Quality Control

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Incorporating quality tools outside of work

Incorporating quality tools outside of work

Quality Control
In celebration of World Quality Month, the feature story of November’s Quality Progress is “Off the Clock,” which highlights the passion of quality professionals and their tendencies to incorporate quality into their daily lives.  In fact, Jennifer Stepniowski, Pro QC’s Special Project Manager, is included in the article as she discusses using checklists, brainstorming and […]
Are trade shows still relevant?

Are trade shows still relevant?

Quality Control
In today’s fast-paced digital world, we have asked ourselves if exhibiting in trade shows is still a relevant form of reaching people.  Overwhelmingly, the team agrees that while they are not an inexpensive way to market, it remains one of the most favorable. Face-to-Face Connections – Emails and Skype calls only go so far to […]
How do you know if 3rd party quality professionals on-site are ethical?

How do you know if 3rd party quality professionals on-site are ethical?

Quality Control
One concern often expressed by organizations considering third-party quality representation on-site at factories is concerns about ethical behavior. Organizations want to know that engineers, auditors, and inspectors truly are unbiased during evaluations and void of any questionable influence from other interests.  It’s a fair question, especially considering the stories many have heard or have experienced […]
Evaluating inspection reports

Evaluating inspection reports

Quality Control
Many companies anxiously await product quality inspection results and focus on the “accept” or “reject” status alone.  However, it is important to note that useful information exists within the details that are worth examining.  Here are a few things that should be considered: Defect Trends – An accepted inspection doesn’t mean that no defects were […]
The Handy Guide to Quality… Welcome!

The Handy Guide to Quality… Welcome!

Quality Control
ASQ’s recent Facebook post hit our radar with a reminder that World Quality Month is coming up in November.  And, what better time is there to “raise the voice” of quality? On the World Quality Month site is a video that does a great job demonstrating quality’s importance and how it’s incorporated into all processes.  Presented by the Chartered […]
S.M.A.R.T. quality planning & goal setting…

S.M.A.R.T. quality planning & goal setting…

Quality Control
Planning and goal-setting are certainly two of the most challenging tasks an organization faces.  However you look at it, macro or micro, strategic or tactical, short or long-term, planning seamlessly finds its way into all functions of management. Quality tools, such as flowcharts, fishbone diagrams, histograms, etc. add tremendous and inarguably invaluable assistance with this […]
How do we “sell” quality?

How do we “sell” quality?

Quality Control
ASQ recently introduced a topic on their blog regarding “selling” quality.  Paul Borawski, ASQ’s CEO, does a good job considering the hurdles faced when discussing quality buy-in from key decision-makers. Jennifer Stepniowski, Pro QC’s Special Project Manager, responded as an ASQ Influential Voice and raises a few successful suggestions, including walking the walk, focusing on […]
Classifying defects… Is it major, minor or critical?

Classifying defects… Is it major, minor or critical?

Quality Control
One of the most common questions we receive regarding inspections is how defects are classified. The most important component of product quality is knowing your product.  And, that requires detailed product specifications that identify exactly how the item(s) should turn out.  Product specifications should also include defect details with classifications that later link to accept/reject […]