A Single Quality Principle
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The ongoing relevance of the quality profession requires evolution and adaptation to meet the needs of the 21st century.
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The ongoing relevance of the quality profession requires evolution and adaptation to meet the needs of the 21st century.
Telescope image of the planet Saturn (with Astrodon I series color filter) and IDS camera. Credit: Anthony Wesley/IDS
Our solar system has fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Astronomical research is looking for answers to the big questions of human existence. How big is the universe? How did it come into being?
AI tools can boost and support human achievement. Photo by Cash Macanaya on Unsplash
Hexagon is frequently at the fore of innovation.
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For many maintenance teams, the story is all too familiar: Limited resources make it difficult to anticipate equipment failures, which leads to frequent, costly breakdowns.
William of Ockham (1285–1347). Credit: AldrianMimi, Creative Commons
It was another busy morning at the monthly operations meeting. Lindsay, the operations manager at TechElectronics, a growing manufacturer of consumer electronics, called the meeting to order.
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Compliance with industry regulations and standards is a fundamental part of medtech. Without proper medical device compliance, companies risk patient harm, litigation, and reputational damage.
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Everyone has goals these days. The one that causes more disconnects than any other is a sales goal. It’s a number to hit (either units or dollars or both—the better ones are actually measured in profit dollars rather than revenue dollars).
For employers, apprenticeships can be an affordable way to build a workforce from the ground up. Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash
Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field with a constant need for skilled professionals. But unlike other professions—like medicine or aviation—there’s no clear-cut pathway to qualifying for cybersecurity positions.
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In regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food manufacturing, compliance is crucial for operational excellence. A validated quality management system (QMS) is key to maintaining this compliance.
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