According to the abbreviated findings from the 2009 ISO Survey, we had ANOTHER decline in the number of ISO 9001 registrations (certificates) from 2008 to 2009. Around 12%.
Comparing to Europe and Asia, the number of certifications in North America are very small. While there is a degree of uncertainty on the accuracy of the numbers available in the Survey, can we reach any conclusion about the reasons for the (apparent) decline in ISO 9001 growth in North America? With a dwindling automotive supplier base, the number of certified TS 16949 suppliers in North America also shrank in 2009.
On the AS9100 front (not included in the ISO Survey, since it is not an ISO Std.), according to OASIS, North America leads the pack in number of AS certificates.
I would be interested in knowing people's opinion on the reasons for the lack of ISO 9001 certification growth in North America. Lack of confidence? Credibility? Perceived costs? Added (and lack thereof) value?
I believe the IAAR will be doing a similar survey and campaign, soon.
Comparing to Europe and Asia, the number of certifications in North America are very small. While there is a degree of uncertainty on the accuracy of the numbers available in the Survey, can we reach any conclusion about the reasons for the (apparent) decline in ISO 9001 growth in North America? With a dwindling automotive supplier base, the number of certified TS 16949 suppliers in North America also shrank in 2009.
On the AS9100 front (not included in the ISO Survey, since it is not an ISO Std.), according to OASIS, North America leads the pack in number of AS certificates.
I would be interested in knowing people's opinion on the reasons for the lack of ISO 9001 certification growth in North America. Lack of confidence? Credibility? Perceived costs? Added (and lack thereof) value?
I believe the IAAR will be doing a similar survey and campaign, soon.