Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC TWO SMB STANDARDIZATION STRATEGY (2005 – 2007) AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ASPECTS OF THE REVISED IEC MASTERPLAN. Speakers:

NanotechnologyStandards Panel

TOPIC TWO

SMB STANDARDIZATION STRATEGY (2005 – 2007) AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ASPECTS OF THE REVISED IEC MASTERPLAN.

Speakers:

Mr. Frank K. KitzantidesIEC Vice President and Chairman, Standardization Management Board and Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Mr. James E. Matthews, IIIUSNC Vice President - Finance


SMB STANDARDIZATION STRATEGY

Based on IEC Masterplan 2000Valid from 2005 to 2007To be adjusted if necessary with the next

edition of the IEC Masterplan8 strategic objectives


OBJECTIVE 1

Ensure the development of market relevant standards

ACTIONS

Implement global relevance policy Measure actual use of standards and market

penetration Evaluate relevance of SPSs and all work

items


OBJECTIVE 2

Support the promotion of worldwide acceptance and use of IEC standards, whenever possible without modifications

ACTIONS Review and update IEC Directives Improve transparency and openess of

technical work Maintain database on IEC standards

adoption at national level


OBJECTIVES 3 AND 4

Ensure representation from all industry sectors, and provide leadership for emerging technology standards

ACTION

Support NCs in recruiting experts Cooperate with PACT Develop new deliverables


OBJECTIVES 5 AND 6

Reduce the costs for participation in the standards development process and increase collaboration

ACTIONS

Develop common services and resources with peer organizations

Compare « best practices » Promote ITAs and PASs Cooperate with other SDOs ( dual logo )


OBJECTIVES 7 AND 8

Improve and broaden the system approach, improve operational effectiveness

ACTIONS

Develop training material Shorten time through use of IT tools Improve communications


Financial Implications – IEC Masterplan

Currently A Draft Until September 2006 Market Relevance

Strengthening IEC Participation. Processes and Relevance, All Strengthen its Finances As Well

Global reach Rationalize dues for smaller and developing countries

Innovate and Add Value Invest in Future Projects and Services Provide expanded and value added service to industry

Sustain and Improve Enhance cooperation with ISO and ITU on Processes and

Efficiency Re-investing some revenues from the Commission’s

conformity assessment activities in the standards development process.

Maintain the delicate balance of sales/royalty revenues between the Central Office and National Committees.


USNC Strategy: 8 Key Areas

1. Provide Leadership In IEC Management Activities 2. Guide And Influence The Structural And Market

Positioning Of The IEC In Global Markets Consistent With US Electrotechnical Positions

3. Grow USNC Membership Through Improvement In Outreach, Participation And Diversity Of The Organization

4. Increase Regional Effectiveness Of The USNC And IEC Membership

5. Develop Comprehensive Standards Strategy 6. Develop Comprehensive Conformity Assessment

Strategy 7. Ensure A Sound Financial Base For USNC

Operations 8. Provide Effective Communications Process For

USNC Constituents


(1) Provide Leadership in IEC Management Areas

1. Elect North American Candidate for IEC President2. Re-Elect US Candidate for IEC Vice President (SMB)

or elect US candidate for Treasurer or CAB Chairman3. Maintain and increase the number of US held chairs

and secretariats4. Broaden US Participation in PACT5. Leverage Seat on Council Board6. Leverage Seat on SMB7. Leverage Seat on IEC Finance Committee8. Meet Directly With IEC Officers9. Select / Support preferred candidates for Council

Board, SMB and CAB10. Meet with other NC’s to discuss and share vision of

IEC11. Improve Cooperation With European NC’s12. Address USNC Effectiveness in ANSI Governance

Structure


(2) Guide And Influence The Structural And Market Positioning Of The IEC In Global Markets Consistent With US Electrotechnical Positions

1. IEC Masterplan Positioning

2. IEC-ISO Positioning

3. IEC-ITU Positioning

4. IEC WTO Positioning

5. Dual Logo / Partnerships

6. IEC Brand / Label / Mark


(3) Grow USNC Membership Through Improvement In Outreach, Participation And Diversity Of The Organization

1. Identify Target Market For USNC and IEC Participation

2. Identify Integrated Set of Membership Messages for all prospective participants in IEC /USNC

3. Determine Propositions for USNC Participation

4. Promote Membership In USNC


(4) Increase Regional Effectiveness of the USNC & the IEC Membership

1. Define USNC Participation in ANSI / RSC Delegations

2. Develop and implement PASC Strategy, Including Focus on China

3. Continue / Expand Annual Multi-National Meetings

4. Develop USNC / CANENA Strategy5. Implement ANSI USNC / COPANT

Strategy6. Implement USNC Europe Strategy7. Hosting of IEC Meetings8. Define working relationship between

ICSCA and USNC


(5) Develop Comprehensive Standards Strategy1. Support IEC implementation and USNC Training

of the IEC Global Relevance Policy2. Define USNC Long Range Goals on Global

Relevance and “In Some Countries” Clause3. Develop/Define USNC Policy on One

International Standard or One per Sector4. Define Sector Specific Strategies Including

Sector Definitions, Sector Boards, Single or Multiple International Standards and Sector Support for TCs with USNC “N” Membership

5. Define USNC Strategy for WTO/TBT Principles and Their Application to Standards for Each Sector’s Area

6. Determine the impact of IEC Standards on World Trade

7. Develop Plan to Encourage Adoption Harmonization With IEC Standards- Promote Participation

8. Implement SMB Strategic Plan


(6) Develop Comprehensive Conformity Assessment Strategy

1. Promote IEC CA Schemes, Using Industry and Trade Assoc. Members

2. Define / Enhance Liaisons To USTR3. Develop Strategy to Implement ANSI Conformity

Assessment Principles for the United States4. Develop Plan to Encourage Adoption

Harmonization With IEC Stds.-Promote Participation

5. Define and Improve USNC Linkage to IECEE6. Define and Improve USNC Linkage to IECEX7. Define and Improve USNC Linkage to IECQ8. Develop Strategy to Support Private Sector

Agreements Between CA Bodies On Unregulated Products

9. Develop & Promote Policy Opposing Gov't to Gov't MRS'


(7) Ensure a Sound Financial Base for USNC Operations

1. Maintain a 5 Year USNC Funding Plan

2. Member Recruitment and Retention

3. Sales Policy Plan

4. National Adoption Plan

5. IEC 2010 General Meeting

6. USNC Membership Billing and Invoicing

7. Exchange Rate (Swiss Franc)

8. IEC Financial Soundness


(8) Effective Communications Process for USNC Constituents

Develop a Training program for USNC Constituency that Addresses Delivery Alternatives, Costs, Content and Audience

Define Process and Vehicles to Disseminate Information to USNC Constituency about the IEC & The USNC

Define Processes for USNC, It's Officers, USNC Council & USNC TMC to Obtain Continuous Feedback From Its Constituency

Communications Committee to Define a Specific Comm. Program for the USNC, & Prioritize Opportunities In This Area


USNC Strategy – Where To?

Need to Update The Strategy Cross off those things accomplished Add new things needed

Align to Updated US Standards Strategy Align to IEC Masterplan

Each Element Volunteer Led Teams Open For Participation

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Nanotechnology Standards Panel TOPIC TWO SMB STANDARDIZATION STRATEGY (2005 – 2007) AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ASPECTS OF THE REVISED IEC MASTERPLAN. Speakers: