The influence of ISO 9001 certification on the productivity of the Ecuadorian manufacturing industry

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ISO 9001 certification enhances operational productivity, notably increasing operating income and value added.
Operating income relative to value added shows significant improvement, indicating a strong link to efficiency.
Multivariate discriminant analysis assessed firms certified for five consecutive years from 2019 to 2023, providing robust evidence.
Variation in impact of certification highlights the influence of internal and external organizational factors.

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Research reveals ISO 9001 certification improves productivity in manufacturing, suggesting operational efficiency benefits.

Fierro et al. (2025) studied this question.

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