Mika Javanainen

Senior director of product management

Mika Javanainen is vice president of product management at M-Files Corp. Javanainen is in charge of managing and developing M-Files product portfolios, roadmaps, and pricing globally. Prior to his executive roles, Javanainen worked as a systems specialist, integrating document management systems with ERP and CRM applications. A published author, Javanainen has an executive MBA in international business and marketing. Follow him on Twitter @mikajava.

Tue, 04/22/2014 - 13:22
ISO 9001:2015 and the Importance of Information Management Modernizing information management systems can make the transition to the new standard more efficient
Tue, 03/14/2017 - 12:02
The September 2018 certification deadline for ISO 9001:2015 is looming. The updated standard promises to further streamline mission-critical tasks and information flows as well as better align quality management with overall business management.…
Unifying Front and Back Office Systems to Improve Quality ManagementStop chasing paper and courting risk
Thu, 12/01/2016 - 13:49
Are your back office systems talking to your front office systems? Back office systems manage manufacturing functions as well as administrative functions such as quality management, accounts payable, and contract management. Examples of front office…
Are You Wearing ISO 9001’s Risk-Based Thinking Cap?Quality managers need a deep understanding of organizational context to discern risks
Wed, 12/02/2015 - 15:55
With more than one million certifications issued, ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely adopted framework for quality management systems, helping companies achieve conformity of products and services to meet customer expectations and regulatory…
ISO 9001:2015 and Enterprise Information ManagementGet a head start on certification—evaluate your EIM against new requirements
Tue, 09/01/2015 - 16:56
The recently released final draft of the ISO 9001:2015 standard for quality management systems has now been voted on by members of both the ISO and CEN standards bodies. The latest version still targets the same goal—to help organizations improve…
A Fresh Take on SOP ManagementEnterprise information management improves collaboration and ensures consistency
Wed, 06/03/2015 - 12:12
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are woven into almost every facet of the manufacturing world to help employees and subcontractors complete their tasks safely and in compliance with regulations and standards. It sounds simple enough: Describe…
Hand in Hand: Quality Management and Content ManagementBoth require overcoming the same obstacle: workforce acceptance
Tue, 04/22/2014 - 13:22
It is human nature—people aiming for a goal typically look for the path of least resistance. And when staffing cutbacks and slashed budgets redefine “normal” modes of operation, it is only natural that employees are looking more fervently for…