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The evolution of strategic standardization management

■ When we were asked to submit an article, it was requested that it be based on a business case. We chose to write about the evolution of Strategic Standardization Management (SSM)TM because of its importance as a management discipline and methodology in today’s dynamic business environment. The concepts behind SSM are based on sound business principles, driven by the globalization of markets, increasing domestic and international competition, a rapidly developing technology, and sophisticated manufacturing facilities, just to name a few. SSM is not about standards; it is about leveraging all aspects of standardization in an effort to optimize an organization’s global competitiveness.