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The quality professional in the era of sustainability and Quality 4.0
Deming special interest group members Christopher Chinapoo CQP FCQI and Dr Kevan Leach examine the skills and roles the quality professional needs to operate collectively in the era of sustainability.

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.

Where should your AI efforts begin?
Technology consultant Dr Jeffrey Funk considers the rise of generative artificial intelligence and how it can benefit the quality profession.

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.

Metrics motivate performance and behaviours
How often do you think about the behaviours your metrics motivate? Are they the ‘right’ ones, and will they motivate ethical behaviours and approaches, asks Ryan Renard CQP FCQI

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

Elevating the customer experience
In a crowded market, how can quality professionals ensure their brand stands out? Susan Samaroo CQP MCQI explains the benefits of a ‘surprise and delight’ approach.

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.

Exploring hidden dimensions Part 6: another look at the double-edged sword
Continuing their series, IRCA-certified Associate Auditor and International Project Quality Lead Rasoul Aivazi and retired auditor Richard Brett explore how Japanese philosophies are intrinsic in quality.