b'Partner News Spring 2021 11MODWhat is Standardization Management?By Harry Mclernon MSc CEng CEnv FIMMM.An interesting question, as standardsbenefits that it brings. BS 202000:2020an organisation requires will vary due to touch everyone in their everyday lives,Standardization Management System -its sector and size, but as a minimum it whether it be the fuel you put in your car,Specification, was therefore born on 26should have an approved methodology for the aeroplane you take on holiday, theJune 2020.obtaining standards, a suitable method buildings we live and work in or the topicalfor capturing the standards identified in PPE we are all wearing today. However, itsThe definition of Standardizationthe contract or project and an appropriate the development, control and use of theseManagement taken from BS 202000:2020process for monitoring their status. standards that makes up Standardizationstates that it is: Management.Standards DevelopmentFor The through-life process that enables theorganisations that develop their own Standardization Management is seen as andrafting, development and maintenance ofinhouse standards, then appropriate integral engineering discipline that deliversstandards and the promotion of intelligentprocesses and tools are also required a multitude of benefits to customers andselection and implementation of standards,to manage the production process and suppliers, which many engineers andpolicy, processes and tools. should include dedicated review periods as scientists are probably involved in everydictated by their policy, horizon scanning day without even realising it.Although this definition fully coversability, suitable technical competence, Standardization Management, its not untilconfiguration management control and The importance of Standardizationwe break it down to its constituent partsgood communication vehicles.Management has however been recognisedthat we fully understand its importance by Defence, with the UK Ministry ofto engineering and organisationalBut you cant bake a cake without a Defence (MOD), NATO and its supportingcompetitiveness: baker! None of the constituent parts industries, raising its profile and adoption.can come together without having staff So, it was only a matter of time before thePolicyOrganisations can ensure thatwho are suitably qualified and have the Standardization Management profile wasthey deliver appropriate leadership,appropriate level of experience to meet the raised in the other industrial sectors.governance, resource, and commitmentorganisations objectives. Fortunately, this with regards to Standardization byrequirement is covered in BS202000. The British Standards Institute (BSI), thecommitting to the development of a UK National Standards Body, read this seaStandardization Management Policy. AsOrganisations can therefore take advantage change and commissioned the developmentalways organisations should ensure thatof effective Standardization by pulling of a British Standard to aid organisations,the policy suits their purpose and context,together and managing these activities regardless of size or sector, to establish asupports their strategic direction and thatunder a common System approach to Standardization Management System thatit provides a framework for Standardizationrealise the benefits of Standardization would: objective setting. Management, such as:Deliver the benefits of StandardizationStandards SelectionIntelligent selectionEnhanced product and service safety, Managementof standards allows organisations toquality and processIdentify measurable criteria to ensuredevelop and give direction to provideIncreased interoperability of products, the effectiveness of the systemassurance for the design, manufactureservices and processesInstil organisational cultures andand ongoing support of the organisationsImproved Governance and Assurancebehavioursproducts and services. Selected standardsClear accountability and reduced riskDeliver customer and suppliershould always be derived to meetStandards continuously improved confidence legislative, regulatory, safety, environmentalthrough learning from experienceand contractual requirements. A competitive edge on rivalsThus, ensuring that customers getImproved value for moneyconsistent, high quality products andStandardization Processes & ToolsTheThe exploitation of export marketsservices and with that the businessnumber and type of processes and tools'