May 2019 Issue
In No Uncertain Terms
Should the term “continuous improvement” replace “continual improvement” in International Organization for Standardization standards? One expert weighs in.
by Michael F. Reber
Quality Tools
A Fundamental FMEA Flaw
Advice on making your failure mode and effects analysis more efficient and effective.
Case Study
Scoping Things Out
Quality tools and data analysis helped a group of healthcare centers in Canada crack problems with their endoscopy operations.
Body of Knowledge
Under the Umbrella
Determine which specific knowledge must be included and excluded in the quality body of knowledge.
- Back to Basics [Open Access]
- Career Coach [Open Access]
- Field Notes
- Foreword
- Innovation Imperative
- Measurement Matters
- My Quality Story [Open Access]
- Six Sigma Solutions
- Standard Issues
- Statistics Spotlight
- Try This Today [Open Access]
- Volviendo a los Fundamentos [Open Access]
Watch an extended interview with Colin Gray, president of Cavendish Scott Inc., where he discusses the similarities and differences of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements and quality management systems (QMS), and the impact they have on the the strategic success of an organization.
People often wonder how they should act at work—should they be themselves, or should they be more professional and conform to the organization’s culture? A recent Forbes article found that more and more organizations are encouraging employees to be themselves to increase diversity and inclusion. What are your experiences with “being yourself” vs. buttoning up for the office? What type of work environment do you think makes for the most effective—or productive—workplace?
Have you run into a problem you can’t seem to solve? Look no further. QP’s experts will provide answers and insights to your toughest questions.
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