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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…

When it comes to producing parts, manufacturing quality management is critically important. If manufacturing and quality operations are not seamless, your production efficiency suffers. As a result, you struggle to…

Do you know any myths and legends passed down via the generations of your ancestors, said around the campfire, and evolved over the years? The story may change, but the…

PPAP is a term you will hear in the manufacturing industry. PPAP stands for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and refers to a standard manufacturing method commonly used in the…

Over the last two years, the world has seen wave after wave of the COVID-19 virus. First and foremost, I extend my sincerest sympathies to all those who have contracted…

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted manufacturing around the globe, forcing manufacturers to find ways to continue with their activities safely. They realized that resilience and agility were attributes that may help…

If you work in manufacturing or quality control, you must ensure products meet quality expectations before pushing them to your clients. You'll have satisfied customers, a great recipe for continued…