Management

The Demand for Integrating Cybersecurity into Aerospace Quality

inquiry.msamericas@bsigroup.com (David Harvey) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Quality and cybersecurity departments have operated as largely independent disciplines. That separation is no longer sustainable.

Why Inspection Bodies Should Think Differently About Digital Evidence Under ISO/IEC 17020:2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 2012 edition acknowledged electronic records. The 2026 edition regulates them.

ISO14001: 2026 is Published

jvdbd@hotmail.com (John Vandenbemden) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ISO14001: 2026 doesn’t require more documented information, but instead expects organizations to better manage their EMS with proof of real performance and effective management.

ISO 9001: The Most Recognized Standard—and the Least Truly Used

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

One of the most common misunderstandings is the belief that quality is something checked at the end. But in real operations, quality starts much earlier.

Not Such a Cruel Summer: An Economic Outlook

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Christopher Chidzik is the principal economist at AMT, the Association for Manufacturing Technology.

What ISO 9001:2015 Really Means to an Organization

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The purpose of this system is simple: to ensure that processes are defined, measurable, and capable of being analyzed.

A First Look at the AIAGVDA SPC Manual

jvdbd@hotmail.com (John Vandenbemden) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

I did not know what to expect based on past experiences with the manual but this was surprisingly well developed.

Where Is ISO9001:2026 Taking Us?

jvdbd@hotmail.com (John Vandenbemden) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Although supply chain concerns are sometimes reviewed, their direct impacts on organizations are often overlooked.

ASQ Quality in Education Think Tank

dlbrecken@sbcglobal.net (Don Brecken) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

By emphasizing continuous improvement in education, ASQ prepares students for future career challenges and cultivates a culture of accountability and innovation within educational systems.

AI in the Quality Department: A Practical Path Forward for Small Manufacturers

jonreneberg@purdue.edu (Jon Reneberg) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Think of AI as the world’s most capable intern: fast, patient, and perfectly happy running the same analysis a hundred times without complaining. Your job is to direct it.

Why Your Escalation Queue Is Getting Longer and What It Actually Means

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Meeting Room Is a Quality System. Are You Managing It Like One?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most organizations treat meetings as calendar events. Looking at it that way would be a fatal system thinking error.

Why AI in Manufacturing Fails Without Quality Data

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In manufacturing, where data is fragmented across machines, operators, and disconnected legacy systems, the risk of poor data readiness is amplified.

Hey, How Would You Like to be a Quality Inspector?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Andrew Davison is an experienced quality executive with more than 20 years working in the medical device industry.

How Digital Twins Are Helping Manufacturers Double Down on Quality

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In the automotive industry, digital twin technologies are a core part of product development and quality management.

How Quality Leaders Can Adapt to Change and Drive Business Success

smith_jim_l@cat.com (Jimmy L. Smith) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Quality professionals should recognize the chaotic climate as an opportunity to demonstrate the impact quality can have.

Preparing for the Transition to ISO 14001:2026

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Organizations should begin discussions with their registrar now to better understand transition expectations, audit timing, and any additional documentation or review requirements that may be introduced during the transition process.

When Lean Becomes Fragile: Why Being “Too Lean” Is Quietly Killing Manufacturing Productivity

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When companies only focus on cutting costs instead of keeping processes stable, their systems become too rigid and can break down from even small problems.

Four Lean Metrics

TheBoss@ct-yankee.com (William A. Levinson) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Overproduction ties up materials, time, and energy in inventory for which there is no immediate use.

More on That One Thing Elon Gets Right

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Emily Elizabeth is managing director US at MTL Precision and she recently wrote an article for Quality.

The Rest Is History: Sainyam Arora’s Journey to 2026 Quality Rookie of the Year

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Michelle Bangert, managing editor of Quality, sat down with Sainyam Arora, our 2026 Quality Rookie of the Year, at the MAX event in Nashville.

What to Know About Tariffs

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Supreme Court ruled in February that the Federal Government had illegally collected tariffs from importers in the United States using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Principle of Two Weaknesses

selandd@bnpmedia.com (Darryl Seland) — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

It’s called the principle of two weaknesses. It is a strategy in chess. It was developed by Grandmaster Aron Nimzowitsch and detailed in the book, “My System,” back in 1925 and still considered a core strategy in chess to this day.

Still Seeking Better Quality

smith_jim_l@cat.com (Jimmy L. Smith) — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Quality giants like Joseph M. Juran, W. Edwards Deming and Armand V. Feigenbaum ushered in the era of total quality management (TQM) movement about seven decades ago.

The Root Cause of Defects We Rarely Name or Address

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

You’ve been here before. A defect surfaces and brings a critical project to a halt.

Building Excellence: The Global Surge of the ASQ Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM)

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:30:00 -0400

The American Society for Quality (ASQ) has witnessed a transformative year for the Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM) program.

AI as an Enabler of Continuous Improvement: Applying Quality Thinking to AI Prompt Engineering

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400

When artificial intelligence enters the conversation in quality and continuous improvement (CI) circles, reactions tend to fall at two extremes.

Don’t Let Others Manage Your Career

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:30:00 -0400

As quality professionals, we are sometimes undervalued by our organizations.

Supplier Quality Equals Device Quality: Eliminating Quality Failures at the Handoff

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Some of the most disruptive quality failures in medical manufacturing are not found on the production floor. They are built into the handoff between the supplier and manufacturer early in the process.

ASQ to Honor Quality Leader With 2026 Freund-Marquardt Medal at WCQI

jvdbd@hotmail.com (John Vandenbemden) — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Back in 2017 I was honored by receiving the Grant Medal at WCQI.