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Which AQL do you choose?

Which AQL do you choose?

Quality Control
One of the most frequent questions we receive regarding on-site quality inspections relates to selecting AQLs, or Acceptable Quality Levels.  AQLs represent the maximum percent defective that you consider acceptable. Pro QC’s Assistant Operations Manager in China, Cesar Marsical, address the question below: The selection of AQLs and sampling plan for a given lot size […]
Why inspect? What are the benefits?

Why inspect? What are the benefits?

Product Inspection
This is one of the most frequent questions we receive, and it’s often a hot debate at quality industry events as well. At the end of the day, inspecting product for quality prior to shipment does the following things: Verifies that product specifications are being met and avoids unnecessary reengineering work later Confirms important quantity […]
7 QC Tools in 8 Minutes

7 QC Tools in 8 Minutes

Quality Control
Great presentation… Quick and easy way to learn about quality control, the benefits, and the primary tools used in the industry. Graphs Check Sheets Pareto Charts Cause & Effect Scatter Diagrams Histograms Control Charts In addition, we discuss the benefits of quality control on our website .  We also talk quality tools in a few older blog […]
Top 5 Quick & Invaluable Quality Reads for 2013

Top 5 Quick & Invaluable Quality Reads for 2013

Quality Control
A thread in the ASQ LinkedIn group piqued our interest a few months back.  It got us thinking about our favorite quality-related books and provided some excellent insight into a few we haven’t read yet. We know life is busy, but we all know the importance of continuous improvement   Our list of quick and invaluable […]
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 […]
Quality Quotes – Our Newsletter Collection (2007-2012)

Quality Quotes – Our Newsletter Collection (2007-2012)

Pro QC
Quality quotes are a popular topic, as we’ve seen in the ASQ LinkedIn Group and in feedback regarding our blog and newsletter.  As we issue quarterly newsletters, we include a “Quote of the Quarter.”  Here’s our comprehensive list of quotes, as noted in our newsletters going back to 2007. “Customers are the most important assets […]