When risk management principles are integrated with Six Sigma improvements, those improvements will provide greater assurance of suitability and resilience for the expected use conditions.
This article discusses how ASQ’s Body of Knowledge for Six Sigma Certifications has added new expectations for implementing improvements, including Proof of Concepts, Try-Storming, Simulations (e.g. Monte Carlo, Dynamic Process Simulation, Queuing Theory), and Pilot Tests.
One of the most practical ways to achieve collaboration is to get all stakeholders to agree to the same definition of quality, and work together to deliver the project on time and within budget.
The most significant challenge for a complex construction project is the need for collaboration and the creation of a unified team from the multiple performing organizations involved in the project, despite being traditional adversaries with conflicting objectives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quality is present in all sorts of industries, which makes it a vibrant and
interesting field, but also presents a challenge when looking to find new
professionals to bring into the community.
I often ask quality professionals about their career paths. While I started in natural history collections, I now work in document control in the life sciences industry. Recruitment in the quality industry is challenging due to its presence in various fields, but supporting and engaging young professionals is crucial for the community's future.
ASQ has been crucial to my professional growth as a quality professional. I hope my story inspires you to get involved for maximum membership benefits.
Looking for career inspiration or a fun nickname like Mr. or Ms. Metrology? Check out these trailblazers from California State University Dominguez Hills who have made a significant impact on quality!
In 1982, Dr. W. Edwards Deming spoke about leading a transformation that would take a generation, but was crucial for our organizations and society. This seminar sparked my quality journey, and his words still resonate over 40 years later.
The ASQ Inspection Division has selected Larsen Manufacturing PPAP Lead Inspector, Jair Velazquez Abundez, as the 2024 Chuck Carter International Inspector of the Year.
We're excited to announce our upcoming conference on September 17–20, 2024 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Join us for two days of pre-conference tutorials and networking with peers and experts to learn about improving measurement quality.