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Lack Of Hands On Experience And Structural Concerns In ISO Standard Development
A recent reflection by healthcare quality expert Dr. Sambhu Chakraborty questions whether there is sufficient real world implementation experience among the people who write ISO standards.
Most Wasteful Standard Revision In History? ISO 9001 Update Under Fire
The ongoing revision of ISO 9001 could become the most wasteful standard revision in history, according to Mark Kaganov.
Constructive Or Inspection-Obsessed Auditors, Which One Builds Real Value?
ISO audits are shaped less by qualifications and more by the auditor’s mindset.
How To Get Regulatory Standards For Free
When a regulation requires compliance with a “voluntary” standard, companies may be able to access that standard for free through a special online platform, the ANSI IBR Portal managed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Lean Principles Show Why AI Still Needs People
Lean principles help organizations get more value from AI by strengthening continuous improvement and supporting human judgment rather than replacing it.
Five Major Auditor Challenges Accredited Certification Bodies Face
Accredited certification bodies are facing five recurring challenges that are increasing pressure on audit delivery as demand for accredited audits continues to grow.
Hype Vs Reality In The Requirement Changes Of The Revised ISO 9001
Claims that the revised ISO 9001 introduces major new requirements are overstated,
Zero Audit Findings May Seem Impressive but Say Little About Real Performance
Zero audit findings may seem like proof of strong control, but two aviation quality professionals argue that such results often lack substance and can hide real risks.
How EN 18286 Guides Quality Management Compliance Under EU AI Act
As the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) comes into effect this summer, providers of high-risk AI systems will be required to operate a documented quality management system (QMS) covering the full lifecycle of their systems.
When Balance Is Lost, Quality Becomes Inefficient
Quality efforts can become inefficient when they are over-applied or poorly managed, creating waste, delays, and friction instead of value.
Choosing Between Procedure, Work Instruction, Or Flowchart In Your QMS
Choosing between a procedure, a work instruction, or a flowchart is a practical decision that directly affects how clearly a quality management system (QMS) works in everyday use.
How the IATF FAQ Update Changes Certification Scope for Aftermarket Parts
Following the IATF updates published in November 2025, certification bodies have begun clarifying how those requirements will be applied in practice.
Behind Every ISO Standard Stand Dedicated Experts Who Rarely Get Credit
ISO standards rely on the work of dedicated experts whose contributions often go unnoticed, despite their global impact on trust, safety, and quality.
One-Person Labs Create Single-Point Failures in Quality Systems
Relying on a single individual to keep a laboratory running smoothly creates a serious quality risk and a clear single-point failure.
Seemingly Minor QMS Issues Can Reveal Bigger System Problems
Seemingly small and recurring issues in a quality management system (QMS) can point to deeper problems and open the door to meaningful improvement,
Why Quality Departments Often Fail to Improve Quality
Quality departments often fail to improve quality and instead slow businesses down,
More Than An Audit: Due Diligence Shows a Company’s Commitment to People
Due diligence is often treated as one step within a social responsibility audit, but it plays a much bigger role in showing whether a company truly protects its workers.
12 Things ISO Auditors Learned in 2025 From Field Audits
ISO audits in 2025 revealed clear patterns in how management systems work in practice, as Jackie Stapleton reflects on a year of audit experience in a recent blog post.
ISO 27002 Can Be Read As More Than 600 Practical Controls
In a blog post, Chris Hall argues that ISO/IEC 27002 can be interpreted as containing more than 600 practical controls, rather than just the 93 that are commonly cited.
Quality Professionals Face Uneven Pay Across States And Roles, New Report Finds
Data from The Quality Professionals Salary Report point to clear differences in how quality professionals are paid across career levels and U.S. states.
How Extended Producer Responsibility Is Spreading Across Global Markets
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules are spreading across countries and are reshaping how companies deal with products and packaging after use.
Santa’s ISO 9001 Audit: Are His Quality Practices Naughty or Nice?
After a recent blog post he wrote examining whether Santa Claus would comply with ISO 9001, quality management specialist Michael Mills returns to the topic to review the responses it sparked.
Quality Paradox: The Best Manager Is Almost Invisible
Strong quality systems work quietly in the background, argues Adrian Bazior, which can make the person responsible for quality seem invisible.
