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Estandarización y certificaciónStandardization and certification
José Antonio Rodríguez
WEG Iberia Sales Manager01/08/2006
Technical standards have as philosophy "to improve the standard of living of the people", since they are contributing to the safety, health and environmental protection. However, they also targeted simplification and interchangeability, and defend the interests of consumers and the community. They are also considered strong instruments of pressure and communication between stakeholders, eliminating ambiguities and possible contradictions.
The standardization involves register and systematically apply the best steps for optimum development of processes and activities. Generated a change or improvement, must bring under control the Special variations to which the processes are subject in the first instance, proceeding once achieved to control the situation to standardize processes for the purposes of their recurrence. This process improved and standardized subsequently undergo new processes improvement and standardization.
A process of standardization, combines three aspects:
• Improve the quality of the raw material of the purchased components and manufactured goods, thus consolidating the programme of quality assurance.
• Frame the product according to international standards, responding, with his approval, the continuity of exports.
• Standardize and reduce components of manufactured products and devices, equipment and tools, taking advantage of the benefits of synergy.
The truth is that standardisation is important for the growth of the company and the country, not only to follow the rulings of the rules, but also by participating actively decisions, influencing the course of the development of the standards themselves. Also, the standardization of products and implemented services allow adapt to changes when they occur.
The certification of r + d projects facilitates the assimilation of new technologies and challenges involved in globalization
On the other hand, related to the standardization process, the company not leaving aside technological upgrading, always watching the international market, something which requires an effort in the search for new certifications.
A certification process requires that the company be brought forward, reaching a new market already prepared to meet the local requirements
A certification process requires that the company be brought forward, reaching a new market already prepared to deal with local needs and adequacy of their products to local standards. It is a process prior and obliged to guarantee the quality of a product.
One of the key factors to ensure a country's economic growth is the certification of r + d projects, something essential to ensure their competitiveness with other countries.
With regard to the purely corporate level, this certification is a competitive advantage with the rest of companies in the industry, as well as facilitate the assimilation of new technologies and challenges involved in globalization.
One of the key factors to ensure a country's economic growth is the certification of r + d projects
The benefits of certification of this type include the transparency to public administrations, in terms of the contents of r & d projects, and the reduction of risks associated with the project through the establishment of mechanisms of control. In addition, eliminates the uncertainty of the own projects with a view to a better assessment of the investment to be carried out. And finally, it facilitates the analysis of information obtained for future decision-making in this area.
Ultimately, the standardization and certification in the company's processes, products and services seek to optimize business processes and cost savings, the creation of more efficient styles of organization of work, the development of new skills involving the management of intellectual propertyglobalization and the search for schemes and management strategies.
