Michael Mills, who writes for isoTracker QMS software, has been involved in quality systems in large and small companies for close to 30 years. He's a member of ASQ and ISO TC 76 and has audited to ISO 9001 since 1996. He's also written several articles for Quality. His latest is "The Seven Quality Management Principles."
Integrated solutions combining ERP, MES, and QMS functionalities are replacing standalone QMS software in quality assurance. This shift enables real-time data collection and improved quality control. Medical device contract manufacturers can use these systems to enhance their quality services and gain a competitive advantage beyond cost and scrap reduction.
We all talk about the invention of the airplane, the automobile, or other important products, but we rarely talk about the fascinating history of Quality.
Management at a company didn't allow blaming employees for incidents. For instance, an employee got injured while not following safety rules. The root cause was identified as the lack of motivation to follow procedures, leading to more effective corrective action.
Explore how AI can revolutionize country management models. Discover the results of our test on ChatGPT 3.5. Learn about the potential and limitations of AI for management and quality professionals.
A new method to manage quality must not only improve quality, it must also address areas of waste. If we could detect defects even earlier in the process and given that increasing the number of quality gates is untenable, what else can we do?
Manufacturers looking at replacing paper-based quality processes are being presented with a much broader and more effective set of technologies than ever before.
The hard card, or traveler or build book, has many names. And while computerizing quality management is no longer news, that stack of papers always seems to be hanging around.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals have become increasingly important for manufacturing organizations as they strive to align business practices with societal expectations.
Advancements in technology are making SPC software more user-friendly and accessible. New features such as machine learning and predictive analytics are being added to SPC software, making it even more indispensable to an organization.
There’s more to delivering parts on time than knowing how many you scrap and how much it costs. Having an ERP system that integrates various software modules with the quality module is essential for understanding, measuring and managing all the processes that contribute to superior quality and on-time delivery.
On Demand Many companies remain stuck in reactive quality management, exposing themselves to regulatory penalties, reputational damage and rising costs of poor quality costing billions in scrap and rework. But there’s a better way.
On Demand This webinar explores how industrial CT scanning transforms quality management by revealing internal flaws, reducing downtime, and eliminating costly scrap and rework.
On Demand While some perceive AI as complex or costly, recent advances, especially in cloud technologies, are making AI more affordable and more widely accessible, enabling organizations of all sizes to enhance quality management.
On Demand Attendees will gain a structured look at how a fully integrated CAQ environment supports consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement across the organization.