Title :
Seeking global harmony in standards
Author :
Johnson, Ben C. ; Dunn, Donald G. ; Hulett, Richard
Author_Institution :
Thermon Industries, San Marco, TX, USA
Abstract :
This article discusses the relevance of standards in a global marketplace. In addition, it outlines the methods used by the IEEE and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards process as well as the rules for standards development, including the procedures required to bring a standard to publication. A comparison of the IEEE and IEC standards processes and their impact on industry is made in this article.
Keywords :
IEC standards; IEEE standards; globalisation; IEC standards; IEEE standards; International Electrotechnical Commission; global marketplace; globally acceptable standards; standards development; ANSI standards; Chemical industry; Corporate acquisitions; IEC standards; ISO standards; Manufacturing; Petroleum; Standards development; Standards organizations; Standards publication;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2004.1256248
