One could argue that the global financial crisis was caused by a failure of management rather than a failure of risk management. Those organizations whose boards promoted an effective risk management culture passed through the crisis relatively unscathed – the banking and finance industry in Australia and Canada being two examples.

Metrology, standards, and accreditation are three fundamental elements that can open the door to the global market, and to the benefits that come to those countries and industries that participate.

There are few industries more global than the automotive sector whose supply chains link suppliers large and small, worldwide. ISO International Standards allow this system to mesh efficiently and effectively.

An ISO standard that helps business and governments guarantee the long-term authenticity of electronic signatures, increasingly used in e-commerce and e-government.