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The importance of gap assessments in auditing
Conducting a gap assessment is a vital first step when implementing a new management system or integrating one with an existing system. IRCA Lead Auditor Andy Lau explains the steps that must be taken to ensure conformance with certification body standards.

Building a quality culture
A quality culture is at the heart of any successful organisation. Consultant and communication coach Lesley Worthington outlines the key building blocks to achieve it.

Selecting the right problem-solving strategy
Derek Scott, CQP FCQI, Quality Manager at Rubberatkins, Scotland, takes a look at models and strategies for problem-solving.

Defining Quality 4.0: a new CQI research project
The CQI is pleased to announce that we have commissioned a consortium comprising Leeds University Business School and The Oakland Institute for Business Research and Education to carry out some research into the concepts and principles that underpin the evolution of ‘Quality Management 4.0’ or ‘Quality 4.0’ as it is more widely known.

Driving quality excellence in 2021
Eric Stoop, CEO at EASE Inc – a developer of plant floor audits and insights software in the US – provides his top five tips to help manufacturing businesses overcome the obstacles posed by Covid-19.

Managing quality and risk in projects
Abdullah Shaiban, Project Inspection Supervisor at Saudi Aramco – a multinational petroleum and natural gas company – highlights the importance of integrating risk into a quality management system.

Process automation and the quality professional
Richard Seddon, Managing Partner at Process Management International (PMI), UK, explains why quality professionals need to embrace process automation tools in this digitally advanced era.

Creating a path to success
Hadi El Cheikh, Quality Health and Safety Executive Manager at Veolia Water Technologies, Middle East, shares some tips that will help businesses and organisations achieve their ultimate vision.

Eliminating the costs of poor quality
Vimala Balusamy, CQP MCQI, Quality and Project Management Consultant, India, shares her five steps to help prevent poor quality costs in businesses.

Strengthening customer relationships through quality assurance
Ben Dewison, Specialist Member of The Institute of Customer Service, UK, explains the importance of quality assurance and how it can be used to improve customer relationships.