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Darryl Seland

Darryl Seland

Darryl Seland is the editorial director of Quality magazine, where he aims to usher the quality community with vibrant discussions, thought-provoking columns on quality management, manufacturing, and industry trends, as well as leading the brand’s editorial strategy. With a background in journalism, an MBA in finance and management, and years of experience in the quality industry, Darryl blends technical insights with engaging narratives to help professionals navigate the evolving world of quality assurance and the manufacturing process.

Connect with Darryl on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected] for insights on quality management, leadership, and industry trends.

Articles

ARTICLES

From the Editor

Shutting Down the Shutdown

What our politicians could learn from the quality industry.
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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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Editorial: The Cyclical Quality Industry

Bringing things back around.
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Darryl Seland
October 4, 2013

This month’s Quality delves into the idea of things coming back around, but it is by no means innocuous. Reshoring, or insourcing, is a hot topic of conversation amongst companies that continue to strive to bring themselves closer to their customers.


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From the Editor: Connections

The go-between for people and machine.
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Darryl Seland
September 6, 2013

Connections. Making them is a part of our work and personal lives.


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From the Editor

Responsibility

Who is to blame?
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Darryl Seland
August 1, 2013

There is an interesting exercise you might come across if you ever happen to find yourself engaged in an ethical debate over responsibility or blame.


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From the Editor

Complement

Quality is the pure definition of the word.
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Darryl Seland
July 1, 2013

 To complement something is to make it complete; to make it perfect. 


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From the Editor

Someone Else’s Shoes

Put them on and run toward quality
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Darryl Seland
June 4, 2013

Put yourself in someone else’s shoes. It’s a great way to describe empathy, a subject I have talked about in other columns. But the phrase is also a great way to describe one important aspect of what designers and engineers do with every project, especially quality engineers—environment stress testing and screening.


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From the Editor

Control

The key to improving processes and getting certified.
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Darryl Seland
May 10, 2013

The official definition of the word “control” is: to exercise authoritative or dominating influence over; or to adjust to a requirement.


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Equipment Budgets

The Budget Process Revealed

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Darryl Seland
December 5, 2012

Quality sat down with industry professionals to unlock the keys to effective budgeting.


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From the Editor

Chaos Theory

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Darryl Seland
December 5, 2012

Keeping things under control.


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From the Editor

Balance...or Synergy

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Darryl Seland
November 2, 2012
Bringing it all together.
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