Articles by Elizabeth Cudney

Woman engineer in a blue helmet and work coat posing at a factory holding a tablet.
Management

Integrating Quality 4.0 Techniques into the Lean Six Sigma Framework

To successfully integrate Quality 4.0 with LSS, organizations must adopt a phased approach, beginning with pilot projects.
Elizabeth Cudney
January 12, 2025

Quality 4.0 combines technologies like AI and IoT with quality management, enhancing real-time monitoring and decision-making. It supports continuous improvement in Lean Six Sigma, helping organizations achieve operational excellence and stay competitive.


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Female engineer worker working with robotic machine automation.
Management

The Evolving Role of Quality Professionals in the Quality 4.0 Era: Merging Human Expertise with Technological Advancements

Machines can accomplish so much of what humans used to do. Now is the time to leverage technology while capitalizing on the unique qualities humans bring.
Elizabeth Cudney Rebecca Ranzenbach
July 5, 2024

Quality 4.0 aligns quality management with Industry 4.0 to drive efficiencies, performance, and innovation. It's critical now more than ever to merge human skills with technology.


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