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Stephanie Ojeda
There’s no question about it: Should an auditor or inspector visit your facility, one thing that will certainly be under the microscope is your corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system.
CAPA management is a recurring theme in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letters, a fact…
Chip Bell
‘T ake out the papers and the trash.” That was the opening line of the song “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters. It spent weeks as the No. 1 hit in 1958. Teenagers everywhere wore out their shoes dancing to the hot song. The lyrics hold a strong message about delivering a superior customer experience.…
John Tschohl
Everyone makes mistakes. When you screw up and say, “I’m sorry. That’s our mistake,” it’s good customer service, but not service recovery. Most organizations never admit mistakes, and fewer than 1% practice service recovery.
Keeping customers is critical to your growth. Gaining a new customer is…
Henrik Bresman
Traditional productivity metrics are used by many companies to assess the value that employees bring to the organization. These tangible, quantifiable, results-based measurements include work quality and output, efficiency, and the number of projects completed on time and on budget. Some managers…
George Schuetz
In this job, I get a lot of questions. In fact, I did some figuring the other day and estimated, conservatively, that we have probably answered at least 50,000 gauging questions over the past 35 years or so.
Some of these questions have been challenging. They’ve pushed me to learn more about my…
Chris Rush
Ensuring the accuracy and security of clinical data, as well as compliance with good clinical practice (GCP), will in large part determine the success of your study and regulatory submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Data management and reporting are essential practices when…
Mike Figliuolo
We take ourselves too seriously, and in doing so we become boring and no fun. Sometimes it’s OK to let loose, act silly, and have a good time. It’s energizing.
So often we while away the days being the consummate professional. We read professional journals. We write professional messages. We hold…
Jennifer King
At a time when virtual meetings, video conferences, and online work calls are the norm, there’s good news for those who see a unique value in in-person networking. A survey conducted by Harvard Business Review has found that 95% of professionals believe face-to-face meetings are crucial to…
Mike King
Historically, the sensitive nature of personal and company proprietary information held in life sciences quality management systems (QMS) has been a factor for quality management teams’ reluctance to adopt AI. Add to that the complex global regulatory environment and the penalties of noncompliance…
Josh Leath
As the transition to a more sustainable future continues, more Americans are discovering the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs). From limited maintenance to incredible torque, acceleration, the ability to fuel from home, and attractive rebates, EVs are no longer just a “green” vehicle option but…
Yushiro Kato
These days, incessant pings and buzzes from your workspace’s preferred team management software may seem like a fact of life. But not too long ago, the idea of having software beyond emailing to manage teams was beyond imagination. Then one of the market’s leaders stumbled into creating the perfect…
Jones Loflin
In a previous article, I discussed the concept of “stress bragging”—that tendency to boast about our stress levels as a way to highlight our productivity and importance. I touched on ways to curb this habit in ourselves. But what about when others do it? Here are some effective strategies for…
ISO
Global awareness of climate change and sustainability has grown exponentially during the past decade, making terms like corporate responsibility, carbon footprint, and transparency the new buzzwords of our time.
The drive toward a more sustainable future has propelled environmental, social, and…
Alexander Gelfand
All publicly traded companies in the United States are legally required to have their financial statements vetted by independent auditors. And plenty of other firms hire external auditors to enhance their credibility in the eyes of investors and other stakeholders. But what about the ESG reports…
ISO
When a patient comes into a clinic or hospital, healthcare practitioners have all the tools at their disposal to conduct thorough examinations. However, when they see a patient online, they may lack the necessary equipment to conduct the visit properly. One reason for this is that virtual care…
Chip Bell
The cost of acquiring a new customer can be five to 10 times the cost of keeping an existing customer, depending on the industry. You already knew that. But while most organizations know why their customers opened the exit door, they devote little effort to understanding what prompted customers to…
Patty Davidson
For the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, protecting children in the workplace is the top priority. The division is responsible for enforcing foundational labor standards, including the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA establishes minimum wage…
James Chan
Maintenance teams operate in challenging environments that can often produce workplace mishaps, near misses, and other potential hazards. That’s where maintenance incident reports come in. Not only do these reports help team members isolate and problem-solve safety concerns, leading to a safer…
John Tschohl
Why do people leave their jobs? Even if they’re well paid and have good benefits, many will wave goodbye as they walk out the door, never to return.
They don’t leave because they want more money or better benefits. They don’t leave because they don’t like their jobs or their co-workers. They leave…
Natalie King
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is now so widespread that it’s rare to come across a company that isn’t using it in some capacity. While many clients look on the technology favorably, in a recent survey 14% of people still reported that they were unlikely to trust a company that uses AI.…
Megan Wallin-Kerth
As the July 22–25, 2024, Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC) rapidly approaches, quality professionals anticipate opportunities to explore and showcase various products and ideas from some of the biggest names and organizations. InnovMetric, Hexagon, Renishaw, Nikon, and many others will…
Andrey Solin
Disclaimer: This isn’t meant to be a car review. This is an article on brand authenticity.
Back in 2021, when Ford was promoting the Mustang Mach-E GT, its high-performance electric vehicle, the company found a way to appeal to potential buyers who somehow missed the sensory appeal of gasoline-…
Annette Franz
Years ago—actually nine years ago, in February 2015—I wrote about “The 7 Deadly Sins of Customer Experience.”
I shared that article on LinkedIn recently and recognized that the sins may need some updating. I don’t disagree with the sins I originally wrote about, but I’m OK with consolidating,…
Artyom Yukhin
Artec 3D has begun working with Handicap International to manufacture custom prosthetic devices for beneficiaries in refugee camps and their host communities in Rwanda.
According to the United Nations, in Rwanda more than 51,000 people need prostheses. Many suffered loss of limbs during the 1994…
Lindsey Walker
Powered through artificial intelligence (AI), the use of AI algorithms for manufacturing has transformed company operations and led to vast improvements in productivity, higher quality, and lower costs. The piecemeal deployments we still see today will eventually give way to the agility and…