Did you know that World Standards Day (being celebrated today) and Earth Day both began in the year 1970? How about the fact that Oct.

Looking for a new factory to work with in China can be daunting. With pressures from poor rice production on the rise and labor throughout China unstable, more China-based manufacturers are closing shop every day.

If you have ever wondered what the difference was between a gap analysis, an internal audit, or a pre-assessment, you might not be alone.

Trepanning is the process of drilling a hole in the skull. It was practiced as far back as 10,000 years ago. Archaeological artifacts lend credence to the lore that the process was used by some cultures to expel evil spirits.

Finally, the long and arduous process that appears to be a requisite phase in the development of an international quality management system standard appears to be nearing an end.

In Part I and Part II<

The status of nuclear power in the United States is finally changing. As of last month, there were 18 proposals under review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for 28 new units in 14 states.

Industrial organizations face numerous compliance regulations such as management system certification, information security, corporate social responsibility compliance, and limiting the content of hazardous substances in products.

As the universe of quality management systems expands, it’s interesting to observe the increasing variables that constitute the concept of applicability. Let’s take maintenance of records as an example.

In Part I, “Savvy Compliance Strategy Can Improve GMP,” we took a high-level look at a process for automating regulatory compliance managem