Manufacturing Terms

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

manufacturing

Global body responsible for developing and publishing international standards.

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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops and publishes a wide range of proprietary, industrial, and commercial standards. ISO standards are important in manufacturing as they ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability of products and services across different countries and industries.

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ISO 9001:2015 is a standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS).

Widely used in the manufacturing industry to ensure that organizations consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

ISO 14001:2015 outlines criteria for an environmental management system (EMS) to improve environmental performance.

Applied in facilities to comply with legal and regulatory environmental standards and improve sustainability operations.

related terms

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
A U.S. government agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations.
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
A network of inter-connected industrial equipment and devices using IoT technology for automation and data analysis.
Internet of Things (IoT)
A network of interconnected devices that communicate and transfer data over the internet.
Compliance
Adherence to established safety, quality, and operational standards in manufacturing processes.
Input/Output (I/O)
Input/Output (I/O) refers to the communication between a manufacturing system and external entities, including devices, processes, or networks.