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CII Institute of Quality

CII-IQ works extensively with several large, medium and small companies in both, public and private sectors. In the last two decades, over 250,000 people have benefited from these programmes.

It has undertaken several consulting Projects in South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and Egypt to establish network through Quality initiatives.

The Institute is closely associated with several national and international Organizations to promote mutual learning and growth.

ACRO - Association of Contract Research Organisations

Under the aegis of CII and Indian Contract Research Organisations, ACRO (Association of Contract Research Organisations) has been registered as a Society. The objectives of ACRO are to: Share best practices, Identify and establish benchmarks, provide global outsourcing opportunities and standards, promote the ‘Indian Brand’ in contract Research/Services, share resources and information on CRO services and provide effective, common platforms worldwide for promotion and recognition.

AOTS - Association for Overseas Technical Scholarships

Japan based, AOTS is a not-for-profit association run with Japanese government subsidies. It conducts various management-training courses to nurture executives and managers in developing countries. CII-IQ in partnership, offers these programmes to various organizations. Over 750 people from Indian Industry have so far benefited from these training programmes.

ASQ - American Society of Quality

With more than 50 years into the promotion of Quality in the USA, this apex organization runs certified courses for Quality Professionals. ASQ also administers the Malcolm Baldridge Award of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). CII-IQ interacts with ASQ regularly.

British Standards Institute

BSI is the leading global provider of management systems assessment and certification solutions, with more than 60,000 certified locations worldwide. It also provides organizations from all sectors with best practice solutions and standards that represent and support the needs of business and society in India and worldwide. They also provide professional training, information and knowledge on standards, management systems, business improvement and regulatory approval. CII has entered into a strategic MOU to cooperate and jointly promote awareness of Standards in the areas of Sustainability Management, Risk management, food safety and Service Sector.

Export Import Bank of India

Export Import (EXIM) Bank of India is an apex financial institution set up in 1982 for financing, promoting and facilitating India's international trade. It has been playing a pioneering role in motivating and supporting Indian companies towards several Quality and other competitiveness related initiatives. In the year 1994, Exim Bank and CII have joined hands and established the CII-Exim Bank Award for Excellence to promote the application of the Excellence Model in India to enhance its global competitiveness.

EFQM - European Foundation for Quality Management

Started by business professionals for promoting Quality as a CEO's initiative, EFQM manages the European Quality Award and licenses assessors across Europe for the Award process. Most European nations have adopted this model. CII's model for Business Excellence is based on the EFQM model on Quality.

GEM - Global Excellence Model Council

This apex Council administers the US Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, the European Quality Award, the Australian Business Excellence Award, the Japan Quality Award, the South African Excellence Award and the SPRING, Singapore.

CII-IQ is a member of the GEM Council; an affiliation that ensures the CII Exim Bank Award for Business Excellence reflects the world's most validated management practices and principles.

IRCA - The International Register of Certified Auditors

Certifying auditors since 1984, IRCA is part of the UK's initiative to make business and industry more competitive. Their evaluation and certification methods are adopted by most other auditor certification bodies. With IRCA's association, CII organizes the Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Courses based on ISO 9001:2000 standards.

IQA- Institute of Quality Assurance

UK based IQA provides professional recognition and support for quality managers in production, planning, human resources, IT and general management. Through education and training IQA pursues its vision to place Quality at the heart of every organisation.

JUSE

Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) was established in 1946 by the Japanese Government with the purpose to promote systematic studies needed for the advancement of science and technology and to contribute to the development of culture and industry. JUSE also manages Deming Prize, which is well known in the field of TQM. Every year, CII-IQ organises a Mission comprising Indian Industry representatives to JUSE to attend the International TQM Seminar. 500 people have so far attended the JUSE Seminar, from Indian Industry.

Mandava Associates, USA

CII-IQ has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mandava Associates - a Washington D.C. based consulting/contracting company to provide consultancy and training in the areas of Pharma, Biotechnology and Medical Devices. Mandava Associates guides clients and provides services in GLP, GMP and cGMP.

Quality Council of India (QCI)

QCI is an autonomous organisation to establish the National Accreditation structure, jointly by Government of India and the Indian Industry represented by, CII, ASSOCHAM and FICCI. CII-IQ is closely working with QCI in spreading the Quality Movement in India.

SPRING, Singapore. Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board

This national agency is entrusted with the singular responsibility of sustaining Singapore's productivity growth and competitiveness. CII and SPRING work together in areas of mutual interest.

WorldSkills International

WorldSkills International, located in Netherlands, is a not-for-profit membership association open to organizations, which have a responsibility for promoting vocational education and training in their respective countries/regions. They organize World Skills Competition every two years in which the member countries participate. CII, a member of WorldSkills International, is coordinating the participation of Indian Industry in the 2007 Competition to be held in November in Japan. Indian Industry will be competing in five different skills.

Since 1989, CII has been organizing the “National Work Skills Competition” in India to encourage and recognise skills in different trades. The Ministry of Labour, Government of India, recognizes the Competition. The competition is being aligned on the lines of International WorldSkills Competitions to give the competitors a feel of the globally benchmarked standards.