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Uncovering a case of bid rigging

Published: 7 May 2021

In our latest dilemma, find out what to do when an auditor observes possible fraudulent behaviour unrelated to the audit.

From Affiliate to Practitioner

Published: 7 Apr 2021

Raymond Kiernan, PCQI, MCIOB, Regional Quality Manager for Berkeley Homes Capital, describes his journey to achieving the CQI Practitioner grade.

Dealing with time pressures

Published: 9 Feb 2021

In our latest dilemma, find out how to avoid delays with audits and ensure they’re delivered within the audit plan’s designated timeframe.

Lack of engagement from top management

Published: 18 Jan 2021

In our latest dilemma, Chris Achillea, UK Head of Compliance at Integral, UK, explains how quality managers can encourage senior teams to take ownership and more responsibility for their management system(s). 

Developing a strategic approach for audits

Published: 18 Jan 2021

Hadi El Cheikh, Quality Health and Safety Executive at Veolia Water Technologies, Middle East, explains how a strategic approach can lead to a more successful audit on the assessment day.

Process automation and the quality professional

Published: 23 Nov 2020

Richard Seddon, Managing Partner at Process Management International (PMI), UK, explains why quality professionals need to embrace process automation tools in this digitally advanced era.

Maintaining independence for internal audits

Published: 10 Nov 2020

Andy Nichols, CQP MCQI, Program Manager at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, US, explains how internal auditors can achieve the independence requirements of ISO 9001.