Iso 9000 Series

ISO 9000 Series

Webster University

Procurement and Acquisitions

PROC 5000-OB F1 2012

October 12, 2012

Table of Contents

Abstract………………………………………………………………….………….3

History of the ISO 9000.............................................................................................4

ISO 9000 Subsections................................................................................................6

ISO Registration Process………………………………............................................7

Cost of ISO Certification…......................................................................................10

ISO 9000 Opposition……………............................................................................12

Benefits of ISO 9000................................................................................................13

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………14

Abstract

This topical paper includes a comprehensive overview of ISO 9000. Within this paper is the history of the International Organization for Standardization as well as the development and inception of ISO 9000. The subsections of ISO 9000 will briefly be covered so as to give the reader a snippet into the individual nature of each subsection. Upon covering the subsections, the paper will progress to an in-depth look into the ISO registration process in addition to the overall costs of the pursuit of ISO certification. Lastly, criticisms from the opponents of ISO 9000 and the benefits as seen by those in favor of the standards will be covered and rounded off with an overview of this paper.

ISO 9000 Series

History of the ISO 9000

The International Organization for Standardization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, was founded in 1946. At this point in history there appeared to be no particular set of international standards of quality across the board for multiple countries. Countries appeared to have their own set of standards and organizations up...