­ (ISO 9001 Conference: Orlando, FL) -- The 20th Annual International Conference on ISO 9000 has been structured to provide a balanced program of presentations by corporate executives and management system experts. Most organizations face compelling issues that must be continually addressed to survive. Often, conformity to management system standards is viewed as too cumbersome for the dynamic business environment. But successful organizations find that they must maintain a management system that is flexible enough to conform to a variety of standards while maintaining its focus on the customer.

The integrated management system needs to fit with organizational objectives. It has become critical to sustain adequate controls to ensure an organization’s long-term success while adding short-term value. This situation provides serious challenges for the quality professional.

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