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 importance of good governance
Phil Parker, CQP FCQI, explains the advantages of adopting a good governance strategy in your organisation.
Ensuring quality for the Thames Tideway Tunnel
In this sponsored feature, Karen Young, head of quality at Tideway, explains how the whole organisation, from managers to clients, is committed to quality and how this affects their most recent project.
The power read: 5 minutes that could boost your career in quality management
John Fenner, CQP FCQI, group compliance director at John F Hunt, gives his advice on what it takes for quality professionals to rise to the top.
The dangers of cowboy certification
In an extract from Quality World magazine (June 2017), Rob Fenn, CQP FCQI, chief executive of the British Assessment Bureau, reveals how cowboy certification is threatening the reputation of ISO 9001:2015 and the industry. He speaks to UKAS about the value of accreditation and the pitfalls for organisations tempted to cut corners.
Fish Fraud: How the Marine Stewardship Council tackles unregulated fishing
In the early 1990s the impact of overfishing on the marine environment and on seafood supplies was reaching a critical point. This year the Marine Stewardship Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the picture is looking far healthier. In an extract from June's Quality World magazine, Dina Patel speaks to supply chain standards director Michael Platt and manager Jaco Barendse to discover how they are leading the sustainable seafood movement.
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.
A new model for apprenticeships in quality
Nuvia has pioneered a groundbreaking apprenticeship scheme to mould the quality professionals of the future. Quality World magazine speaks to quality manager Ian McCabe, CQP MCQI, about the changing requirements for apprentices and their importance for the future of quality.
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.
Best of the CQI eLibrary: root cause analysis
Organisations are encouraged to use root cause analysis to identify errors and implement preventative action. We highlight five top articles to help you better understand root cause analysis.
What to watch this month
This month we bring you the best videos on governance, assurance and improvement from around the internet. From case studies on product testing and 3D printing to leadership lessons and a cautionary tale, find the inspiration you need to promote excellence in your organisation.
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