In today's tech-driven world, companies use software to collect data, but the analysis can be flawed. Charts with only specification limits, arbitrarily chosen warning and action limits, and misused Process Behavior Charts contribute to misinterpretation.

The concept of Kaizen revolves around continuous improvement by making small changes on a regular basis. It involves every employee contributing improvement suggestions regularly, creating a culture focused on small, continuous improvements across the organization.

In quality for a long time, I believe in a "quality renaissance." The glory days of quality are expected to start in 2024, driven by risk. This piece explains what's happening and how you can profit, referred to as "upside risk."

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.

This article discusses how ASQ’s Body of Knowledge for Six Sigma Certifications has added new expectations for implementing improvements, including Proof of Concepts, Try-Storming, Simulations (e.g. Monte Carlo, Dynamic Process Simulation, Queuing Theory), and Pilot Tests.

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.

This article will demonstrate that our current approach to sustainable development is not viable for our finite and vulnerable planet. We need a new definition and an approach that focuses on the quality of all life in order to ensure a successful long-term future for organizations and society as a whole.

The 1894 Horse Manure Crisis revealed the negative effects of rapid industrialization. Today, we can learn from past strategies to address the current climate crisis and promote a sustainable future.

In a world grappling with climate change, the push for sustainability has made electric vehicles (EVs) a popular choice. Some states are even phasing out gas engine vehicle sales by 2030/2035. However, considering the total impact of producing and operating EVs reveals a more complex picture.