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Victor Taylor is the vice president of manufacturing at the award-winning Nissan Canton vehicle assembly plant with more than 20 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. 

Central to the system’s success was Theia’s ML610M 2/3″ format varifocal lens, designed for a 1.55 µm pixel size to resolve detail up to 300 line pairs per millimeter contrast.

QP is the forward-looking mechanism for building a solid foundation established at the outset of product or service development cycles. This stance is necessary because development projects, despite beginning with clear objectives, typically encounter recurring difficulties as they progress.

Managers in regulated industries often rely on control charts to confirm that processes are under control. That expectation is built into most quality systems, but when engineers use those charts only to document compliance, they lose a chance to study how the process behaves.

In an era where cybersecurity is often seen as just a budget checkbox, it's crucial to recognize its potential to drive growth and enhance trust. Explore how leveraging a combined approach of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints can transform cybersecurity from a mere shield against threats into a powerful catalyst for business success.

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.

Choosing the right tools and techniques is essential in manufacturing and quality control. This principle applies to language as well; our word choices influence responses. This was clear during a conversation at the ASQ Measurement Division event in Michigan this September.

Listen to the latest podcast with Sai Ranjith, a quality engineer with over eight years of experience in the medical device industry. He focuses on regulatory compliance and risk management. He has a Six Sigma green belt and is an ISO 13485:2016 Medical Device Auditor. He also serves as program chair for the Granite State Chapter of ASQ.

Congratulations to the winner of the Quality Caption Contest! See who won and what the winning caption is.

Why is external evidence provision so painful? And how can companies leverage AI to bridge the divide?