Chapter 1 ISO 13053 International Standard for Six Sigma

DOI: 10.4324/9781003397649-2

For the International Lean Six Sigma (ILSS) practitioner new to International Organization for Standardization (ISO), it is important to review the basics about ISO standards before understanding the worldwide impact of ISO 13053 for Six Sigma. Understanding ISO certification will also help the ILSS practitioner when they are working with an ISO-certified company.

ISO is a global federation of national standards bodies. ISO publishes over 22,000 standards covering all industries to include but not limited to technology, food safety, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Standards offer organizations the ability to apply for ISO certification. Certification means ...

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