Coronavirus Risks and Opportunities
The Chinese character for “crisis” means danger and opportunity.
A Step in the Right Direction: Building a Better Army Boot
Perhaps for as many as 40,000 years, people have been protecting their feet with some type of covering, initially using animal hides and fur.
The Manufacturing Landscape: Looking Forward, Looking Back
I find that every so often it is good to step back and think about the current state of manufacturing in the broadest sense.
AIAG/VDA’s FMEA Manual Is a Major Advance
The Automotive Industry Action Group’s (AIAG’s) and German Association of the Automotive Industry’s (VDA’s) new Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Handbook (AIA
What’s Behind Boeing’s Production Shutdown of the MAX Aircraft?
After the first crash, of Lion Air in Indonesia in October 2018, people blamed poor maintenance and insufficient pilot training. When a second airliner, an Ethiopian Air aircraft, crashed in March 2019, similarities quickly transpired.
Quality Has a Role to Play in Pricing and Should Claim a Seat at the Table
According to the Journal of Consumer Research, a high price indicates either bad value or good quality, whereas a low price indicates either good value or poor quality.
U.S.-China Trade Deal: Three Fundamental Issues Remain Unresolved
The United States and China have reportedly reached a so-called phase one deal in their ongoing trade war.
Quality Digest Top Stories for 2019
As usual with Quality Digest’s diverse audience, this year’s top stories covered a wide range of topics applicable to quality professionals. From hardware to software, from standards to risk management, from China trade to FDA regulations.
Why a Measured Transition to Electric Vehicles Would Benefit the United States
Climate plans are the order of the day in the presidential primary campaign because carbon pollution is a globa
Quality Means Never Being Out of Stock
Quality control and inventory control are equally important to the ongoing success of all manufacturing businesses.