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Running on state-of-the-art ISO standards |
Nearly 1000 ISO standards have been developed for the automotive industry covering all aspects: safety, ergonomics, performance, test methods, the environment, and the roll-out of innovative technologies.
Source: ISO Focus+ Feb 2012. http://www.iso.org/iso/iso-magazines/iso-focus-plus_index/iso-focusplus_2012/iso-focusplus_2012-02.htm
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Bentley first with ISO 50001 - Car maker implements energy management standard |
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entley, one of the most famous automotive marques, combines fine craftsmanship with engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology to create some of the world’s finest motorcars. However, the company’s pursuit of excellence does not stop with the turn of the ignition key. Energy management is a fundamental area of focus and Bentley Motors has now become the first United Kingdom automotive plant to implement and certify to ISO 50001:2011 Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.
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10 good things ISO standards do for SMEs |
ISO International Standards provide many benefits for businesses worldwide, both in industrialised and developing countries. But these benefits are not just for large corporations and big businesses. ISO standards can also help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). For example, ISO standards provide state-of-the-art specifications for products and services. They can increase the efficiency of processes. They can help SMEs qualify for participation in global supply chains. In short, ISO standards can help SMEs compete with bigger businesses for opportunities on the global market. ISO standards are the key to unlock future opportunities.
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Uniting ASEAN: The ASEAN Medical Device Directive (AMDD) |
 What do contact lens cases, lubricants for condoms and programmable pacemakers have in common? All of them are medical devices. Medical devices also include an array of in vitro diagnostic products, such as those for diagnosing serious infectious diseases. Consequences of faulty or substandard medical devices to public health and safety can be severe. Regulatory bodies all over the world are thus striving towards achieving an optimal system of medical device controls that accommodates devices in all its permutations and combinations, balancing quality and safety with faster access to market.
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Exclusive interview with Mr Seah Kian Peng, CEO of NTUC FairPrice |
 As a trusted supermarket retailer in Singapore serving our customers for more than 30 years, maintaining high quality standards and adopting best international practices are integral to FairPrice’s promise to deliver quality products at best value and service to our customers. From an operational standpoint, standardization translates into higher efficiency, process and product consistency and improved productivity.
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When Lightning Strikes |
Stylish architectural features like glass and steel facades are becoming an increasingly common sight. While attractive, they are susceptible to lightning strike, especially when Singapore has one of the world’s highest rates of lightning activity. The new Singapore Standard SS 555: 2010 Code of Practice for Protection against Lightning provides practitioners with updated guidelines for proper lightning protection for different types of structures.
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