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There is a critical need for improved processes and systems mobility product life cycles and application of these improvements to vehicles on a global basis. As products expand to reach global markets, the need for globally harmonized test procedures, specifications and standards increase dramatically. According to Keith Termaat, Ford Motor Company, “as competitve and regulatory forces become increasingly global - worldwide standards development and deployment are essential for corporate survival.” The critical issue facing all Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) will be facilitating this transformation quickly and efficiently and in a manner that will allow the automotive industry to expand into the global marketplace.

A program to increase the use of safety belts in motor vehicles by employees of a small organization was developed by a staff committee. Using readily available materials, the employees were surveyed via a written questionaire, then checked for actual use at three different times. Overall use of safety belts increased from 20% to 55% among the employees. This was accomplished through an educational program and by providing proper feedback following each survey or spot check. Lack of funds prohibited the program from using money or gifts as incentive for increased safety belt use.