Articles Tagged with ''standards''

Safety is paramount in manufacturing and distribution, with ISO 45001 (2018) guiding Health and Safety programs under federal regulations. However, there's less focus on OSHA's requirements in 29 CFR 1910.

In today's competitive business environment, achieving operational excellence and maintaining quality standards is crucial. Organizations can demonstrate commitment to improvement with a robust business management system and ISO certification, covering quality, environmental, and safety practices. Many seek outside ISO consultants to help navigate the certification process.

In 2009, ISO proposed a standard for Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to improve product quality. QFD originated in Japanese manufacturing in the 1960s and complements traditional quality systems. The ISO standard, known as ISO 16355, includes over 100 case studies and tools from various sectors.

In 2009, ISO proposed a standard for Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to improve product quality. QFD originated in Japanese manufacturing in the 1960s and complements traditional quality systems. The ISO standard, known as ISO 16355, includes over 100 case studies and tools from various sectors.

Chris Cantrell, senior managing director of standards and engineering services at ASME, explains how standards can help companies advance, innovate, and access a broader market base.

Technological advances enable global expansion, but growth presents challenges. Standardization and certification minimize risk and maximize opportunities.

Starting March 1, 2024, a standalone Control Plan Reference Manual will maintain linkages between core tools under APQP, providing more guidance for creating and using control plans.

How well do the people responsible for meeting the quality standards understand the standards? Quality managers have access to effective tools to ensure that both the quality team and the entire organization are well-grounded in the most important standards.

The ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standard is similar in format to MIL-STD-105E and ASTM E2234-09 but differs in its definition of a rejectable item. It uses definitions and terminology in line with ANSI/ISO/ASQ 3534-2:2006. Two definitions are particularly important in applying the standard.

What is the purpose of the requirement in ISO9001: 2015 for organizational knowledge? This particular requirement is part of a set of six requirements categorized under resources. Allow me to outline the specific details of this requirement.