BUSINESS STANDARDS
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World Quality Day 2008
21 Oct 2008
Topics: Quality management, ISO 9001
Given the forthcoming revision to ISO 9001 Quality management systems, it's a good time to remind everyone that 13 November 2008 is World Quality Day. Quality management professionals from around the world will be celebrating their achievements and raising awareness of how quality approaches can make a tangible impact on business. According to a study by the then-Department of Trade and Industry and BSI in 2006, standards contribute £2.5bn per annum to the UK economy. ISO 9001 is currently being used by around 897,000 organizations in 170 countries, and sets the standard for quality management systems and management systems in general. Clearly, the impact and value of standards continues to be felt around the world.
For more information on World Quality Day: www.worldqualityday.org
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