Benefits of ISO 9001:2000

Organisations have obtained measurable benefits early in the process of deploying the standard requirements in their operations. Some of benefits that they obtained are a follows: -
A template for the creation of a sound quality system and a foundation to develop future quality initiatives.
Reduce Costs
Enhance Customer Satisfaction
Grearter brand loyality.
An important step in the road to Total Quality Management.
Help to identify best practice and ensure everyone in the organisation is moving in the right direction.
A powerful management tool that complements other key management other key management functions such as financial and strategic planning.

ISO 9001:2008

ISO 9001:2000 is under revision and the final draft standard is under circulation for voting by member bodies.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition which was released during December 2000. The revised standard is expected to be published in the autumn of 2008.