Ken Feitz

An organization must be aware of the differences and definitions of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA). Both are essential components of an organization's quality management strategy, and the…

The quality and manufacturing industries are full of terminology and acronyms – a virtual alphabet soup. It is almost like learning a foreign language. Not knowing an acronym can confuse…

In 1994, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) was introduced by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). Before then, the requirements of OEMs, mostly in the automotive sector, were confusing and…

For every manufacturing organization, quality plays a significant role in terms of customer satisfaction and financial gain. And this is not an easy deal. Managers are accountable for finding ways…

The medical device industry is an intriguing sector that is heavily regulated and a medical device manufacturing quality management system (QMS) is necessary for success. The need for regulation is…