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, […]
Leadership Effectiveness Training (L.E.T.) Webinar
Leader Effectiveness Training (L.E.T.) is a workshop designed to help participants learn the principles and skills needed to increase their effectiveness in their leadership roles. L.E.T. places a very heavy emphasis upon skill practice and mastery. The basic learning model includes presentation of a concept, discussion, demonstration, practice, feedback and discussion/application. This sequence is followed […]
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 […]
Embrace the Power of ISO 27001
In today’s digital age, information is a prized asset for businesses. As cyber threats evolve in frequency and sophistication, safeguarding sensitive data has become paramount. Enter ISO 27001 – a beacon of assurance and guidance in the realm of information security. ISO 27001 isn’t just compliance regulations; it’s a comprehensive framework by the International Organization […]
Introduction to ISO 13485
This one hour session will give employees an introduction to using, implementing ISO 13485:2016 and the GMP requirements for use in the Medical Device Industry. We will review what are some of the current requirements, some of the necessary training that employees should have and how to use ISO 13485:2016 and the GMP requirements to […]
10 Tips to Improve the Efficiency and Effectiveness of your FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis) Process
The importance of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in product and process design has created the need for effective FMEA Training. The training must include the best practices and methods combined with the hands-on experience gained in a workshop setting. DFMEA and PFMEA are the two most frequently used FMEA. DFMEA should be used […]
Where do 7 Wastes (TIMWOOD) fit in the Toyota Trilogy of Wastes (Muda, Mura, & Mira)?
In the early 1950s, Eiji Toyoda and Taichi Ohno of the Toyota Motor Corporation visited the Ford River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan. They subsequently defined three different types of waste – Muda (waste), Mura (unevenness), and Muri (overburden) – that impact the flow of products and services and upon their return to Japan waste […]
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 […]
