ISO 9000 centres on the following questions: The effectiveness of the ISO system being implemented depends on a number of factors, the most significant of which are: Proper quality management can improve business, often having a positive effect on investment, market share, sales growth, sales margins, competitive advantage, and avoidance of litigation. The quality principles in ISO 9000:2000 are also sound, according to Wade and Barnes, who says that "ISO 9000 guidelines provide a comprehensive model for quality management systems that can make any company competitive". Sroufe and Curkovic, (2008) found benefits ranging from registration required to remain part of a supply
Symbols and conventions used in welding documentation Symbols and conventions used in welding documentation The symbols and conventions used in welding documentation are specified in national and international standards such as ISO 2553 "Welded, brazed and soldered joints -- Symbolic representation on drawings" and ISO 4063 "Welding and allied processes -- Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers". The US standard symbols are outlined by the American National Standards Institute and the American Welding Society and are noted as "ANSI/AWS". Due in part to the growth of the oil industry, this symbol set was used during the 1990s in about 50% of the world's welding operations. An ISO