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.
The recalibration of globalisation
Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI’s Audit special interest group, examines the role of auditing risk in the era of recalibrating globalisation.
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.
Embracing the full picture
Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI outlines the critical role of a 360° business process map in an organisation.
Achieving accreditation as a small company
Su Chantry, Clinical Director at SKC Occupational Health, outlines her journey to ISO 15189 accreditation.
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.
The future value of auditing from an industry perspective
Cheekeong Loh, CQP MCQI, MIEAust CPEng, outlines how auditing can develop in the future.
Setting and applying SMART objectives
Sam Kinch, Quality Management Consultant at qualityinspired.co.uk, highlights the importance of SMART objectives and how businesses should apply them.
Keeping up with supplier demand
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Jennifer Feasby, Quality Manager at Hart Biologicals, UK, speaks to Daniel Moore about how the company has continued to supply In Vitro Devices to customers, while tackling the challenges and threats posed by Covid-19.
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