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Certificates vs. Certifications

We hear these words all the time, but what do they really mean?
November 1, 2016

Imagine this scenario for two potential hires. Looking to build his résumé and gain some credibility in the quality world, Candidate A takes a few courses on quality from an accredited university, and upon completion receives a certificate in quality systems.


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6 Rules for Improved Standards

Standards can be a part of continuous improvement efforts.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
November 1, 2016

The recent implementation of the new quality management system requirements has generated concerns about many issues including documents and standards. 


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next generation of quality engineers

How to Attract the Next Generation of Quality Engineers

The Be Pro Be Proud campaign in Arkansas and the Center for Manufacturing Innovation in South Carolina are two of the many initiatives across the U.S. aimed at replenishing the manufacturing workforce.
Leah Pickett
November 1, 2016

In June, three student teams from the Chicago Tech Academy (ChiTech) presented their innovations in front of an audience of manufacturing industry professionals at the 2016 SAP Manufacturing Industries Forum.


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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

BSI Bolsters U.S. East Coast EHS Consulting Presence, Acquires Creative Environment Solutions

October 6, 2016

BSI’s recent acquisition strategy signals its intent to continue diversifying its core businesses to meet the needs of its client base.


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Universality

Is the Lack of it Universally Disliked?
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Darryl Seland
October 1, 2016

Things not working together. We’ve most likely all experienced it or witnessed a friend, colleague or family member struggle with it. Recently, hearing a colleague’s frustration I approached his desk to see what was happening.


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Two Months of Celebration—For You and Your Organization

October is National Quality Month; November is World Quality Month.
October 1, 2016

With the signing of Proclamation 5249, President Ronald Reagan created National Quality Month. Since 1984, American companies have been observing National Quality Month as an opportunity to promote quality initiative awareness and celebrate the wins.


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Leadership’s Five Key Practices

All quality professionals must practice leadership skills to add value.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
October 1, 2016

Last month’s column focused on statisticians and their need to transition to leaders. In order to do so, one must understand the difference between managing work/projects and leading others.


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Medical Devices

Medical Devices

ISO 13485 places new emphasis on risk management.
Edward McMenamin
October 1, 2016

New changes to ISO 13485, published this spring as EN ISO 13485:2016, mean U.S. medical device companies that sell in Europe will need to integrate risk-based approaches throughout their quality management systems. The emphasis on risk management is the biggest of several changes in the third version  of ISO 13485.


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reshoring companies

Companies Reshore to Achieve Higher Quality

A dramatically increased rate of reshoring will require a much larger and better trained skilled workforce and more automation.
Harry Moser
Harry Moser
Millar Kelley
October 1, 2016

Quality is the most common offshore problem cited by companies who have reshored to the U.S. As reshoring in U.S. manufacturing continues to grow, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis remains a key, underutilized tool that companies can use to make the best sourcing decisions. 


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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

A2LA Appoints Lonnie Spires as CEO

September 16, 2016

Spires succeeds Peter Unger, who served as A2LA’s president and CEO for 20 years and continues to support the association in his position as president emeritus.


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