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.
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.
Influencing standards for the benefit of quality
As part of a series shining a spotlight on some of the many volunteer roles at the CQI, Kate Armitage CQP MCQI discusses her role as a member of the CQI Standards Coordination Committee.
IWA 48: A new benchmark in ESG implementation
Management consultant Oluwafemi Adare CQP MCQI, a member of the Sustainability special interest group, explains the significance of the recently published IWA 48 for quality professionals.
Give back, get back
As part of our series of Q&As with CQI Fellows, Kristian Hill CQP FCQI tells how the process of regrading to Fellow led to professional and personal gains.
The rewards of being a Trustee
As part of a series shining a spotlight on some of the many volunteer roles at the CQI, Rachelle Beasley CQP MCQI, Quality and Health and Safety Manager at WEPA, discusses her role as a member of the CQI’s Board of Trustees.
Embracing the full picture
Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI outlines the critical role of a 360° business process map in an organisation.
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.
The future value of auditing from an industry perspective
Cheekeong Loh, CQP MCQI, MIEAust CPEng, outlines how auditing can develop in the future.
The cost of rework: Finding the key to improving productivity in construction
Seán Connolly, the quality leader at Expanded, a Laing O'Rourke company, asks whether reducing rework is the key to improving productivity in construction.
Getting value from your supply chain
Bob Hughes, CQP FCQI, explains why an organisation’s products and services are only as good as its supply chain.
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