Title :
Practical approaches to ISO 9000 for the small-to-midsized company
Author :
Vragel, Paul R. ; Margitan, Mike
Author_Institution :
Vragel & Associates, Inc., Skokie, IL, USA
Abstract :
The authors examine the misconceptions which are circulating about ISO 9000. They attempt to develop a better understanding of the ISO standards, share some experience-based guidance on choosing a path to certification, and develop realistic expectations regarding auditors and the initial and ongoing certification process
Keywords :
ISO standards; ISO 9000; auditors; certification; experience-based guidance; small-to-midsized company; Certification; Documentation; Europe; Manufacturing industries; Operating systems; Pulp manufacturing; Quality management; Standards development; Standards organizations; Writing;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Electronics Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference, 1993. Proceedings., Chicago '93 EEIC/ICWA Exposition
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0847-6
DOI :
10.1109/EEIC.1993.630963
