‘Lean Six Sigma Doesn’t Work Here’
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When educational and public sectors consider applying a proven method like lean Six Sigma, the perception persists that this “manufacturing program” will not work in a nonmanufacturing e
A look at the new global QMS database
IAF CertSearch
Over the years there have been many attempts to create a database of companies registered to ISO management systems. All of them eventually gave up on the effort.
Well, the database is back and is now spearheaded by the International Accreditation Forum. We talk to Grant Ramaley, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Aseptico Inc., and Nigel Johnston, Founder & CEO of QualityTrade.com, Developer for IAF CertSearch.
Cleaning Up Clutter for Quality
Imagine a manufacturing facility prioritizing cleanliness and organization—aisles are kept clear, equipment is well maintained, the plant floor is regularly cleaned, operators can easily locate tools, and materials are always stored in the right place.
Are Your Supplier Quality Management Practices Putting Your Company at Risk?
Effective and efficient supplier management is possible, but not when we’re still using old tools and expecting different outcomes.
Greenlight Guru Updates Risk Management to Align With ISO 14971:2019
(Greenlight Guru: Indianapolis) -- Greenlight Guru, creator of the only quality management software designed specifically for the medical device industry, announces new software platform updates to align with the recently updated ISO 14971
The One Huge Mistake Quality Professionals Make in Preparing for Covid-19
The Covid-19 coronavirus has developed into a widespread pandemic.
Keep Manufacturing During Supply Chain Disruptions
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With Covid-19 continuing to impact many businesses, lead time as well as sourcing new suppliers is increasingly difficult. If you currently outsource manufacturing overseas, it is likely you have encountered some turbulence to your supply chain.
Unable to Exhibit Due to Trade Show or Conference Cancellations?
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This is supposed to be trade-show season. The time when companies send their employees to industry tech shows and user-group meetings to see and experience the latest offerings in their field.
On the Front Lines of Developing a Test for the Coronavirus
‘That escalated quickly!” is a common trope used in popular culture to describe when a situation gets out of hand before you’ve even had a chance to think about it.
Robots Designed to Self-Construct
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A SMORES-EP robot takes a snake-like form to climb stairs. The SMORES-EP (Self-Assembling Modular Robots for Extreme Shapeshifting) is made up of individual cubes that can self-assemble into different shapes to complete various tasks.
For most of us, the word “robot” conjures something like C-3PO—a humanoid creature programmed to interact with flesh-and-blood people in a more or less human way. But the roster of real-world robots is considerably more varied.
