ISO 9001 certification and decertification : Firm strategies to optimize quality management systems

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings ISO 9001 is a quality management system that can be of great benefit to firms, depending on why and how they adopt it. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.