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69 making regarding equipment modernization, investment in laboratories, and personnel qualification development. ISO 9001:2015 is based on the principle of risk-based thinking. Harmonized testing standards make it possible to systematize data on the reliability of materials and components, forecast potential failures, and minimize strategic risks associated with claims, penalties, or market losses [3]. In mechanical engineering, mechanical testing performs not only a quality control function but also serves as a source of analytical information for strategic planning. Test results may be used for: - formulating quality policy; - substantiating investments in new materials and technologies; - assessing the effectiveness of production processes; - improving supply chain systems and selecting reliable counterparties. Within the framework of strategic quality management, ensuring the traceability and reliability of test results is essential and is achieved through the harmonization of national standards with international requirements. This approach helps avoid duplication of procedures, reduce the costs of repeated testing, and simplify product certification procedures in foreign markets. The harmonization of mechanical testing standards as a component of strategic management involves [3]: - revising the enterprise’s internal regulations and procedures; - integrating standard requirements into the QMS documentation system; - training personnel in the principles of international standardization; - implementing modern information systems for processing and storing test results. Thus, harmonization is not limited to the formal adoption of standards but requires a systemic transformation of managerial and production processes [1]. From a strategic perspective, the harmonization of mechanical testing standards: - enhances the enterprise’s investment attractiveness; - contributes to strengthening the manufacturer’s reputation;