November-December
… that ISO has standards for pasta, lawn mowers and even toothbrushes? Most people recognize the “ISO brand” due to the success of ISO 9001 or even ISO 14001, and would be surprised to discover that’s not all we do.
October
Organizations around the world rely on International Standards to ensure quality, efficiency and safety. But how can an organization ensure, and its stakeholders trust, that a standard is correctly used?
September
Efficiency has come to the forefront with global challenges like sustainability and financial uncertainty demanding better results with less waste. International Standards are crucial for promoting efficiency, which is why the theme of this year’s World Standards Day is "Less waste, better results – Standards increase efficiency".
July / August
Today's consumers seek to look better, feel better, gain more energy, improve their health, and strengthen their performance in daily activities and sports. This implies that they need to feel better as they age, and that illness will be prevented as much as possible.
June
One of the most important economic benefits of standards, according to the World Bank, is that they increase productive and innovative efficiency. ISO Focus+ explores this issue, highlighting key standards that are revolutionizing industry and how they influence the innovation process by setting the direction for future technological developments.
May
With the recent earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, IT attacks and terrorist threats around the world, ISO has dedicated the May 2012 issue of ISO Focus+ to crises management. It shows how International Standards protect and support stakeholders involved in all types of disaster situations.
April
With the international media spotlight focused on recent maritime disasters, this issue is dedicated to the maritime industry, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. The issue offers an opportunity to review the latest developments in standards and examine which areas should be given priority in the years to come.
March
From traditional sales-related services to intangibles such as banking, tourism, and education, services represent the fastest growing sector of the global economy. They are also by far the largest component of GDP.
February
High-level executives from the world’s leading carmakers such as Audi, Bentley Motors, and Kia Motors, reveal their companies' perspectives on the benefits of standards implementation and leading industry figures share their expectations for today and tomorrow.
January
This issue is devoted to sustainable development and explores how some of 19 000 ISO standards developed through the strength of consensus among stakeholders from business, government and society, have provided tools for translating the global desire for a sustainable world into practical actions that achieve positive results.
You may be wondering why you need to learn about standards. There’s no denying they are a good idea, but it’s the experts’ job to deal with them, right? Wrong. Standards concern us all because we are the ultimate beneficiaries. And the more you know about them, the more you will be able to reap the benefits.
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