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Home » Topics » The Quality Industry Voices » Face of Quality

Face of Quality

The Face of Quality column, written by industry veteran Jim Smith, highlights the stories, challenges, and successes of quality professionals. With decades of experience in quality management, Jim shares insights on leadership, process improvement, and the critical role quality professionals play in today’s competitive manufacturing landscape. These columns offer real-world perspectives on the evolving demands of the quality profession.
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  • a senior technician inspecting large industrial metal coils

    Still Seeking Better Quality

    By: Jimmy L. Smith
  • This image shows a metal sheet being processed using CNC plasma cutting technology.

    Expanding Lean Waste: The Case for Material Underutilization

    By: Jim L. Smith
  • This image shows two industrial workers in a manufacturing facility reviewing information on a tablet computer.

    Sustaining a Quality Culture, Part 2

    By: Jimmy L. Smith
  • The image depicts a diverse business group standing in a heart formation, symbolizing unity, teamwork, and collaboration

    Sustaining a Quality Culture

    By: Jimmy L. Smith
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