Standards Comparison

    ISO 55001

    Voluntary
    2014

    International standard for asset management systems

    VS

    ISO 28000

    Voluntary
    2022

    International standard for supply chain security management systems

    Quick Verdict

    ISO 55001 establishes asset management systems for lifecycle value optimization in asset-heavy industries, while ISO 28000 builds supply chain security systems to mitigate threats and disruptions. Organizations adopt them for governance, compliance, and performance in specialized domains.

    Asset Management

    ISO 55001

    ISO 55001:2024 Asset management systems requirements

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Requires Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP)
    • Annex SL structure for management system integration
    • PDCA cycle for continual asset improvement
    • Formal decision-making framework for assets (2024)
    • Balances risks, opportunities, costs, and performance
    Supply Chain Security

    ISO 28000

    ISO 28000:2022 Security management systems Requirements

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Risk-based supply chain threat assessment
    • PDCA cycle for continual security improvement
    • Integration with ISO 31000 and HLS standards
    • Supplier interdependency and external controls
    • Leadership-driven policy and performance evaluation

    Detailed Analysis

    A comprehensive look at the specific requirements, scope, and impact of each standard.

    ISO 55001 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 55001:2024 is an international certification standard specifying requirements for an Asset Management System (AMS). It enables organizations to realize value from assets across lifecycles, using a risk-based, PDCA management system approach aligned with Annex SL.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, improvement.
    • 72 "shall" requirements, including SAMP, decision-making framework, risk/opportunity actions.
    • Built on ISO 55000 terminology; supports certification via audits.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Optimizes asset performance, costs, risks in asset-intensive sectors.
    • Meets regulatory/contractual needs; builds stakeholder trust.
    • Drives resilience, efficiency; integrates with ISO 9001/14001.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, SAMP development, training, audits.
    • Applies to all sizes/industries; 12-24 months typical; optional third-party certification.

    ISO 28000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 28000:2022 is an international standard specifying requirements for a security management system (SMS) focused on supply chain security. It adopts a risk-based PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach to manage threats like theft, sabotage, and disruptions.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10: context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, improvement
    • Risk assessment aligned with ISO 31000
    • Principles for holistic security including suppliers
    • Certification model via ISO 28003-accredited bodies

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Reduces supply chain risks and incidents
    • Meets contractual, regulatory, insurance needs
    • Enables market access and trade facilitation
    • Builds stakeholder trust and resilience

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, risk treatment, controls, audits
    • Scalable for all sizes/sectors (logistics, manufacturing)
    • Involves training, documentation, internal audits
    • Optional third-party certification (Stage 1/2)

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO 55001
    Asset lifecycle management systems
    ISO 28000
    Supply chain security management

    Industry

    ISO 55001
    Asset-intensive sectors globally
    ISO 28000
    Supply chain organizations worldwide

    Nature

    ISO 55001
    Voluntary management system certification
    ISO 28000
    Voluntary security management certification

    Testing

    ISO 55001
    Internal audits, management reviews
    ISO 28000
    Risk assessments, internal audits

    Penalties

    ISO 55001
    Loss of certification, no legal fines
    ISO 28000
    Loss of certification, no legal fines

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO 55001 and ISO 28000

    ISO 55001 FAQ

    ISO 28000 FAQ

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