ADVANTAGES 1. Inspires confidence of the market and helps in increasing the business 2. Facilitates the organization to become a customer-focused organization 3. Customer satisfaction- through the delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements 4. Proven business credentials- through independent verification against recognized standards 5. Involves Top management in the improvement of the Quality management System 6. Reduced operating costs- through continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies 7. Legal compliance- by understanding how statutory and regulatory requirements impact on the organization and its customers 8. Many corporations see ISO 9000 Certification as an essential requirement before carrying on business with a new vendor 9. Eligibility to enter global markets 10. Well defined and documented procedures improve the consistency of output