Developing an equipment standard is a huge investment that can take hundreds of hours of effort. Knowing the investment will be worth it is necessary before making the decision to develop a standard. Factors to consider include planning for conformity assessment, determining the desired outcome of the process, and identifying drivers motivating use of the standard. Many times, identifying drivers for use of a standard is overlooked resulting in frustration and waste. The drivers range from regulations to manufacturer desire to differentiate. This interactive session will explore 9+ drivers motivating the use of standards and the effectiveness of those drivers.
