The document discusses ISO and its concept of a quality management system (QMS). It provides an overview of ISO certifications and their benefits such as meeting customer demands, improving product quality, and enhancing employee morale. It describes the key elements of a QMS, including an organization's quality policy and objectives, quality manual, procedures, and customer satisfaction processes. The document outlines the evolution of the ISO 9000 series of standards for quality management systems from 1987 to the current ISO 9001:2015 standard. It also discusses related automotive quality standards such as QS9000 and IATF 16949, which are adaptations of ISO standards for use in the automotive industry.