Customers are demanding it, industry regulations are requiring it, and competitive pressures are making it a must for doing business in the high-tech marketplace. It is ISO 9000 certification and nearly half a million companies worldwide have implemented quality management systems to gain this sought after certification. This guide shows the ins and outs of designing a quality management system that is fully compliant with ISO 9001:2000. It unravels the complexities of the ISO standards so that quality professionals can make the upgrade quickly and effectively. Based on the author's experience of working in ISO certification, the volume can also be used as a tool for quality professionals who must design from scratch quality management systems.
