Traditional control charting techniques, despite their long history, can lead to wasteful outcomes due to certain mathematical properties. This article examines these issues using a Minitab dataset and introduces a free 30,000-foot-level metric-reporting app as an alternative, supported by Minitab analyses.

Organizations are increasingly adopting Software as a Service (SaaS) for quality management, moving away from traditional on-premises systems due to its scalability and cost-effectiveness. By 2025, SaaS is projected to power 85% of all business applications, up from 70% in 2023.

This article will explore digital twin technology, its effects on medical device manufacturing, and the associated benefits and challenges. The global market for digital twins was valued at over $8.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $138 billion by 2030.

W. Edwards Deming, who highlights the negative impact of outdated management practices, is an optimist—an important perspective in today's divided America. His insights provide hope, as showcased at the 2024 Deming Leadership Seminar in Columbus, Ohio, organized by The W. Edwards Deming Institute.

To tackle the urgent crisis of climate change, we might benefit from leaders like W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, and Armand Feigenbaum. Their systematic approaches and focus on continuous improvement in quality management could offer valuable insights for achieving a sustainable future.

Here are several tips and tricks to ensure a successful audit outcome.

In our ever-changing world of global business, quality is a cornerstone of success. Organizations striving for excellence cannot afford to overlook Total Quality Management (TQM), a management philosophy centered on the continuous improvement of processes, products, and services through the involvement of all employees. 

This may seem like two very different fields, but they surprisingly intersect, combining the precision and accuracy of measurements with the creativity and subjectivity of artistic expression.

I have provided updates of the progress and development of ISO 10012 over the past three years. I am happy to say that after three years and numerous meetings the Draft International Standard (DIS) ISO10012 Quality management – Requirements for measurement management system has been released for review, approval, and comments. 

These advancements made our factories smarter by enabling systems to communicate with each other, share live data, and make decisions without human intervention.