In almost every element of business, some form of standardization is implemented. This is seen in major industries like mining, transportation, manufacturing and agricultural.
It is important to understand the difference between "standardization" and "compliance" to extract maximum value from ISO standards. ISO is the acronym for International Organization for Standardization.
ISO Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) currently holds more than 21,000 standards, in areas ranging from food safety management, quality management, and occupational health and safety. These standards are recognized in over 160+ countries worldwide.
Organizations and businesses stand to receive substantial benefits from standardized systems.