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Gain a Competitive Advantage Through ISO Certification

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Jorge A. Correa
Wed, 12/06/2017 - 12:01
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To be competitive on both a national and a global level, organizations must adopt a forward-thinking approach in developing their management strategies. One of the foundations of a successful strategy is the management system, which may be well-defined and documented, or consist merely of a shared understanding of how processes are implemented. Either way, the management system defines how work is done, the desired results, and the controls imposed to ensure those outcomes.

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