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Tariffs on steel and aluminum impact supply chains and increase costs for companies. Technology tools like EAM, ITAM, and CMMS are becoming essential in the construction industry, improving efficiency while managing quality and costs during economic uncertainty.

The life sciences sector is at a crossroads as the FDA updates quality management standards. AI is now expected, and the FDA's January 2025 draft guidance outlines its evaluation and implementation. Successful adoption depends on three key questions.

So, what should your internal auditors be aware of and watch out for? Find the most common issues noted during the years of IMS audits conducted at my clients. Each of these items can and will lead to ISO 45001 findings from your registrar as well.

The role of quality auditors has evolved into that of strategic leaders and data experts, driven by technology and industry demands. This article highlights the key traits and importance of modern quality professionals.

The job market is struggling with fake job postings that mislead American job seekers and distort employment data. These listings, created to collect résumés or inflate company statistics, erode trust in online job platforms and create inefficiencies in the hiring process, worsening challenges for job seekers and the unemployed.

Cardinal Manufacturing, at Eleva-Strum High School in Wisconsin, provides students with hands-on experience in machining and metalworking using industry-standard equipment like CNC machines and lathes. Students work on custom projects, employing CAD and CAM software, and develop skills in 3D printing and laser engraving to prepare for the manufacturing industry.

Quality interviewed the CEO of Spectrum Custom Packaging, our 2025 Plant of the Year, on how to train, maintain high quality, and find the right software.

Quality focuses on quality technology, including measurement and gaging equipment. This has been the historic focus of the quality profession, but it is essential to recognize that quality is merely the price of admission to the marketplace. Rapid and reliable delivery, and especially low prices, are what win market share.

Quality assurance in aerospace has shifted from hands-on inspections to digital checklists, creating potential lapses in verification, as demonstrated by incidents like the Alaska Airlines door blowout. Despite tracking compliance, digital records do not guarantee that physical checks were performed.

By 2025, automation technologies such as AI-driven inspection systems and autonomous robots are essential for manufacturers, enhancing productivity and quality assurance through precision and intelligent decision-making.