ASQ’s WCQI 2026: Why This Year Is Different
There are always good reasons to attend the American Society for Quality’s World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI).
When Women Shape the Rules, Consumers Benefit
Markets run on trust. Trust runs on standards. And standards only work when the people shaping them reflect the people they are meant to protect.
Equipment Management Is a Fragmented System in Integrated Hospitals
High-volume medical equipment serves as the operational backbone of our healthcare system. From infusion pumps and monitoring devices to hospital beds and support surfaces, these assets support nearly every aspect of patient care.
CMMS Success Metrics: How to Build KPIs That Validate Results
A lot of CMMS rollouts fail quietly. It’s a common scenario: The software is installed, technicians are logging hours, and the digital work orders are flowing. On the surface, the implementation was a “success.”
Identity, Habits, and the Anti-Entropy Architecture of Quality Systems
Most quality professionals have experienced this moment. A process improvement initiative is completed. Procedures are updated, the team is trained, and for a period of time everything works exactly as intended.
Manufacturing’s Culture Problem Is Really a Systems Problem
When manufacturing leaders discuss operational challenges, “culture” becomes the catch-all explanation: “Our culture doesn’t support discipline like Asian manufacturers,” or, “We need to change the culture around quality,” or, “It’s a cultural resistance to following
The Networking Opportunity You’re Missing
In a connected world, opportunities are more about who you know than what you know. Whether it’s a job, making a sale, or finding your next great new hire, you’d be a fool to miss some great opportunities to build your network.
Physicists Zero in on the Mass of the Fundamental W Boson Particle
When fundamental particles are heavier or lighter than expected, physicists’ understanding of the universe can tip into the unknown.
When Lean Isn’t Enough
On an assembly line for household appliances, 10 operators assembled motors for downstream production. Demand was high, but output consistently fell short—and many motors failed final inspection, requiring weekend overtime to catch up.
Boiling Down Ideas Will Always Burn You
I hear it all the time: “Let’s boil this idea down.” That’s a huge communication mistake.