The study focused on the Asian region and involved a survey, interviews with purchasers, and visits to certified organisations.

The key findings include:

• Economic benefits:
  There are clear empirical economic benefits to the implementation of accredited certified quality management systems.
• Credibility of ISO 9001:
  In general, the perception of accredited certification to ISO 9001 in the region is positive.
• Positive purchaser perceptions:
  Purchasers confirmed that they were satisfied with the performance of ISO 9001 certified suppliers, and in general performed better or ‘much better’ than non-certified suppliers.

A full copy of the report is available from the UNIDO website.