Articles Tagged with ''ISO 9001''

Global supply chains are being tested like never before. Shifting trade rules, cost pressures, and regulatory changes now converge with shipping bottlenecks, supply imbalances, and unexpected regional disruptions. 

The relentless pursuit of quality and reliability is at the core of all manufacturing operations. As control systems become more complex and interconnected, new challenges and opportunities emerge for quality professionals.

The purpose of this article is to show how a Quality practitioner can effectively enhance their Lean Six Sigma improvement efforts using available technology. Following the established framework of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control, technology can enhance the coverage, predictability, and effectiveness of these in ways that exceed the limitations of manual work.

Risk management has taken center stage in quality management, particularly with recent ISO updates. Organizations must recognize that risk encompasses both negative impacts and potential opportunities. By utilizing diverse analytical tools and effective brainstorming, businesses can navigate risks, minimizing downsides while capitalizing on growth opportunities.

This article discusses the relationship between manufacturing, quality, and metrology in modern industry. Manufacturing creates value, quality ensures it meets requirements, and metrology provides evidence of compliance. It highlights the challenges organizations face in the 21st century.

Michael Mills, who writes for isoTracker QMS software, has been involved in quality systems in large and small companies for close to 30 years. He's a member of ASQ and ISO TC 76 and has audited to ISO 9001 since 1996. He's also written several articles for Quality. His latest is "The Seven Quality Management Principles."

Q-Mark Manufacturing Inc. offers over 5,000 stylus designs for CMMs and machine tools, including custom options. All products are made in our ISO 9001:2015 certified Southern California facility.

Legacy systems in manufacturing lead to inefficiencies and quality risks, prompting companies to upgrade technology for tax savings. Evaluate your limitations, required infrastructure, necessary investments, manageable risks, and strategies for growth.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) - a joint initiative of World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) - have announced a landmark partnership to harmonize their existing portfolios of greenhouse gas (GHG) standards and to co-develop new standards for GHG emissions accounting and reporting.

Andy Nichols is a managing partner of Quality Nation Incorporated with more than 40 years of experience in quality. He's been involved in implementing quality management systems since 1985 and has experience with many quality standards, including ISO 9001.