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The ‘ISO Paradox’: Certification Looks Like a Cost Until Its Practical Value Becomes Clear
August 11, 2026
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Source: Åsa Lindow
Companies can pursue ISO certification as an unwanted expense, only to realize later that the management system they built has made the business work better.
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