Fundamentals of Process Based Auditing
QSG CEO and Chief Customer Officer Angelo Scangas takes us through the Fundamentals of Process Based Auditing.
Financial Independence and the Quality Professional
The dark tunnel… For decades Rai has observed the careers of professionals in the Quality discipline. While these folks are passionate about their work and contribute so much to the betterment of organizations, and our lives – there is much to be desired when it comes to their financial state. He discovered this first-hand, and […]
An Introduction to Cost of Quality
The Cost of Quality (COQ) is a powerful way to measure the effectiveness of a Quality Management System in a single metric. This presentation will explain the basics of the Cost of Quality model and how to calculate the costs of conformance and non-conformance. One very common complaint from engineers and quality practitioners is that […]
The Climate Change Amendment and Inclusion into the Management System Standards
The recent amendment to various standards, including ISO 9001:2015, of climate control/change has caught everyone by surprise and has raised a lot of discussion, not only with certified organizations but with certification bodies throughout the world. This webinar will focus on exactly what the intent of the amendment is, how organizations will implement the amendment, […]
APQP 3rd Edition and Control Plan 1st Edition Overview
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a structured stage-gate process for new product development used by many companies from the automotive sector. In the last few years, the APQP process has been adopted by many industry segments, including the Aerospace/Defense, Medical and other industries. APQP extends beyond new product development, involving cross-functional collaboration from understanding […]
So, How Will You Audit a Risk Assessment?
A sound approach to quality risk management utilizes the knowledge and experience of the entire team in your organization. The Team includes the people participating in the risk assessment, the people executing the mitigations as well as the internal auditors who need to evaluate the effectiveness of the process. Everyone needs to work together to […]
How to Increase the VALUE of Your Supplier Auditing Program
In a world of ever-increasing costs and price pressures from customers, companies are focusing on cost-control and streamlining efficiencies more than ever. Supply chains are continuing to expand, making it increasingly difficult and expensive for companies to effectively manage their supplier base. In addition, companies are being held to higher accountability for quality of product […]
AS13100 Overview
This standard has been created by the SAE G-22 Aerospace Engine Supplier Quality (AESQ) Technical Committee to harmonize and simplify supplier quality requirements that are in addition to the requirements of 9100 Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations and 9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process. Overview […]
Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)
Transform Your Manufacturing Processes with a Systematic Plant Layout. Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) is a disciplined approach developed by Dr. Richard Muther. This is team-based process uses actual data to determine the most effective and efficient layout possible for any given manufacturer. SLP is an organized and effective way to develop layout plans. The process […]
Understanding the Skills of a Successful Internal Auditor
Presentation Description:Being a trained auditor does not always mean you will be a successful auditor. Knowing the criteria against which you will be auditing is part of the steps to becoming an auditor. Success in auditing relies on effective understanding and use of a unique set of audit skills that each auditor needs to pack in […]
