Articles by Elizabeth Cudney

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Speaking of Quality

Seeing the Bigger Picture: How ASQ Expanded My View of Quality

A single decision to pursue certification led to a much broader professional journey.

May 9, 2026

Like many professionals, my introduction to ASQ began with a very practical goal: certification. At the time, I was focused on strengthening my technical foundation and building credibility in the field of quality.

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Management

Supplier Management through Quality 4.0: Building Geopolitically Resilient Supply Chains

Instead of being caught off guard by quality issues arising from sudden supply chain changes, firms can build control and visibility into their supplier ecosystems.

Senthilkumar Thiyagarajan PhD.

Elizabeth Cudney

February 28, 2026

Global supply chains are operating in one of the most turbulent environments in decades.

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Management

Financial Performance Metrics in Continuous Improvement

In many organizations, improvement teams celebrate faster lead times or lower defect rates but struggle to translate these outcomes into financial terms that resonate with executives.

Elizabeth Cudney Seyi A. Ogunmodede and Chad Laux Tran Sang Sandra Furterer Somer Anderson

August 21, 2025

Organizations often celebrate faster lead times and lower defect rates but struggle to express these benefits in financial terms, leading to the undervaluation of continuous improvement efforts.

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Management

Integrating Quality 4.0 Techniques into the Lean Six Sigma Framework

To successfully integrate Quality 4.0 with LSS, organizations must adopt a phased approach, beginning with pilot projects.

Elizabeth Cudney

January 12, 2025

Quality 4.0 combines technologies like AI and IoT with quality management, enhancing real-time monitoring and decision-making. It supports continuous improvement in Lean Six Sigma, helping organizations achieve operational excellence and stay competitive.

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Management

The Evolving Role of Quality Professionals in the Quality 4.0 Era: Merging Human Expertise with Technological Advancements

Machines can accomplish so much of what humans used to do. Now is the time to leverage technology while capitalizing on the unique qualities humans bring.

Elizabeth Cudney Rebecca Ranzenbach

July 5, 2024

Quality 4.0 aligns quality management with Industry 4.0 to drive efficiencies, performance, and innovation. It's critical now more than ever to merge human skills with technology.

If you need to do more with the same resources or build a new tech foundation, this session shows where to start and how to create a more efficient, scalable, cost-conscious quality process.

Discover how to effortlessly capture complex data, leverage true multi-sensor automation, and ensure continuous operation without creating inspection delays.

Articles by Elizabeth Cudney

Seeing the Bigger Picture: How ASQ Expanded My View of Quality

Supplier Management through Quality 4.0: Building Geopolitically Resilient Supply Chains

Financial Performance Metrics in Continuous Improvement

Integrating Quality 4.0 Techniques into the Lean Six Sigma Framework

The Evolving Role of Quality Professionals in the Quality 4.0 Era: Merging Human Expertise with Technological Advancements

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Stay in the know with Quality’s comprehensive coverage ofthe manufacturing and metrology industries.

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Stay in the know with Quality’s comprehensive coverage of
the manufacturing and metrology industries.