New opportunities - Improving SME access to standards

Henk de Vries; K Blind; A Mangelsdorf; HHM Verheul; J van der Zwan

New opportunities - Improving SME access to standards

Henk de Vries, K Blind, A Mangelsdorf, HHM Verheul, J van der Zwan

Department of Management of Technology and Innovation

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Abstract

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form a diverse group, ranging from simple crafts manufacturers to innovative high-tech companies. According to the European Union’s definition, these can include one-person firms to 250-strong companies. Many SMEs could derive greater benefit from standardization, although standards are sometimes perceived as a burden rather than an advantage. This article highlights the obstacles that prevent SMEs from profiting from standards and standardization and offers solutions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	10-13
Number of pages	4
Journal	ISO Focus
Volume	4
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 18 Feb 2013

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French version available as well, see http://www.iso.org/iso/fr/home/news_index/news_archive/news.htm?refid=Ref1711.

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New opportunities - Improving SME access to standards

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