ANSI/ASIS PAP.1-2012: Physical Asset Protection for Organizations
In a perfect world where security is unnecessary, risk would never be a concern. However, in reality, all organizations, no matter their size or sector,…
Competencies in Six Sigma: Defining Green Belt, Black Belt, and Lean
Management systems are predicated on the performance of personnel, so identifying key competencies for the workers involved is essential for establishing such a system. For…
Achieving Quality Through Six Sigma
Six Sigma is a disciplined quality management process that brings about improved business practices and quality performance within an organization through the elimination of defects….
ISO Management Systems Standards
What is ISO 9001 and How Does it Relate to Other Standards? ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management systems – Requirements is a recognized international standard…
AS 9100 – Quality Management for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations
Update: SAE AS 9100 has been revised. SAE AS 9100D-2016 (SAE AS9100D-2016) – Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations is now available….
Six Sigma Benchmarking Criteria for Organizations, ISO 17258
ISO 17258:2015 – Statistical methods – Six Sigma – Basic criteria underlying benchmarking for Six Sigma in organisations is a new standard for quality management….
Outline of Changes to ISO 13485:2016 Compared with the Previous Edition ISO 13485:2003
ISO 13485:2016 incorporates significant changes to quality management systems requirements for medical devices. The most significant changes pertain to added requirements: • document management• management review•…
Standards for Craft Beer
Even though beer has been a beloved beverage for the majority of civilization, likely having been used during the Neolithic Period 9,000 years ago and…
Quality Investigators in Corporate Investigations
Investigations are important to uncover any corporate issues that are immoral, illegal, or even just inefficient. This process must be properly conducted to achieve the…