... less attention was paid to the role of international standards within this context. This study intends to propose its contribution by deepening the role of process certifications in the competitiveness and internationalization strategies of companies, with specific reference to the wood-furniture...

... Performance measures International standards Electronics industry Taiwan When enterprises attempt to enhance operational efficiency and improve business performance, product quality is a key factor that cannot be overlooked. According to Garvin (1984) , the enhancement of product quality...

... that functional objectives be established, corresponding activities be carried out, and necessary resources be provided. Quality management Complaints International Standards Electricity industry Customer satisfaction Canada Move over ISO 9001/2/3. Here come ISO 10001/2/3! With a clear shift...

..., Spain and France. Table II shows the entrepreneurial macro‐structure of each country, while Table III illustrates the certus‐population growth rate over time. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Quality ISO 9000 series International standards Diffusion Logistics Modelling...

... operating companies and vessels including all tankers, passenger ships, bulk carriers and other cargo ships in 162 member states of IMO (IMO, 2001 , 2002). Marine safety Safety measures Shipbuilding industry International standards Recently, many studies have been undertaken to investigate...

... by these ten elements: © MCB UP Limited 2001 ISO 9000 Europe International standards Developmental reasons. Desire to improve the company’s internal processes, desire to enhance the overall competitive performance of the company. Non‐developmental reasons. Requirement...

... by a relatively larger benefits/costs ratio with respect to implementing ISO 14001 based EMS than that of the contrary. This paper reports the findings of the study. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Analytical hierarchy process Environmental management strategy Hong Kong Implementation International standards...

... Environmental management strategy Greece Implementation International standards The growing awareness of the interaction between human‐designed systems and natural systems has led to increased pressure on industry and government to curb activities harmful to our environment. Approaches...

... of the mission/TC 56 activities, and comments on IEC‐ISO co‐operation. The structure of this series of standards is based on the “box of tools” concept and will cover four levels of standards: IEC 300‐1, IEC 300‐2, IEC 300‐3 and Tools. International standard IEC 300‐I/ISO 9000‐4[ 16 ] has been developed...