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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.
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.
Strengths and weaknesses of the checklist approach to auditing
Andrew Ward CQP MCQI examines the benefits and challenges of taking a checklist approach to audits.
Importance of audit in aviation maintenance
Associate auditor S. Sowrirajan takes a closer look at the importance of regular audits in the highly regulated aviation maintenance sector.
Enhancing global transparency
In late October, it became mandatory for all accreditation and certification bodies to upload information relating to management systems certifications to the IAF CertSearch database. We speak to Nigel Johnston, CEO of Quality Trade, which developed the database, about the value CertSearch offers to organisations.
Use of AI in third-party certification processes
Ian Rosam CQP MCQI, Chief Product Officer at DeepFathom and a member of the CQI's Audit special interest group, takes a closer look at how artificial intelligence has been integrated into UKAS-accredited certification processes.
Bring the mountain to you
Ryan Renard CQP FCQI examines the parallels between martial arts and the quality profession.
The process approach to audit – a unicorn?
A 'process approach' is mentioned in the guidance documents for several standards, but is not defined in terms of implementing an audit of a quality management system. Andy Nichols CQP FCQI takes a closer look at this apparent paradox.