Apparel Industry Management

Apparel Industry Management 3(3+0)

Lesson 34 : ISO 9000 : 2000

Introduction

ISO 9001 2000 has replaced the old ISO 9001 1994 standard. In addition, the old ISO 9002 1994 and ISO 9003 1994 quality standards have been discontinued. They are now obsolete.

ISO 9000 is sweeping the world. It is rapidly becoming the most important quality standard. Thousands of companies in over 100 countries have already adopted it, and many more are in the process of doing so. As this standard controls quality and saves money, Customers expect it and competitors use it.

ISO 9000 applies to all types of organizations. It doesn't matter what size they are or what they do. It can help both product and service oriented organizations achieve standards of quality that are recognized and respected throughout the world.

ISO is the International Organization for Standardization. It is located in Switzerland and was established in 1947 to develop common international standards in many areas. Its members come from over 120 national standards bodies.