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A Future Without Food Audits: Certification Set for Major Shift
Food safety and quality expert Ir. Cornelis van Elst, owner of QAssurance, predicts that traditional food certification models will soon be replaced by continuous, data-driven assurance systems.
Watch How Auditors Assess Multisite Quality Systems under IATF 16949
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released a new video explaining how multisite audits are performed under IATF 16949,
Europe’s Precautionary vs American Risk-Based Food Safety Approach
Distinct approaches to food safety have led to clear differences between European and American food standards,
Quality and Security Must Converge in ICT: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Failure
A massive software outage in July 2024 exposed how fragile the global information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem can be when quality and security are managed separately.
Ten Blunders That Can Ruin an ISO Audit
Diana Parisi, Director and Principal HSEQ Consultant at JUMP Consulting, offers practical advice on what not to do during an ISO audit.
Quality Mindset: The Path to Turning Everyday Work Into Leadership
Quality is not about strict rules or certifications but about the way you are wired to think and act,
AI Set to Transform Asset Management But Human Oversight Remains Key
The idea of a quality system that can detect and respond to equipment issues before they affect product quality is
Reasons Why AI Alone Cannot Replace Human Role in Management Systems
Artificial intelligence can support the creation of management systems,
Stop Pointing Fingers at Quality, Each Department Must Do Its Part
Quality is often blamed when problems occur in a company, becoming the main focus of criticism whenever issues arise.
The Ways Motivation and Proximity Shape Views on Multi-Site QMS
A new study by Swedish researchers Marcus Hedberg, Ida Gremyr, and Jan Lenning from Chalmers University of Technology,
Why Recalibration Can Make Measurements Worse, Not Better
Many organizations believe frequent recalibration guarantees better measurements,
From Stress to Success: The Right Preparation for FDA Audits
An FDA audit doesn’t have to be a stressful event if companies are prepared with strong quality systems, complete documentation, and a proactive compliance culture.
Psychological Safety Is Key to Honest and Effective Audits
Auditors often face pressure to soften their findings or avoid raising uncomfortable issues,
How Companies Benefit from Participation in Standardization Committees
Active participation in standardization committees can help companies shape industry developments,
A Decade of Change in Standards for Building Industry
Building standards have undergone significant transformation over the past ten years,
Top 5 Reasons Laboratories Face Nonconformities
Most laboratories struggle to complete assessments without issues,
When Power Dynamics Outweigh Rational Decisions in Quality
Business decisions on quality are not always based on facts but on power dynamics, explainss Ekaterina Potemkina, Quality Mindset Activator, in a recent blog post.
Logistics Failures Can Trigger Major Quality Problems
A recent post by Michael Mills, a QMS expert writing on the Pragmatic Quality blog,
The Most Typical Communication Pitfalls in Quality Management and How to Avoid Them
Clear communication is one of the most important success factors in quality management, yet it is often the point where good systems fail.
Certification Alone Ensures Neither Compliance nor Conformance
A certified management system is only as strong as the leadership and culture that sustain it.
Solutions to Shift India’s Global Reputation from Low Cost to High Quality
India’s manufacturing sector is expanding, but its products are still viewed globally as affordable rather than reliable,
Finance Brings Balance to MSS Audits by Connecting Risks to Business Impact
Finance and commercial professionals should play a bigger role in management system standard (MSS) audits, writes Wilson Fernández, IMS Leader at QPro Australia Pty Ltd.
Because I Am a Quality Manager: Motivation and Mindset to Succeed
Quality managers often work under pressure, facing resistance from teams, short deadlines, and a culture that sees “just enough” as acceptable.
