Would it shock you to learn that spending on artificial intelligence is on the rise? According to respondents of our Annual Quality Spending Survey, 55% of companies expect to increase their spending on AI for 2024.

The purpose of this article is to show different examples of how a quality professional can exert influence on colleagues and team members, without having direct authority over those participants. 

Using examples from the first Star Wars movie, Episode IV: A New Hope, to demystify decision rules and make them more understandable for everyone.

Like other puzzles—and any other endeavor—the key to a solution is an understanding of the rules and the tools to lead you to the solution.

ASQ’s purpose is to empower individuals and communities of the world to achieve excellence through quality. While it can be summed up in one sentence, how it goes about fulfilling it requires a novel to explain.

A management system such as ISO9001, when implemented and deployed properly, provides the organization with predictable and consistent processes. This is also a critical component for the success of lean enterprise.

Quality plays a role in everything from cost to manufacture to sales to the reputation of the company. We all can think of any product and think of a company with excellent quality and a company with poor quality. How do we prepare the future workforce for the field?

As manufacturing and quality control becomes increasingly digital, auditing is increasingly enmeshed with technology and data analytics.

The titanium-tungsten puzzle isn’t just a testament to the value of radiographic NDT, but also a reminder of the NDT’s ever-evolving relevance in shaping the future of manufacturing.

What exactly is an audit? An audit is essentially a health check for your business processes. Picture a doctor’s visit, but for your company