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Remembering Philip B. Crosby… “Quality is free”

Remembering Philip B. Crosby… “Quality is free”

News/Quality Control
June 18th would have been Philip B. Crosby’s birthday. He lived through 2001 and is internationally recognized for his ideas on quality management practices. Crosby was an engineer at heart. As a quality engineer developing the Pershing Missile, he conceptualized the idea of Zero Defects. Quality is Free likely sits on the bookshelves of many […]
Closing out World Trade Month

Closing out World Trade Month

News
“World Trade Month in May stems from World Trade Week, which was established as a way to promote local businesses. It has since grown into a month-long initiative to highlight US trade relationships and local and national trade events. As the WTCDC, part of the mission is to facilitate and enhance the exchange of goods […]
A new Prime Minister for India… Sourcing & manufacturing opportunities expected from positive economic impact

A new Prime Minister for India… Sourcing & manufacturing opportunities expected from positive economic impact

News/Sourcing
A gentleman from India recently raised a discussion during a class that concerned the newly elected Prime Minister Modi. For many unaware, the recent election in India was considered a “a landslide victory for opposition leader Narendra Modi.” This particular student was drawing the connection regarding the expected economic impact on the region. The media isn’t […]
“In most industries, quality has never mattered more.”

“In most industries, quality has never mattered more.”

News
During the flight to Dallas for the World Conference on Quality & Improvement recently, I had an opportunity to catch up on some reading.  As I cracked the cover of the April Harvard Business Review, my eye immediately went to “Creating a Culture of Quality.” They had me at the first sentence… “In most industries, […]
What’s special about quality engineers?

What’s special about quality engineers?

News
Quality engineers are at the heart of our organization.  As a third-party quality assurance firm, we count on the hundreds of engineers we have positioned throughout the world to be the eyes and ears for our clients on-site at their factory locations.  As an exhibitor in this year’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement last week, we […]
Administrative Professionals & Quality – Thank You!

Administrative Professionals & Quality – Thank You!

News
Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays. As we recognize Administrative Professionals this week, it’s important to note the quality connection and overall significance of these positions and express gratitude to […]
Top 3 Benefits of C-TPAT Audits

Top 3 Benefits of C-TPAT Audits

Factory Audits
Although the program started in 2001, there continues to be a lack of understanding regarding what C-TPAT is and how it benefits and adds organizational value. What is it? “The U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism initiative (C-TPAT) is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection program designed to improve border security while also accelerating the […]
Negotiating in the global marketplace

Negotiating in the global marketplace

News
An article recently posted by Inc. highlights the importance of cultural considerations in negotiation and business activities. As a third-party quality provider, understanding and taking into account cultural differences can give companies a competitive edge. This is particularly relevant in sourcing activities, where cultural barriers can impede successful negotiations. One resource that delves further into […]