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Shape a New Future With ISO’s Innovation Management StandardsA third standard has just been published in this series
Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:02
Innovation isn’t just about having a few bright ideas. It’s about creating value and helping organizations continuously adapt and evolve. ISO is developing a new series of International Standards on innovation management, the third of which has just…
Partners in HealthISO and WHO are working for universal access to quality health products that are all at once safe, effective, and affordable
Tue, 03/26/2019 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- While some countries have made great progress toward universal health coverage, half the world’s population are still unable to obtain the health services they need. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the…
Better Building With New International Standards for Building Information ModellingAllows construction industry to collaborate across projects and national borders
Wed, 02/06/2019 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- The global construction industry is booming, bringing with it global construction projects and the need for efficient tools such as building information modelling for managing information. A new set of international standards has…
ISO Releases Update for Guidance on Integrated Management System StandardsFeatures illustrations as applied in real-world organizational contexts
Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:32
(ISO: Geneva) -- The number of management systems has risen dramatically in recent years, reflecting the needs and demands of more organizations looking to improve their performance across a wide range of areas and sectors. And most companies have…
New (E-)Takeoff for Aviation IndustryStandards like ISO 10303 and ISO 14306 help to keep planes high in the sky
Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- New technologies, from robotics to machine learning, are ushering in a period of rapid change and development. While the aviation industry is working to reap the benefits of this industrial automation, standards, especially those of…
FDA Plans to Use ISO 13485 for Medical Devices RegulationIntended to harmonize domestic and international requirements
Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced its intention to use ISO 13485 as the basis for its quality system legislation. The International Organization for…
Fresh Changes in the PipelineThe new ISO 24516 series is playing a key role in turning what many consider a burden into a valuable resource
Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:02
Ageing wastewater systems are under threat from growing populations, urbanization, pollution. and climate change, not to mention human behavior. However, despite these challenges and fears for health and safety, the new ISO 24516 series is playing…
The New Arsenal of Risk ManagementHow can the streamlined version of ISO 31000 help to make our future more secure?
Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:01
A new version of ISO 31000:2009—“Risk management” is due to be unveiled early next year. As the threat of risks grows for governments, organizations, and the public alike, how can the new, streamlined standard help to make our future more secure?…
Improving the Customer Experience With New Standards for Call Centers Just PublishedISO 18295–1 and –2 include requirements for contact centers and for clients using centers services
Wed, 08/02/2017 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- We all know the frustration of phoning a call center, only to be put on hold for an interminable amount of time or taken through a long and complex series of options before arriving at a dead end. And when we finally get hold of…
Putting Waste to Good UseDrip irrigation targets the plant and not the soil
Tue, 06/20/2017 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- Wastewater irrigation is an economical and high-in-nutrients option for even the poorest farmers. But, if untreated, the consequences for our health and the environment can be catastrophic. Discover the techniques that could…