This standard is applicable to all product categories and to all organizational sizes. It is simple to use, clear in language, readily translatable and easily understandable. It has an ability to connect quality management systems with organizational processes. It is a natural stepping-stone towards total quality management and a greater orientation towards continual improvement and customer satisfaction. It is compatible with other management systems, such as ISO 17799 (BS 7799) for Information security management, ISO 14000 for Environmental management etc.,