Tag: manufacturing
“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) …
Each year on April 22nd, the world celebrates Earth Day. “Events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.” At Pro QC, we like …
Over the years, we have collected several “Useful Links” that we incorporate into our quarterly newsletters. Our Top 5 related to manufacturing and supply chain management include: 1) Manufacturing Metrics Checklist As part of a recent metrics survey, the manufacturing metrics listed were identified as being the most utilized by discrete, …
One of the most commonly used quality tools is 5W1H, “a method of asking questions about a process or a problem taken up for improvement.” This socratic questioning method is said to be rooted in Rudyard Kipling’s poem: I keep six faithful serving men (They taught me all I knew); …
Whether you’re sourcing abroad, or from a manufacturer down the street, similar issues with product quality, shipment delays, cost and safety concerns, etc. still apply. To mitigate the quality risks and cost involved in sourcing, we recommend five actions that have been proven successful throughout the three decades of experience we have …
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 …
Our recent newsletter Feature Article highlighted ISO 13485 audits applicable to the medical device industry. A common question we receive in relation to regulatory requirements in the U.S. is the relationship to FDA 21 CFR Part 820. To ensure medical devices are safe and effective, the U.S. Food and Drug …
