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From the Editor

Understanding Cognitive Bias in Quality Measurement and Data Analysis

Cognitive and more.
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Darryl Seland
September 2, 2024

I kept waking up at 7:47 and also noticed the same time on the clock in the evenings. When I mentioned it to my niece, she said it happens to her too, at a different time of the day.


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From the Editor

How Quality 4.0 and the Technological Singularity Are Reshaping Manufacturing

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Darryl Seland
August 14, 2024

The singularity—or more accurately, the technological singularity—“is a hypothetical future point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable consequences for human civilization.” 


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Metrology Corner

Metrology and Quality through Education

The history of metrology goes hand in hand with development of humankind.
Emil Hazarian
Emil Hazarian CCPE, MSQA – MSME Dipl. Ing.
August 5, 2024

We're introducing a new column to share important metrology and quality news, interesting dates, and unique facts in a brief format. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.


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The Quality Edge

The AIAG Control Plan Manual

If you are not familiar with control plans there are three types of quality plans referred to as control plans as outputs of APQP.
QM 0322 Professional of the Year John Vandenbemden
John Vandenbemden
August 2, 2024

Starting March 1, 2024, a standalone Control Plan Reference Manual will maintain linkages between core tools under APQP, providing more guidance for creating and using control plans.


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From the Editor

With Great Risk... Comes Great Reward

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Darryl Seland
July 26, 2024

Thomas Jefferson and MMA Fighter Jon Jones both emphasized the link between risk and reward, but it's debatable whether Jefferson meant to imply a direct correlation.


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The Quality Edge

Brief History of ANSI/ASQ Z1.4

Military standards came from a need for a sampling system that did not require 100% inspection for use in testing munitions and other destructive tests.
QM 0322 Professional of the Year John Vandenbemden
John Vandenbemden
July 3, 2024

The ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard is similar in format to MIL-STD-105E and ASTM E2234-09 but differs in its definition of a rejectable item. It uses definitions and terminology in line with ANSI/ISO/ASQ 3534-2:2006. Two definitions are particularly important in applying the standard.


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The Quality Edge

Organizational Knowledge: So, where do we begin?

There is so much information and knowledge within an organization.
QM 0322 Professional of the Year John Vandenbemden
John Vandenbemden
June 27, 2024

What is the purpose of the requirement in ISO9001: 2015 for organizational knowledge? This particular requirement is part of a set of six requirements categorized under resources. Allow me to outline the specific details of this requirement.


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Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger

Businesses Have Endless Supply of Maladies that Need to be Addressed

Eliminate the pain.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
June 26, 2024

Problem solving should always begin with listening. Where does it hurt? What are your symptoms? What have you tried already?


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Face of Quality

Organizations Need to Assess Risk Level and Take Appropriate Actions

Managing risk.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 11, 2024

Today, organizations face various risks like cyber-attacks, data breaches, system failures, service disruptions, and natural disasters. Identifying and managing these risks at acceptable levels is crucial. Failing to acknowledge these risks can leave organizations unprepared to handle their potential impact.


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Manufacturing Excellence

Making Made in USA Great Again!

In order to make Made in USA the best in the world again, we need to do something beyond Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA).
Praveen Gupta
Praveen Gupta
June 10, 2024

Outsourcing began due to a lack of skills and the desire to handle tasks internally. To bring manufacturing back, we need to ensure top quality and manufacturing in America. Find out what we need to focus on.



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