In many healthcare organizations, the hot topic is how to become a High-Reliability Organization (HRO). Everyone wants an HRO, but achieving that status is not easy. Let’s review the characteristics of an HRO as defined by Chassin and Loeb in their groundbreaking paper.

Quality 4.0 looks at how digitization improves industry processes. Despite over 10 years of focus, there's still no clear definition or knowledge base for Quality 4.0.

With great sadness, The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) shared the passing of founding member and first president, John William Locke, at the age of 91.

For over 30 years, companies have relied on Lean thinking principles to drive successful business models and become more competitive globally. Lean Thinking, based on Japanese manufacturing techniques, aims to handle work more efficiently and create value with fewer resources and less waste.

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $321.7 million in July 2024.

Value stream mapping is a powerful tool that reveals every step of your activity cycle, helping you identify what drives success and what doesn't. By spotlighting high-impact initiatives and streamlining less valuable ones, you'll optimize efficiency and maximize results. Discover what truly works and transform your business today!

We explore two critical applications of AI and ML in quality management: predictive quality analytics and automated quality inspections.

Paul N. Gardner USA (Gardco) announced two new custom Gardco mobile apps to enhance efficiency and precision, the Gardco Viscosity Calculator App and the Gardco Psychrometric Calculator App.

For automation-focused companies, Autonomous Process Control (APC) isn’t just a tech advancement—it’s essential for achieving six sigma quality and boosting yields and profitability.

Leak testing is an important quality control measure in manufacturing. This article provides guidance on determining leak testing specifications by exploring factors and modifying existing specifications or creating new ones.