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Role of observers and technical specialists in quality audits
Andrew Ward CQP MCQI outlines the roles of observers and technical specialists in audits – and the ground rules required to ensure a smooth audit process.
Better by design
Quality systems not only make good sense for a successful business, they are increasingly important in ensuring a fairer and cleaner world, says senior auditor Pedro Mejias.
Setting a precedent in Yemen
Nassar Almahfadi, QHSE Lead Auditor and Regional Manager of Quality Systems in HSA Group, recently broke new ground when becoming the first IRCA-certified auditor in Yemen. Learn more about his quality journey.
Calibration – that's what you need
Accurate measures and tests are vital when it comes to producing any goods or services – so doesn’t it make sense to ‘calibrate’ the people who are doing the measuring and testing, asks Andy Nichols CQP FCQI
A tactical manoeuvre
After 23 years in the services, transitioning away from a military career could have been a daunting prospect. Here, Lead Auditor Daniel Davidson explains how he went on to forge a career in quality and compliance.
Seeing the wider picture
As part of a series of articles on different quality qualifications, Weronika Stepien, a Business Development Executive at Haughton Design, outlines her experience of undertaking the Level 4 Quality Practitioner apprenticeship, studying with Six Pillars Consulting.
Leveraging GenAI for quality engineering
Dave Colwell, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Tricentis, explores how generative artificial intelligence can be used to support quality in software development.
Enhancing the role of auditing to boost organisational capability
How can enhancing the role of auditing boost an organisation’s capability, sustainability, compliance, resilience and performance? Ian Rosam CQP FCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at the benefits of moving away from the traditional audit role.
The sky is the limit
As part of a series of articles on different quality qualifications, Massimo Narna, who works in product assurance at the European Space Agency (ESA), describes his experience of achieving an MSc in Quality Management at the University of the West of Scotland.
Exploring hidden dimensions Part 5: cultural quality and the double-edged sword
IRCA-certified Associate Auditor and International Project Quality Lead Rasoul Aivazi, and retired auditor Richard Brett, explore how Japanese philosophies are intrinsic in quality.