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Clarifying the Role of MS Auditors and Managers: Why Expectations Often Clash
Management system (MS) auditors and managers are often misunderstood in organizations, with leaders expecting them to act as problem-solvers instead of impartial evaluators.
For Regulated Industries, QMS Software Is Now a Business Necessity
Companies in regulated sectors like life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices can no longer rely on paper-based or disconnected systems.
Six Key Messages That Help Make Quality Everyone’s Business
Quality only works when everyone sees how their role affects it, writes Richard Jones, quality assurance leader at Hiab UK.
The Benefits of Choosing an Active Consultant and How to Spot One
ISO certifications are milestones for companies, but they don’t mean the work is done.
Strategies to Turn Even the Most Difficult Auditees Into Productive Partners
In audits, dealing with difficult personalities is often unavoidable, but how auditors respond can make or break the process.
Bad Audits, Not Climate Rules, to Blame for ISO 9001 Confusion
Michael Mills of Pragmatic Quality Blog says confusion over how to audit the recent climate change amendment to ISO 9001 often stems from bad audit experiences - not the amendment itself.
The Most Overlooked Risk in IATF 16949 Audits? Top Management Itself
Top management often escapes proper scrutiny during IATF 16949 audits, creating serious risk for automotive suppliers,
Hidden Truths About Quality: What Most Trainings Never Teach
Ekaterina Potemkina, a Quality Mindset Activator, reveals hidden truths about quality that rarely make it into formal training—some as surprising as its link to religion.
Quality Gone Wrong: 21 Real Stories You Wouldn’t Believe
Absurd things can happen in any job, but Quality Mindset Activator Ekaterina Potemkina of QUALITY ALL IN demonstrates that in quality management, these situations can be especially strange and hilarious.
Quality Managers of Tomorrow: Creating Value Across the Board
Season 3 of the podcast Future Quality Manager, produced by France Quality and Performance Association (AFQP), explores how quality managers will prove their value by 2030.
Total Quality Management Models Offer Broader Solution Than ISO Standards
Total Quality Management (TQM) models like EFQM and MBNQA are better equipped to handle today’s complex quality challenges than ISO standards, argues Jean-Marie Reilhac, a quality expert and founder of QleanRSE Consulting.
Diary of a Quality Manager: Building Culture One Small Win at a Time
A week of frustrating moments highlights how difficult it can be to build a real culture of quality, even in well-structured organizations.
Why Real Metrological Traceability Takes More Than a Statement
Real metrological traceability depends on more than just a written claim, writes Jeff Gust, a senior metrology and regulatory expert at Fluke Corporation, in part 121 of his 'Metrology Monday' blog series.
Strategies for Resolving Quality Conflicts and Turning Differences Into Strength
Conflicts over quality are unavoidable in product development—but managing them well can help companies improve both collaboration and outcomes, points out James Luellen, Division Process Manager at Schwarz Partners, in a recent opinion piece.
Things to Consider, Avoid and Do When Implementing Management Systems
When small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001,
Don’t Just Fix Mistakes—Design a System That Prevents Them
Many failures in organizations are visible and preventable—yet they happen because the culture allows them to.
What Really Happens During an Accreditation Audit
Accreditation audits are not about testing people—they are about verifying whether systems are working as they should.
A Quality System That Fails the Workforce Fails Everyone
A good quality management system is one that helps workers do their jobs better—not just one that passes audits, writes Sithembile Mdlalose, Founder and CEO of QUEMS Consulting, in a recent blog post.
Six Signs You’ve Found the Right Quality Manager
A good Quality Manager keeps the system running.
Applying Quality Principles in Everyday Life—What Could Go Wrong?
What would happen if you tried applying the quality principles used in organizations to everyday life?
Preventing the Rashomon Effect: Why Seeing the Whole Picture Improves Quality
Conflicting perspectives in quality management can lead to misdiagnosed problems, wasted resources, and lost customers.
ISO 9001 Climate Change Amendment Might Look Small but Carries Weight in Audits
The 2024 amendment to ISO 9001 might seem minor, but it introduces a clear requirement that carries real weight during audits.
Practical Tips on Making Quality Assurance Work
Quality assurance must go beyond inspections—successful companies treat it as a core part of their strategy and use it to drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation.
