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Ramesh Mahadevan, a software quality assurance manager at Intellect Design Arena

Quality re-imagined

Published: 14 Jan 2025

Software quality assurance manager Ramesh Mahadevan examines how the quality profession has gone on a cyclical journey from performance to compliance – and back again. 

IAF CertSearch, global transparency in suppliers

Enhancing global transparency

Published: 6 Jan 2025

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.

Damien Tiller, founder and compliance specialist, TQC

Challenges of ensuring quality in AI

Published: 19 Dec 2024

With artificial intelligence now an established part of our working lives, Damien Tiller explains how quality professionals can ensure quality is baked in when AI processes are implemented.

use of artificial intelligence in third-party certification audits

Use of AI in third-party certification processes

Published: 17 Dec 2024

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.

George Nyambuya

Upholding the ethics of auditing

Published: 13 Dec 2024

What ethical challenges could an auditor face when scrutinising an organisation’s quality management system? George Nyambuya PCQI takes a closer look.

Ryan Renard CQP FCQI

Bring the mountain to you

Published: 9 Dec 2024

Ryan Renard CQP FCQI examines the parallels between martial arts and the quality profession.

Process approach to audit

The process approach to audit – a unicorn?

Published: 6 Dec 2024

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.

Amarjit Kaur Gill CQP MCQI, Global Head of Quality Assurance at BVI Medical Ltd

When quality is crucial

Published: 22 Nov 2024

Amarjit Kaur Gill CQP MCQI outlines why it is vital that companies help every one of their employees to see quality as integral to their role.

Oluwafemi Adare CQP MCQI represented Wunderkind Consulting Nigeria Limited on the ISO/WS ESG/WG 1 committee that developed the IWA

IWA 48: A new benchmark in ESG implementation

Published: 20 Nov 2024

Management consultant Oluwafemi Adare CQP MCQI, a member of the Sustainability special interest group, explains the significance of the recently published IWA 48 for quality professionals.

Kristian Hill CQP FCQI

Give back, get back

Published: 18 Nov 2024

As part of our series of Q&As with CQI Fellows, Kristian Hill CQP FCQI tells how the process of regrading to Fellow led to professional and personal gains.