Features
From exclusive tours inside top organisations, to interviews with industry experts and opinion pieces written by quality innovators, read the latest features to improve your knowledge and understanding.
Choosing the right quality framework
Choosing the correct quality framework for your organisation is a key part of business strategy. Anar Malikov CQP FCQI takes a look at some of the main considerations.
Bridging the gap
Anar Malikov CQP FCQI outlines how quality frameworks can be adapted to make them fit for every business.
Enhancing global transparency
In late October, it became mandatory for all accreditation and certification bodies to upload information relating to management systems certifications to the IAF CertSearch database. We speak to Nigel Johnston, CEO of Quality Trade, which developed the database, about the value CertSearch offers to organisations.
What are we going to do with artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence is integral in many sectors, and quality management systems are no exception, says senior auditor Pedro Mejias.
Quality management systems offering sustainable solutions to reduce waste
Murugesh Siva examines how quality management systems can assist in the key areas of managing both industrial and metal waste.
Adding value to audits of management systems
Senior auditor Pedro Mejias outlines five ways in which the audit process can create value to the auditee.
Workplace best practice at South American IT consultancy, Hexacta
Hexacta, finalists for Quality Organisation of the Year at the CQI’s 2022 International Quality Awards, uses best practices in the workplace, alongside state-of-the-art technologies, to ensure the highest standards of quality across more than 130 live projects.
Avoiding auditing pitfalls
Stanley O'Donnell IRCA Principal Auditor, has conducted audits globally in a variety of industries including aerospace, medical, oil and gas, to name a few. He has experienced many pitfalls when auditing and shares some of the obstacle’s auditors should avoid.
Essentials for a safe on-site audit
Sharjeel Farooq, IRCA Principal Auditor, and Director of Advanced Certifications Pvt Limited in Pakistan, shares his experience and advice on how to hold a safe on-site audit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Engagement of people
Raffat Khatoon Mohammed, CQP MCQI, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Lead Auditor at Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC), explains how ‘engagement of people’ helped QPMC to overcome staff and skill shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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