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ISO International Standards provide practical tools for tackling many of today’s global challenges. Learn how International Standards work in the real world in sectors such as Health, Water, Food, Climate change and many more...
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors and increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.
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As business pressures intensify, one thing is clear: success will demand not only new skills and strategies but also new standardization perspectives on how to build a strong business. This is the “smart-business” difference.
In the ISOfocus magazine (March/April 2014 edition), you'll learn about the three business trends that are changing the way we run our companies and how standards are making inroads to help us thrive and survive.
Current issuePublished in English and French, six times per year, ISOfocus is your gateway to International Standards. Whether a multinational enterprise faced with major decisions or a small business looking for ideas, ISOfocus seeks to provide both the kind of overviews that strategic planners need and the little details that can make a big difference.
You will find international topics covering everything from IT and transport to personal stories and everything in between. Our goal is to bring you the highest-quality information and most up-to-date and internationally relevant material on standards in each issue.
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