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• Higher Standards. Certification bodies like
EAGLE utilize best practices and focus on
continuous improvement. With oversight from
accreditation bodies like ANSI-ASQ National
Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI), certification
bodies have the most current, best-of-best
information from around the world on the
requirements of the standards. An initial
worldwide accreditation process is not
something that takes a certification body
months or weeks to achieve… it takes years.

• Increased Prospects. Many businesses
mandate that their suppliers and other
business partners be certified to ISO and
other globally accepted standards. Dropping or
not being certified could cause a decline in
clients and prospects that have these
requirements in place. Maintaining or achieving
certification can open doors to additional
contract work or new, long-term clients.

• International Opportunities. Being certified to
an internationally accepted standard elevates
businesses to an even playing field with other
businesses around the world. With accredited

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