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The power of volunteering
As part of a series shining a spotlight on some of the many volunteer roles at the CQI, we speak to Dave Smith CQP FCQI about his role as Chair of the CQI Council.
Beyond checklists: embedding quality in the everyday
Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI, Principal Auditor and Group QHSE Manager, makes the case for why quality must shed its ‘checklist’ image to become an integral part of every organisation.
Evolving auditing competencies in a changing landscape
Reflecting on a report from the World Economic Forum on the changing nature of core skills, Ian Rosam CQP MCQI takes a closer look at how auditing competencies can evolve to face the future.
Realising the power of digital auditing to increase corporate value
As part of the work of the CQI’s Audit special interest group, Ian Rosam CQI MCQI of Deep Fathom has produced a guide for quality professionals on the power of digital auditing, with special reference to the future of auditing.
The power of benchmarking
Andrew Ward CQP MCQI outlines benchmarking as a business improvement tool, outlining the benefits and the potential pitfalls.
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.
The path of continual improvement
Rasoul Aivazi, a committee member of the CQI’s Audit, Deming, and Digital Transformation special interest groups (SIG) and Chair of the CQI’s Audit and Deming SIG subcommittees in Japan, looks at the convergence of Kaizen, Katana swordmaking and Deming’s quality teachings.
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.