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 […]
How to Develop a Scalable Quality Management System
To consistently meet your customers’ expectations (in terms of quality of products or services) and enhance their satisfaction, companies need to implement a scalable quality management system. These systems are made up of key businesses processes and policies that focus on realizing the organization’s overall objectives and maintaining a minimum level of acceptable quality. In the […]
EHS Buzzwords Explained: Safety Culture
Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), oh my! The list of industry buzzwords continues to grow, making it harder to keep up with the latest technology trends that can provide unique value to environmental, health, safety and quality teams. Safety Culture is by no means a new idea, but it’s one that continues to gain […]