The official definition of the word “control” is: to exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; or to adjust to a requirement.
Corporations are legal entities and one of several ways to structure a business. All corporate stakeholders should have a solid grasp of basic corporate governance. Owners, managers and shareholders should understand their rights and responsibilities.
In March 2013, Lululemon, a billion-dollar Canadian athletic apparel company, made headlines after the media got wind of an unusual story. The Vancouver-based company recalled its popular black yoga pants after customers complained that the active wear was too sheer.
Recently a discussion centered on organizational empowerment, its relationship to employee self-determination, and the impact on opportunity. The following is a summary of a recent conversation with one of our readers.
Charlie Clark was once auditing a company when a box of out-of-calibration gages fell from the ceiling.
The Harrington Institute Fellows are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, May 1.
ISO 9001, the international standard for quality management systems, has been growing in popularity since 2010.
The market for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) is mature and, as such, experiencing low revenue growth rates.
The 2014 MFG Meeting will be held at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, AZ, March 5-8.
Nearly 80 Percent of Manufacturing Executives Predict Revenue Growth in 2013, says PwC.
Bill Arbogast explains his perspective on quality, ISO 9001, and how to manage inevitable business changes.
Read: The 2013 Quality Professional of the Year
The purpose of this field guide is to assist organizations, step by step, in implementing a quality management system (QMS) in conformance with ISO 9001:2008, whether from scratch or by transitioning from ISO 9001:2000. It examines each sub-clause of Sections 4–8 of ISO 9001:2008, which contain the requirements, and gives a list of the documentation/documents required, internal audit questions, a summary of management’s responsibilities, and a flowchart of the steps that need to be undertaken to satisfy the requirements.
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