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ASQ Recognizes Innovative Contributions and Achievements in Quality

February 7, 2014

ASQ will present its Honorary Member, Distinguished Service Medals and 12 other awards May 4 in Dallas, Texas, USA, prior to its annual World Conference on Quality and Improvement.

Face of Quality: Transforming the Quality Profession

Even without a crystal ball, one can see changes ahead

December 4, 2013

Recently I had a conversation with a senior quality engineer at a large manufacturing operation about the future of the quality profession. There is no definite answer because no one has a crystal ball but a transformation has been underway. There have been several studies published and many articles, including some by this author, written on this issue.

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Happy World Quality Month!

Celebrate the accomplishments of those in the quality field.

November 6, 2013

This article is about you. World Quality month is for you.

From the Editor

Shutting Down the Shutdown

What our politicians could learn from the quality industry.

Darryl Seland

November 6, 2013

As I write this, it is day 10—day 10 of a government shutdown in the United States.

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What Does (Cost of) Quality Mean?

Many of the terms used to define cost of quality are incorrect.

October 10, 2013

In 2011, Sipho Tjabadi, general manager, Eskom Quality Management, South Africa, spoke at the ASQ Audit Division Conference.

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The Argument for Training

People make the difference, but managers don’t act accordingly.

Jim L. Smith

October 7, 2013

Many of our greatest quality giants have discussed the value of education and training. For example, Dr. Deming dedicated two of his renowned 14 points of management to the subject.

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Recalls and Violations

There's more than one way to implement quality--correctly or not

September 12, 2013

Searching over headlines, it is difficult to believe there is quality in American products and services.

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The Value of a Certified Quality Professional

Certification benefits both you and your organization.

Jim L. Smith

September 9, 2013

In my April 2013 column, I explained Ten Reasons to Invest in Yourself. Due to the number of comments and follow up questions, I thought it worthwhile to do a sequel.

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