Question

write about how organizations are now addressing ISO 14000. Why do you think some organizations are focusing on this effort?

In addition, please address the following:

How is total quality management helping us address operations with the organization?

Is following ISO 14000 going to assist with managing our inventory? Why do you think this way?

Answer 1

ISO 14000 is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This ISO 14000 is used to provide a standard framework to the companies, which need to systematize the company’s efforts towards environment.

Companies are moving towards sustainability and are becoming increasingly aware of the impact its business operations have on the environment. Many companies have implemented ISO 14000 as a part of their CSR activity so that the focus is on improving the conditions of the deteriorating environment.

Environment management is the need of the hour in this era of global warming and ever-increasing pollution. Companies are trying to be socially responsive in the way, their business operations impact environment. So, they have started taking care that the waste of their operations is either discharged efficiently or is recycled and reused. Many companies have banned plastic while adhering to ISO 14000. These mini steps are critical to maintain the sanctity of the environment.

TQM or total quality management addresses the quality adherence in all operations of business. This way, the quality of the product is monitored and even the waste of the operations is reduced. TQM focuses the business operations on various factors like customer satisfaction, environment safety, etc.

Thus, TQM can be considered as a tool for the implementation of ISO 14000 framework.

ISO 14000 guides the business to efficiently utilize its resources and manufacture products and services of high quality standard. The same gets reflected in the level of inventory maintained by the organization.