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QMS Clause Mapping: Key Processes and Expectations
In his blog post, Suryakant Bhavikatty, Next-Gen eQMS Expert summarize a clause mapping of ISO 9001 by PDCA cyclus in one page.
Conformity Statements and the Challenge of Measurement Uncertainty
According to Jeff Gust, Chief Corporate Metrologist at Fluke Corp, the main issue with conformity statements is that measurements are just estimates of the true value.
Have You Used "Five Hows"? The Simple Questioning Technique That Boosts Problem Solving
In his blog post on the Pragmatic Quality Blog, Michael Mills gives his personal take on the 'Five Hows',
Why Quality Management Is Your CIO's Biggest Opportunity
Quality management is becoming a critical opportunity for businesses to improve operations, according to Jerry Foster.
AI is Driving the Shift from Quality Management to Customer Intelligence
According to Paula Kennedy Garcia’s commentary on Forbes,
Avoiding Deadly Diseases of Management to Build a Quality Culture
According to Abdur Rahman Farooq’s opinion, five major challenges are hindering companies from building a strong quality culture.
How to Stay on Top of ISO Certification: Best Practices
According to Erica Smith's blog post on ISO Certification Experts, achieving ISO certification is just the start of an ongoing process.
What Your Organizational Maturity Says About You
According to APQC's blog post by Grace Duffy, organizational maturity reflects an organization’s ability to adapt, innovate, and efficiently meet customer needs.
ISO 9001 Revision Pushed to 2026?
ISO 9001’s revision timeline may have hit the snooze button, and according to the blog by Quality Austria, that’s not exactly a surprise.
Counting the Cost: Health and Safety Failures Costing UK Businesses Millions
Health and safety failures are taking a serious toll on UK businesses,
How to Design a Behavior-Based Training Program
Starting a training program that changes behavior might sound like trying to teach a cat to fetch—possible, but you need the right approach.
"Made in Germany" losing ground as companies look abroad
A commentary by Michael Dunst and Dietmar Vahs points out that the famed "Made in Germany" label is losing some of its sparkle as more German companies consider moving their operations abroad.
Understanding the difference: standards, frameworks, laws, and regulations
Tristan Roth breaks down the often confusing world of compliance by clarifying the roles of standards, frameworks, laws, and regulations.
Problem-solving with the 8D method: a step-by-step guide
In his blog post, MIchael MIlls dissects one of renowned methods to formalize solving a problem.
Story vs. Reality of Quality Managers
Harsh Thakkar from Qualtivate discusses about contrasts common misconceptions about quality managers with their real roles.
The "Miseducation" of Quality
Michael Mills writes how Dr. Yvonne Simmons Howze highlights that quality stems from personal excellence, urging individuals to embrace the "Five C's" to overcome internal workplace threats.
Exploring the Role of International Standards in Preventing the CrowdStrike Incident
Could International Standards Have Prevented the CrowdStrike Incident?
A new standard on net zero
Matthew Chiles from The Standards Show discusses the development of the first independently verifiable international standard on net zero, set to launch at COP30 in November 2025.
From Good to Outstanding: Unconventional Quality Tips to set You apart
In her LinkedIn post titled "From Good to Outstanding: Unconventional Quality Tips to Set You Apart", Ekaterina Potemkina emphasizes the importance of dedication, teamwork, and creating a conducive environment to build a successful quality function and culture.
What's the difference between PDCA and a Management System?
This timeless blog post explains the difference between PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and a Management System.
Repair or Rework: Understanding the Differences
Automative Quality Solutions has published a blog post titled "Repair or Rework - What are the Differences?" which delves into important product quality and compliance issues.
ANAB Discusses the Use of Locked-Down Generative AI in Certification Processes
ANAB has recently published an article on its blog titled "Implementing a Locked-Down Generative AI Model to Establish Validity, Reliability, and Fairness in Certification of Persons".
FMEA Makes a Comeback: Elevating Quality Management to New Heights
Michael Mills has revisited the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodology in a recent blog post titled "Return of the FMEA" on his blog.
