ISO CERTIFICATIONS IN PAKISTAN: PATTERNS & APPLICATION

ISO certification is considered an impressive technique that appropriates the Quality Management Systems (QMS). The striking broadening using these worldwide standards confirms enormous interest in the dispersion of enterprise. This phenomenon's broadly occurrence, an in-depth inspection of ISO diffusion, which is obligatory significance. This research article stated the reviews and outcomes from 2007-2017, covering the adoption and development of ISO and QMS practice. Purpose: This research article aims to investigate the patterns and reach of ISO Certifications granted in Pakistan over the past decade from 2007-2017 based on a survey and literature review. Methodology: This research is of an exploratory and descriptive nature. ISO Assessment of Management System Quality Certifications–2017 and ISO Certification literature review from Pakistan's background is the report's data source. Findings: Information analysis is done using statistical tools, i.e., SPSS, that's Excel. Data analysis describes the various certifications granted ended, reflecting continuing the favourable tendencies and the broad possibility for ISO implementation in Pakistan in maximum manufacturing and the export-free business zones alone. Increasing trends forecast a healthy ISO certification future in Pakistan and great business potential for certification bodies and professional career prospects. Practical implications: It demonstrates a commitment to quality management practices and the company's profitability. It could also have long-term effects on prices for international trade and new investments in Pakistan. Negative impacts could be economic burdens for smaller companies as they could participate in the market competition on these certifications. Social implications: It is valid for the upcoming researchers and organization of ISO 9001 by creating an awareness of the benefits. ISO9001 can help establish and implementing for well-organized enterprises, organizations and businesses by improving customer satisfaction Originality /Value: This paper may help students and scholars study further in this field and a source of knowledge. Based on the ISO Survey (2018), it could be suggested that there will be a robust opportunity for optimistic developments and reach for ISO certifications in Pakistan in various business sectors in the coming years.