Sifting through the ISO 9000 maze. [Quality assurance standards in the oil, gas, and services industry]
Various forces in the global upstream market are more frequently pressuring equipment and services firms to be certified according to the latest international standards in order to do business. However, understanding and completing the registration process can appear confusing and intimidating at first glance. This paper reviews the ISO's 9000 series of generic standards that provide quality assurance requirements and management guidance. It describes its applicability to the oil and gas industry which often found itself cut out of international markets because they were not recognized as registered ISO participants. It then describes the registration process, evaluation process, and time tables involved. It also describes the difference performance standards of the 9000 series.
- OSTI ID:
- 5301859
- Journal Information:
- Petroleum Engineer International; (United States), Vol. 65:12; ISSN 0164-8322
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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