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How do you know quality when you see it?

How do you know quality when you see it?

Quality Control
After describing what it is that Pro QC does the other day, an individual paused and asked how we know what quality is when we see it. And, that’s a very interesting question that many conclude is just too subjective to answer. Likely the most popular general definition is Deming’s idea of whether something is meeting or exceeding […]
World Quality Month is here… Spread the word!

World Quality Month is here… Spread the word!

News
November is recognized internationally as World Quality Month.  Some interesting fun facts regarding its origin via ASQ include: Japan has celebrated World Quality Month in November since 1960. China originally recognized World Quality Month in September starting in 1978. North America started raising awareness in 1988 and was originally celebrated in October. First promulgated by […]
Standards: Ensuring Quality, Safety & Spookiness on Halloween

Standards: Ensuring Quality, Safety & Spookiness on Halloween

News/Quality Control
Halloween is approaching and is celebrated by millions around the world each year on October 31st. At Pro QC, our teams across the globe often observe Halloween with good food, friends and festive decorations. The history of Halloween has evolved. “Traditional activities on Halloween include trick-or-treating, bonfires, costume parties, visiting “haunted houses” and carving jack-o-lanterns. […]
25 Quotes to Inspire Quality & Success

25 Quotes to Inspire Quality & Success

Quotes
Some of our more popular newsletter and blog posts include quality quotes.  We’re always looking to add to our collection. The 15 quotes below are our most recent inspiration: “Be passionate about solving the problem, not proving your solution.” ~Nathan Furr “The starting point of all achievement is desire.” ~Napoleon Hill “A bad workman blames […]
Why social responsibility at factories matters

Why social responsibility at factories matters

Quality Control
We continue to see an increase in requests for social responsibility audits and are pleased to see the growing commitment in this regard.  Aside from reducing quality risks and cost, ensuring social responsibility improves the quality of life and ultimately affects the quality of products being produced as well. Principles of social responsibility per the […]
Simplified 5S: What is it & why is it important?

Simplified 5S: What is it & why is it important?

Quality Control
What is 5S? 5S is a lean manufacturing approach to “A place for everything, and everything in its place” based on the Toyota Production System. Quality management has compiled definitions from a variety of sources worth referencing here: 1. 5S definition of Wikipedia.com Sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain: a workplace discipline used to ensure reliable work practices […]
Who cares about manufacturing?

Who cares about manufacturing?

Manufacturing
“Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It’s coming up with ideas, testing principles and perfecting the engineering, as well as final assembly.” ~James Dyson Manufacturing Day Manufacturing Day is a national event that takes place every year on October 3rd, with the aim of encouraging manufacturers to open their doors and share the […]
Who cares about noise?

Who cares about noise?

News
“One person’s data is another person’s noise.” ~K.C. Cole Did you know? The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the single most common irreversible occupational hazard worldwide is noise-induced hearing impairment. Noise levels are commonly measured in decibels (dB). It is a logarithmic scale rather than a linear one, because the human ear can handle […]
Quality videos worth watching… Our favorites this week

Quality videos worth watching… Our favorites this week

Quality Control
We’ve selected a few of our favorite quality related videos and wanted to share. The Ingredients of Quality Management – You’ll be hungry after this one, but it’s a great introduction. ‘Modern Chairs’ – A Total Quality Management Training Video – “Made in the style of Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times, the intention is to teach […]