about it unless you apply it in your office. As ISO is standard that should be applied.

2006-08-06 18:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by Yohanes 2 · 0 1

ISO 9000 is a structured method for managing the quality of a product through out all the operations. It does NOT mean that you maintain a higher standard of quality. All it really means is that you follow the basic structure defined by the standard. Properly applied it is a useful foundation for making improvements to the quality of your business.

If only a minimum of certification is maintained it then becomes simply "you do what you've documented you'll do and document what you'll do". If your quality is crappy and you've documented it to that extent, then you are okay.

HOWEVER, ISO 9000 has since been replaced by several other standards. The intention was to build on the ISO 9000 structure and leverage it to improve quality.

Personally, I feel the push to companies to pass audits resulted in auditors who wanted satisfied clients more so than strict adherance to the standard. I once laughed when a local auto repair shop stated that they were ISO 9000 certified. There was no mention of improved quality or service, but it was implied by the certification. For what its worth, Firestone maintained certifications throughout the period that they were producing defective tires. The auditors simply agreed that they were following their documented procedures. There was no analysis that the documented procedures actually produced a better product.

2006-08-08 22:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mack Man 5 · 0 0

ISO 9000 is a quality system, or rather a requirement that a company have a quality system that meets specific criteria, in order to do business in some places. There are lots of examples out there. Look for a website for NQA or somebody out there that certifies companies to ISO 9000.

In practice, an auditor comes to your facility, reviews your quality system to make sure it meets the requirements of ISO 9000 and then checks to make sure you are using and following your quality system.

2006-08-07 10:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by frieburger 3 · 0 0

In the simplest, ISO 9000 is QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

By getting registered by a third party, it shows you have the ability to make a quality part or provide a quality service.

Several specific areas of the business are audited on a regular basis by a independent company to maintain registration.

"say what you do, do what you say and be able to prove it" is a Buzz expression that is often associated with process.

2006-08-08 04:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by Red 5 · 0 0

ISO is a certified quality assurance given to a particular company or organisation if it meets the required standards in their service or quality so that the customer demands are met in a satisfactory manner. 9000 specifies the kind of quality assurance given.. i mean, if its for an automobile industry it would be ISO14000. GOT IT???

2006-08-07 04:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by malu m 1 · 0 0

ISO is acronym that means International Standard Organization.

2006-08-07 05:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by eshaghi_2006 3 · 0 0

Here is a site to click on and read about all of it in detail
http://www.praxiom.com/

2006-08-07 02:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by StayBeZe 4 · 0 0

it's a standard (quality) ur company should uphold.

2006-08-07 02:12:53 · answer #8 · answered by The Lioness 2 · 0 0

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