ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Connections to other Concepts
- Publishes ISO 23247 - Digital twin framework for manufacturing
- Publishes BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Short Description
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products, services and systems
- Develops international standards in all fields except
- electrics and electronics, (see IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission))
- telecommunications (see [ITU])
Facts and Figures
- Established in 1926 as the International Federation of the National Standardizing Associations (ISA), which primarily focused on mechanical engineering
- But suspended in 1942 during World War II
- In October 1946, ISA and United Nations Standards Coordinating Committee (UNSCC) delegates from 25 countries met in London and agreed to join forces to create the International Organization for Standardization
- So the organization began it's operations on 23 February 1947
- Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
- 168 countries are represented in the ISO as of 2022
Stakeholders
Use Cases
- Build customer confidence that the products are safe and reliable
- Meet regulation requirements, at a lower cost
- Reduce costs across all aspects of your business
- Gain market access across the world for the products & services
Industry Sector
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) (International Trade and Development)
International Distribution
Google Trends
Sources
https://www.iso.org/