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How to address the green skills gap in your organisation?
Gary Ruffhead CQP MCQI examines the role of quality infrastructure in addressing the green skills gap.
Improving competitiveness with nine quality management tools
Quality management tools are essential for organisations to maintain a competitive edge in the market. These tools aid in identifying areas for improvement, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity, leading to cost savings, improved quality, increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. Quality professionals can improve their individual and team performance by utilising these tools, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
Preparing for unannounced audits of medical devices
ISO 13485 internal auditor Karandeep Singh Badwal, explains what to expect and how to prepare for unannounced audits of companies with a UKCA or CE-marked medical device.
Perceptions contributing to a quality culture
Ryan Renard CQP MCQI examines how the way in which we perceive our environment contributes to a quality culture.
Using ISO 10010 to build an effective quality culture
Mark Eydman CQP MCQI, outlines how ISO 10010:2022 can assist organisations in developing a quality culture.
Artificial intelligence: A new revolution in quality manufacturing?
Artificial intelligence is an integral part of everyday life, and it can revolutionise manufacturing processes, says CQI member Robert Kurek.
Welding: it’s time to clear the air
Welding is key in many industries, but can endanger the workforce. George Assimacopoulos explains how quality professionals can help mitigate the risks.
Breaking down language barriers
Quality Engineer Benjamin Clifford, who works for DISCO Corporation in Japan, was a finalist in the Emerging Talent category at this year’s CQI International Quality Awards. Here, he explains his journey into auditing, and how a multi-lingual auditing programme is improving standards in his organisation.
Cognitive bias and its impact on outsourcing
Cognitive biases can have a serious impact on supply chain management when it comes to outsourcing vendors. Krishnan Lakshminarayanan CQP MCQI, a Lead Auditor and Senior Manager at William Hare in India, examines some common examples and looks at how they can be avoided.
Understanding design and development of products and services
Ravindiran Gurusamy, IRCA Certificated Associate Auditor, offers an overview of ISO9001:2015; Clause 8.3.