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3D metrology in moulded components
Moulded component manufacture presents several challenges for quality professionals because of component types, manufacturing techniques and base materials. Derek Scott CQP FCQI argues that contactless 3D measurement is a superior strategy for industrial engineers working in this field.
Bridging quality management and Lean construction principles
Lean construction specialist and civil engineer Reynald Miasis examines how quality management and Lean construction principles align to reduce waste and improve quality.
A sustainable and circular view of production
Christopher Chinapoo CQP FCQI, a committee member of the CQI’s Deming special interest group, examines how Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge provides a lens that is critical when designing for sustainable production.
Organisational factors reducing quality standards
Associate auditor S Sowrirajan, Accountable Manager at Lakshmi Machine Works in India, examines the factors that can have an impact on quality standards in an organisation.
Culture is reflected in the rules
Ryan Renard CQP FCQI considers the rules created by quality and how we perceive them.
Strengths and weaknesses of the checklist approach to auditing
Andrew Ward CQP MCQI examines the benefits and challenges of taking a checklist approach to audits.
Auditee management approaches and their impact on audit outcomes
How do different approaches to audit management impact on the outcome? Kamran Zulfugarov, an integrated management systems Lead Auditor in Azerbaijan, takes a closer look.
Importance of audit in aviation maintenance
Associate auditor S. Sowrirajan takes a closer look at the importance of regular audits in the highly regulated aviation maintenance sector.
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.
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.