Download or read book Understanding and Implementing ISO 9000 and ISO Standards written by David L. Goetsch and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appropriate for courses based on the ISO 9000 series of quality standards, as a supplemental text in courses dealing with Quality Management and Total Quality Management (TQM), and as a hands-on guide for use in private sector organizations. This practical teaching resource/how-to guide provides a step-by-step model for understanding the ISO 9000 family of standards and implementing the ISO 9001 standard in a total quality environment. Interest in ISO 9000 certification is gaining momentum worldwide as organizations that compete in the global marketplace seek to achieve consistent peak performance, world-class quality, and continual improvement of their processes, products, and management systems.