CDP 2020 Climate Change Questionnaire – Changes for the Financial Services Sector
CDP have released their 2020 questionnaire on Climate Change, aimed at helping companies disclose their current emissions and actions around climate change mitigation and adaptation. The deadline for submission has been extended in light of COVID-19 to 26 August 2020 and the Online Response System (ORS) is now open for users to start entering their information. Cority is […]
Top Benefits of Conducting Internal Quality Audits
Too many organizations today have fallen into a complacent — if not wholly jaded or cynical — attitude toward internal quality audits. The majority of organizations today seek to manage their audits holistically. This includes the financial domain and adhering to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), for instance. From this high-level view of […]
Moving from Reactive Quality to Predictive Quality
Your quality strategy shouldn’t be limited to how your organization reacts to quality issues. Predictive quality is the key to achieving consistent results and positioning yourself as a reliable product or service provider. You can switch from reactive quality to predictive quality by learning how to get the most out of your quality control analytics. […]
Cority Connect 2020 Snapshot
The numbers keep growing, connections keep strengthening, and knowledge keeps expanding. Now in its 20th year, we recently hosted our annual conference, Cority Connect, in Nashville, TN, marking our biggest year yet! If you’ve never heard of Cority Connect, let me fill you in. The major annual EHSQ industry conference is designed to bring together […]
Medical Device Compliance 101
The Medical Device Amendments of 1976 regulates consumer access to new and improved devices, while keeping unsafe or ineffective ones off the market. Medical device compliance standards are overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which conducts reviews through its Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Device manufacturing is complex, but modern quality management […]
Characteristics of a Strong Quality Culture
Your organization’s success depends on your commitment to cultivating a strong quality culture. Without continuous improvement processes and an established quality culture, challenges can mount quickly, so how do you troubleshoot quality culture? Remember these key characteristics of a strong quality culture as you plan your company’s next quality makeover. Strong Quality Culture is Subjective but […]
Better Operations Management with Top Quality Software
If your business is considering making a strategic investment in new software solutions, it’s important to weigh all of the impact that quality software could have on the day-to-day routines and operations management of the company. Let’s consider some possible scenarios where EHSQ software can make a big difference to operations! Quality Software for Process Management Creating […]
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Implementing Enterprise Quality Management Software
Before committing to an enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solution, it’s important to build a solid business case to justify your investment. In order to give the green light, business decision-makers will need a clear understanding of the benefits of investing in EQMS, including how the investment will save your company time and money to produce a […]
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) – FAQs
Following a recent webinar on the UK Government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy last week, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about SECR and what it means for organizations. Which organizations are captured by Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)? Quoted companies, Large Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and large […]
5 Quality Management Buzzwords Explained
One of your main challenges as a quality management professional revolves around relating your expertise to coworkers and the organization at large. The saying “quality is a three-letter word” speaks volumes about the perception that your fellow employees have about quality management. For everyday workers (i.e., those who will actually execute your quality initiatives), the […]