standards

All articles tagged “standards”.

ISO 9001:2015 – What You Should Know

ISO 9001:2015 – What You Should Know

Quality Control
A myriad of industries are buzzing about the newly released ISO 9001 revision. With a greater focus on stakeholders and a risk-based thinking approach, the anticipated revision is said to have greatly improved the scope and ultimately the benefits associated. A more detailed comparison and additional useful resources are found here. With the revision so […]
Textile & Garment Quality: Inspecting a T-Shirt

Textile & Garment Quality: Inspecting a T-Shirt

Product Inspection
We are preparing for TexWorld next week in NYC and thought it appropriate to revisit quality within the textile and garment industry.  A recent question we received related to what we would evaluate during a t-shirt inspection.  That’s a good question… With order details and product specifications in hand, our experienced textile/garment quality engineers go on-site and […]
National Safety Month – Learn & Share

National Safety Month – Learn & Share

News
Observed ​annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. According to the International Labor Organization, Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related accident or disease. Every 15 seconds, 153 workers have a work-related accident. An […]
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. […]
What is an American National Standard anyway?

What is an American National Standard anyway?

News
We recently tuned into a webinar offered by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and thought they did a great job discussing standards and the relationship of ANSI to ANS and the international marketplace. The follow-up resources they sent out should be shared: A summary of the value of the ANS process is available at www.ansi.org/ansvalue. […]
Recognizing the benefits of standardization

Recognizing the benefits of standardization

News
World Standardization Day has been recognized throughout the month in countries around the world, although the official day is October 14th. ISO generally sets a theme, which this year includes “international standards ensure positive change.” Why does standardization even matter? Ensures positive change. This year’s theme. Harmonizes global best practices. Companies have increased confidence in the […]