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National Safety Month – Learn & Share

National Safety Month – Learn & Share

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Observed ​annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. According to the International Labor Organization, Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related accident or disease. Every 15 seconds, 153 workers have a work-related accident. An […]
World Trade Month – Fun Facts & Resources

World Trade Month – Fun Facts & Resources

News/Quality Control
“Every man lives by exchanging.” ~Adam Smith On average, almost everyone has witnessed the birth of two nations each year of his or her existence. So, if you are 50 years old, then about 100 new countries will have been created since your birth. Membership of the United Nations (UN) grew from 51 original members […]
Benefits of Outsourcing: 3PQ Value

Benefits of Outsourcing: 3PQ Value

News/Pro QC
There are a considerable number of benefits associated with outsourcing.  As a third-party quality assurance provider (3PQ), we ultimately seek to be an extension of our clients’ organizations.  In reducing sourcing risks and costs, this partnership has significant value: We reached out to a few of our key clients and asked for their opinion regarding […]
Investing in Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Investing in Sustainability & Social Responsibility

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A recent TED Talk that caught our attention includes Chris McKnett making a solid case for investing in sustainability.  In fact, several TED related talks focus on this topic and do an exceptional job demonstrating the benefits of this long-term strategy. In McKnett’s talk, he highlights three additional components to sustainable investing that add to the […]
Engineers Week – Making a Difference

Engineers Week – Making a Difference

News/Quality Control
This week recognizes engineers, and in support, we are encouraging our partners and teams to share their experience, knowledge, and passion with others. Engineers are changing the world all of the time. They dream up creative, practical solutions and work with other smart, inspiring people to invent, design, and create things that matter. At Pro […]
Quantifying the Importance of Quality in 2015 (US Market)

Quantifying the Importance of Quality in 2015 (US Market)

News/Quality Control
Quality Magazine recently posted an article related to the importance of quality and other interesting observations regarding their 15th Annual Spending Survey. The article indicates a positive increase in spending where quality is concerned, along with other key indicators showing support and acknowledgment of the importance of quality.  Two highlights worth noting include: 1) About half (49%) […]
Welcome 2015… Maintain Quality Resolutions

Welcome 2015… Maintain Quality Resolutions

News/Pro QC
As the first Monday of the New Year has arrived and productivity once again gains momentum, so too has the responsibility for resolution follow-through. Over the years, we have written a few articles that we think quality professionals in particular will appreciate.  We use quality tools from start to finish to ensure not only success […]