Quality systems and standards for a competitive edge [electronic resource] / J. Luis Guasch ... [et al.].
Series: Directions in development (Washington, D.C.) | Directions in development (Washington, D.C.). Trade. | World Bank e-LibraryPublication details: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, c2007.Description: xxvii, 289 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:- 082136894X (pbk.)
- 0821368958 (electronic)
- 9780821368947 (pbk.)
- 9780821368954 (electronic)
- 658.5/62 22
- TS156 .Q366 2007
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index.
Foreword -- Preface and acknowledgments -- About the authors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Economic impact and effect of quality and standards -- The jurisdiction issue: roles of the private and public sectors -- Evaluating compliance with standards: the conformity assessment framework -- Opening doors: standards, conformity assessment, and international integration -- The ISO 9000 quality management standards -- Standardization in Latin America -- Certification in Latin America -- Accreditation in Latin America -- Metrology in Latin America -- Existing policies and support programs -- Policy recommendations and conclusion -- Appendix A: An evaluation of Mexico's national quality system -- Appendix B: An evaluation of Turkey's national quality system.
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