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Remote auditing: a 360-degree perspective
Dean Blevins, CQP MCQI, Product Quality Specialist at Almac Group reveals what was discussed at the latest CQI Northern Ireland branch event on remote auditing.
Guidance published to maintain confidence in food safety during Covid-19
BRCGS, the organisation behind the Global Standard for Food Safety, has issued new guidance to food manufacturers amid concerns about the impact of Covid-19 on food production. Jon Murthy, Head of Global Marketing at BRCGS, reveals more.
Maintaining accreditation through remote assessments
The Covid-19 pandemic and government restrictions has seen remote working and the curtailing of services become the new norm for many organisations. Jeff Ruddle, Strategic Development Director at UKAS explains how UKAS is helping conformity assessment bodies during this time.
The benefits of ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
Roy Rogers, CQP MCQI, QSHE and Energy Director at Enigma Industrial Services, explains how his organisation added value by implementing ISO 50001:2018 – Energy Management Systems.
Delivering training in the midst of Covid-19
Nina Abbassi, CQP FCQI, Owner and Director of Abbassi Ltd, speaks to Daniel Moore about how she is continuing to deliver training to the quality profession and the lessons to be learnt so far from the coronavirus pandemic.
Being a leader in health and safety
Mohamed Attia, Trainer and Auditor at testing and certification centre TÜV Nord Middle East, explains how a strong occupational health and safety (OH&S) culture is critical to business success.
How robots are changing quality assurance in manufacturing
Gaurav Bijlani, PCQI, Senior Production Test Engineer at Hanover Displays, explains how the use of a collaborative robot has helped to increase and improve output at his organisation.
Life in Hong Kong during Covid-19
Carmen Chin, PCQI, Quality Assurance, and Ian Streeter, MCQI, Quality and Safety Manager at a global transportation company, share their experience of life in Hong Kong during the pandemic.
Commandeering the certification industry into the 21st century
Over the past two decades, as technology has evolved, so too has the certification industry. Laura Fletcher, Commercial and Customer Experience Director at NQA, explores the recent changes to auditing following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The evolution of remote audits
Gary Jarvis, CQP MCQI, Group Quality and Information Security Manager at The Growth Company, shares his experience of conducting a remote audit, and an overview on the specific and unique challenges and the viability of auditing remotely.
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