PMP (Project Management Professional) and Six Sigma certifications cater to different aspects of business operations, making them suitable for distinct career paths. PMP certification, provided by the Project Management Institute (PMI), focuses on project management methodologies, equipping professionals with the skills to manage projects across various industries. It covers … [Read more...] about PMP vs Six Sigma Certification: Which One is Right for You?
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Five Steps To Establish Yourself In The Role Of Quality Manager (First 100 Days)
The first 100 days as a quality manager are pivotal in establishing a strong foundation for long-term success. During this period, new quality managers should focus on understanding the organization and its culture, building relationships with key stakeholders, and assessing the current state of the quality management system (QMS). This "honeymoon period" allows managers to … [Read more...] about Five Steps To Establish Yourself In The Role Of Quality Manager (First 100 Days)
Pursuing A Quality Management Career Without a Degree
The forum thread discusses various insights and advice on pursuing a quality management career without a degree. It highlights that quality managers are in demand and notes that degree programs in quality assurance management are relatively new and not always required. Instead, certifications based on workplace experience are available and cost around $700, including study … [Read more...] about Pursuing A Quality Management Career Without a Degree
Using ISO 10010 to build an effective quality culture
Developing an effective quality culture is critical for organizational success, and ISO 10010:2022 provides a structured approach. Quality culture, which encompasses the beliefs, values, and behaviors that support an organization’s quality policy and objectives, is essential for delivering products and services that meet customer and stakeholder expectations. Unlike ISO … [Read more...] about Using ISO 10010 to build an effective quality culture
The Meaning of Statistical Confidence
Statistical confidence refers to the probability that a statistical method correctly infers something about a population based on a sample. This concept is often misunderstood. Confidence is not a guarantee but a long-run probability that the technique will capture the proper population parameter if repeated many times. Typical confidence levels, such as 95%, imply a 5% risk of … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Statistical Confidence
Podcast: Your Path to Become a Certified Lead Auditor
The ISO Review Podcast, hosted by Jim Moran, an ISO Management System Professional with 30 years of experience, delves into the specifics of becoming a certified lead auditor for ISO management systems. Moran explains that every certified ISO management system requires a lead auditor, highlighting the importance of understanding the steps and qualifications necessary for this … [Read more...] about Podcast: Your Path to Become a Certified Lead Auditor
Quality Manager Interview Questions for 2024
This article by Lucy Brown serves as a comprehensive guide for candidates preparing for a Quality Manager position, emphasizing the importance of showcasing technical expertise, leadership, problem-solving skills, and adaptability in the quality management domain. It outlines a structured interview preparation approach, presenting a range of questions from beginner to advanced … [Read more...] about Quality Manager Interview Questions for 2024
Becoming a Quality Engineer – Roles, Qualifications, Salary and Career Paths
What is a Quality Engineer?The term ‘quality engineer’ has been used in different ways by various industries, but some common definitions include:1) A person who inspects or tests materials, components, equipment, or parts, including checking for defects, measuring dimensions and tolerances, and performing tests on samples.2) An individual employed by an organization whose … [Read more...] about Becoming a Quality Engineer – Roles, Qualifications, Salary and Career Paths
Women Leaders in Manufacturing and Performance-Improvement Initiatives
Just this past week, Shannon Karels and Kathy Miller published a very important book that describes the transformation they led to converting operations from traditional manufacturing to a Lean enterprise. It is entitled Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success, and their story provides a … [Read more...] about Women Leaders in Manufacturing and Performance-Improvement Initiatives
How Employees Can Become Better Organizational Citizens
Food Co., a pseudonym for a large food processing plant in the U.S. Northeast, had been operating successfully for several years when the plant manager realized he had a problem he couldn’t solve alone.The employees did their jobs well, but they didn’t seem to care much about taking care of each other. Workers were reluctant to call out unsafe practices when they witnessed them … [Read more...] about How Employees Can Become Better Organizational Citizens