What Is New in the 2026 Edition of ISO 9001?
First published in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 9001 has undergone several revisions, with the most recent version released in September…
What Does a Career in Quality and Accreditation Actually Look Like?
Ask a high school or college student what they want to do for a living, and you’ll hear familiar answers: doctor, engineer, teacher, software developer….
ASQ TR2:2024, Cost of Quality for Better Performance
The cost of poor quality (COPQ) at a thriving company will account for 10-15% of operations. By minimizing failure costs and maximizing efficiency, companies can improve…
The Hidden Cost of Manual Compliance Tracking in Field Operations
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 47% of small businesses say they spend too much time fulfilling compliance requirements, and 51% say regulatory compliance…
ISO 9000:2026—Quality Management Fundamentals & Vocab
Every brick, steel beam, and glass panel in a towering skyscraper must be flawless for it to stand resilient against the relentless forces of time…
When Does Quality Become Inefficient?
Quality becomes inefficient when over-applied or mismanaged because it can lead to inefficiencies, waste, and delays. Hence, it is paramount to know how to balance…
Understanding & Improving Quality Control in Manufacturing
In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, where efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction reign supreme, quality control emerges as the linchpin that safeguards against defects,…
A Day in the Life of an Influencer: Promoting Quality Infrastructure, One Assessment at a Time
Tweets, Posts, Reels, Blogs, TikToks, Videos, Slack. As a society, we are bombarded with social media, and in each channel, there are thousands of people…
Standard Specification for Flat Glass, ASTM C1036-21
In architecture, glass serves the integral role of acting as part of the building envelope and providing transparent barriers through which individuals inside can maintain…