Items Tagged with 'standards'

Explore how ISO 9001 serves as the global standard for quality management systems, shaping practices across various industries. Discover the tailored 9100 standard that addresses the unique needs of the aerospace, aviation, and defense sectors.

With the 2026 version of the ISO 9001 on the horizon, organizations must ask: will more training be needed? This article explores the key processes to ensure effective management of the upcoming changes, helping teams stay prepared for the challenges ahead.

Eric Hayler, Principal of the Hayler Group and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt talks to Quality about how to understand the power of lean.

Susan Gorveatte shares her secrets from 25 years of auditing, including an important what NOT to do. (Be prepared to laugh!)

Evaluating your organization’s vulnerability to cyberattacks is essential, especially regarding ISO27001 requirements. Many overlook IT security, which can lead to serious issues; I’ve witnessed two organizations attacked, one during a renewal audit, emphasizing the need for strong cybersecurity.

Quality Infrastructure (QI) is vital for ensuring quality and safety through metrology, standardization, and accreditation. However, concerns arise about whether the QI has kept pace with these changes.

In a recent article for Quality called, How Generative AI Could Revolutionize Manufacturing Quality Functions, Graney said, “AI - ranging from generative, predictive, and “simple” machine learning - is poised to address the manufacturing challenges by automating data analysis, integrating multiple data sources, and providing real-time insights.

Discover how a mid-sized business can save $100,000 to $300,000 annually with Lean ISO management system documents. You might be surprised by the training costs for a company with 500 employees!

Prepare for a transformative shift in quality management as sustainability becomes essential. Major updates are set for 2026 with ISO 9001, integrating AI into quality systems, followed by a significant overhaul of ISO 14001 in 2028.

I discuss the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulation from 1973, highlighting the significance of SPCC Plans in preventing oil spills, which incorporate emergency response strategies and training to ensure compliance with regulations.