Impact of the Application of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 on Selected Industrial Sectors

Impact of the Application of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 on Selected Industrial Sectors
Author: United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2001
Genre: Environmental protection
ISBN:

The aims of this study are to facilitate international and regional trade for industries in the ESCWA region by encouraging manufacturing companies to certify to ISO 9000: 2000 and ISO 14000 and to be compatible with international requirements; clarifying the issues surrounding the acceptability and adoption of the ISO quality and environment standards and the recognition of certificates issued by national bodies; and promoting, at reasonable cost, the development of those aspects of infrastructure concerned with certification and accreditation, including the training of qualified consultants.--Publisher's description.

Management Systems Standards

Management Systems Standards
Author: Pavel Castka
Publisher: Foundations and Trends (R) in Technology, Information and Operations Management
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2015-05-27
Genre: Environmental protection
ISBN: 9781601988843

The literature on ISO standards is scattered around a broad collection of journals, making it difficult to get an overview of what we know about Management Systems Standards. This monograph fills that gap by providing an integrated perspective on the entire body of academic literature related to ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and related standards.

Global Green Standards

Global Green Standards
Author: International Institute for Sustainable Development
Publisher: International Institute for Sustainable Development = Institut international du développement durable
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1996
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Industrial Engineering: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Industrial Engineering: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2090
Release: 2012-08-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466619465

Industrial engineering affects all levels of society, with innovations in manufacturing and other forms of engineering oftentimes spawning cultural or educational shifts along with new technologies. Industrial Engineering: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications serves as a vital compendium of research, detailing the latest research, theories, and case studies on industrial engineering. Bringing together contributions from authors around the world, this three-volume collection represents the most sophisticated research and developments from the field of industrial engineering and will prove a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and practitioners alike.

Quality Management

Quality Management
Author: Marco Sartor
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2019-05-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1787698017

The book describes the most important quality management tools (e.g. QFD, Kano model), methods (e.g. FMEA, Six Sig-ma) and standards (e.g. IS0 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, SA8000). It reflects recent developments in the field. It is considered a must-read for students, academics, and practitioners.

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and New Management Standards

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and New Management Standards
Author: Iñaki Heras-Saizarbitoria
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319656759

This book is a comprehensive reference on ISO management system standards and their implementation. The impacts that ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 have had on business performance are analyzed in depth, and up-to-date perspectives are offered on the integration of these and other management standards (e.g. SA8000, ISO/TS 16949). Detailed information is provided on the signaling value of different management standards and on the new ISO standards for management systems, such as ISO 50001 and ISO 45001, relating to energy management and occupational health and safety. The role of audits in ensuring compliance with the standards and achievement of objectives is also carefully considered. The volume examines avenues for further research and emerging challenges. In offering an integrated, holistic perspective on ISO management system standards, this book will have wide appeal for academics, public decision-makers, and practitioners in the field of quality and environmental management.

INSDE ISO 14000

INSDE ISO 14000
Author: Donald Alford Sayre
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1996-02-15
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781574440287

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has a master scheme in mind for the protection and preservation of the environment, for sustainable development of life and improving the ecosystem. They call it ISO 14000, the standard and guidelines for effective environmental management systems. Inside ISO 14000 does what its title suggests-tells you everything you need to know to comply with the ISO 14000 series and create and implement a successful environmental management system for competitive advantage. Every chapter in this guide gives you inside information on what the ISO 14000 series will require of organizations to become ISO 14000 certified. The author adds key information from related standards (other ISO 14000 standards, ISO 9000 and ANSI/ASQC E4), plus useful information from his 25+ years of experience in environmental and quality management. Five of the ISO 14000 standards were finalized and issued in 1996. Companies with an eye for competitive advantage will prosper from this book. Inside ISO 14000 will enable you to understand the language of the standard, meet specific requirements and implement them with ease, and optimize available resources.

ISO 14000

ISO 14000
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 8
Release: 1998
Genre: Environmental protection
ISBN:

Quality Systems and Standards for a Competitive Edge

Quality Systems and Standards for a Competitive Edge
Author:
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0821368958

This book responds to the challenge of providing a comprehensive account of quality systems for private sector development: what works and what doesnt on the ground, and why. This volume provides a thorough analysis of the diversity of institutions, linkages, and arrangements involved in quality systems, identifying success factors in countries quality strategies. It explains why quality and standards matter for export growth, for productivity, for industrial upgrading, and for diffusion of innovation, all central ingredients in improving economic growth and generating real gains in poverty reduction. It provides a detailed blue print for implementing effective National Quality Systems. Quality and Standards Matter is a valuable tool for policymakers confronted with the challenges of building trade competitiveness in the new global economy.