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.
Use of AI in third-party certification processes
Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at how artificial intelligence has been integrated into UKAS-accredited certification processes.
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.
Corrective action responses following internal audits
Andy Nichols looks at whether the time frames for responding to an audit nonconformity with a corrective action plan are necessary – or correct.
Ensuring quality is baked right in
Manufacturer Dr Schär produces food for people with special nutritional needs, with quality at the heart of the production process from field to plate. Here, we take a closer look at a case study of an organisation that employs continuous improvement to meet stringent standards in food safety – and taste.
Updated ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 giving confidence in certification
BS EN ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, giving requirements for bodies that provide audit and certification of information security management systems, was published in March this year. Steve Watkins, Chair of the BSI technical committee IST/33 for information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection standards, and co-editor of the standard, talks through its key points.
Embracing the full picture
Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI outlines the critical role of a 360° business process map in an organisation.
Quality not compulsory? It's your funeral...
The UK’s funeral industry relies on its trade associations for quality assessment and codes of conduct, but change could be on the way.
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