Quality Management Archives

Young woman looking at the size tag on a dress that adheres to anthropometric measurements for clothing in ISO 8559-1:2017.

ISO 8559-1:2017—Size Designation of Clothes

September 5, 2023August 22, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Initially, soldiers’ uniforms were custom-made. As the Civil War (1861-1865) continued and the demand for uniforms grew, manufacturers decided it would be more efficient to […]

Variety of cosmetics products in a makeup store adhering to ISO 16128-1:2016 specifications for organic ingredients.

ISO 16128-1:2016—Cosmetic Ingredients And Products

September 1, 2023August 15, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Over the centuries, a pivotal and notable transformation in the beauty industry is that we have eliminated potentially deadly and dangerous chemicals (parabens, mercury, phthalates, […]

Geiger counter with radioactive materials in the background adhering to ASTM D3648-23 practices for measurement of radioactivity.

ASTM D3648-23: Measurement Of Radioactivity

August 31, 2023August 15, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Radiation with enough energy to cause changes at the atomic level is called ionizing radiation, and it can damage cells. Consequently, it is important to […]

Community Resilience in response to COVID-19 that adheres to ISO 22393:2023 planning recovery and renewal.

ISO 22393:2023—Security And Community Resilience

February 28, 2023April 20, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Emergencies, disasters, or crises disrupt normal conditions, expose system fragilities, and have impacts that can cause widespread suffering. Consequently, there is a dire need for […]

Older scientist analyzing test sample to determine test method precision via ASTM E691.

ASTM E691-23: Interlaboratory Study to Determine Test Method Precision

February 15, 2023June 6, 2023Brad Kelechava

ASTM E691-23: Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method features techniques for planning, conducting, analyzing, and treating […]

Colorful check marks to indicate an ISO 37301:2021 compliance management system to meet standards, laws, and codes.

ISO 37301:2021 – Compliance Management Systems Requirements

May 13, 2021January 17, 2023Brad Kelechava

Compliance positions organizations for long-term success. With a range of shifting requirements, laws, codes, and standards to follow, compliance management is essential for any organization. […]

Small white blocks fit into cube like documented information with ISO 10013:2021 fits into quality management system.

ISO 10013:2021 – Guidance for Documented Information

May 5, 2021January 17, 2023Brad Kelechava

Without documented information, experiences and knowledge can fade away. This is as true today when preserved on digital storage devices capable of holding up to […]

Writing goal on post-it with ISO 21500:2021 project management, program management, and portfolio management concepts.

ISO 21500:2021 – Project Management Context and Concepts

April 23, 2021January 17, 2023Brad Kelechava

Worldwide, there are 16.5 million project managers. The work carried out by these professionals is essential to completing temporary endeavors to meet an organization’s objectives. […]

Two project managers wearing face masks and organizing tasks in accordance with ISO 21502:2020 guidance.

ISO 21502:2020 – Guidance on Project Management

February 5, 2021January 23, 2023Brad Kelechava

A project marks a future accomplishment, although, until it reaches that stage, it remains a work-in-progress. According to ISO 21502:2020 – Project, Programme And Portfolio […]

Using AI to drive the idea innovation management standard, ISO 56007, toward progress, via a lightbulb.

Using AI to Help Write an Innovation Standard (ISO 56007 Development, Part 2)

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021Guest Contributor

Can you use AI to help write an innovation standard? If you are trying to be innovative, can you leverage advanced artificial intelligence to help […]