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December

2024

What is TQM? Understanding Total Quality Management

Organizations constantly strive to improve their processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve operational excellence. One philosophy that has stood the test...

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December

2024

Quality Assurance vs. Quality Improvement: Understanding Their Roles and Interplay

Organizations rely on structured approaches to maintain and enhance their standards. Two pivotal strategies for achieving this are Quality Assurance (QA) and...

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December

2024

President-Elect Trump’s Tariff Plans for Mexico

On November 25, 2024, US President-elect Donald Trump revealed his intention to impose additional tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. Specifically, he plans...

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December

2024

Quality Assurance Process Improvement: Steps, tools & Techniques

Quality Assurance Process Improvement focuses on identifying inefficiencies, eliminating bottlenecks, and implementing smarter strategies...

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November

2024

What Does a Quality Assurance Manager Do? Key Duties and Responsibilities ?

Consumers demand reliability, durability, and exceptional performance, which means businesses need a robust system in place to ensure they meet those expectations consistently. Enter the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager—the individual...

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November

2024

Quality Engineering vs Quality Assurance: Understanding the Differences

In product development and manufacturing, two common terms often used interchangeably are Quality Engineering (QE) and Quality Assurance (QA). However, while both fields share a focus on quality, they have distinct roles, processes, and objectives. Understanding these...

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November

2024

Importance of Quality Assurance: Role Across Different Industries

Quality Assurance (QA) is the foundation that ensures everything functions as it should.Think about it: when you use an app, buy a product, or visit a website, you expect it to work smoothly. You don’t want glitches, crashes, or surprises. That’s where...

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November

2024

Quality Assurance Performance Improvement: Strategies for Continuous Growth

Quality Assurance (QA) ensures that products, services, and processes meet the required standards and function as expected. However, QA isn’t a one-time...

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October

2024

QA Stands For: Understanding the Basics of Quality Assurance

The role of a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist has become indispensable across various industries. From software development to manufacturing, these professionals...

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October

2024

QA Stands For: Understanding the Basics of Quality Assurance

QA emphasizes prevention, aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes. By implementing effective QA practices, organizations can not only reduce...

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October

2024

The Importance of Quality Assurance in Quality Management

Every interaction shapes customer perceptions. So, quality assurance (QA) has become the backbone of successful organizations. It’s not just about checking boxes; it’s about...

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October

2024

Quality Assurance Methods and Their Benefits

When consumer expectations are higher, maintaining quality is not just an option—it's a necessity. Quality assurance (QA) methods are the backbone of successful...

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September

2024

Quality Assurance (QA) Systems: Key Concepts, Benefits, and Industry Applications

QA systems focus on monitoring and improving every stage of development to prevent issues before they occur.The concept of quality assurance...

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September

2024

Choosing the Best QA Management Partner: Trends and Services

In today's competitive markets quality assurance (QA) management is essential for businesses aiming to meet and exceed the strict standards of product quality...

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September

2024

What is the purpose of quality assurance in quality management

At the heart of societal growth and business success lies the fundamental element of trust. In the absence of trust, systems, relationships, and commercial endeavors...

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September

2024

Essential QA Testing Practices in Software Development

Quality Assurance (QA) is critical in the software development lifecycle, focusing not just on identifying bugs but on preventing them from occurring. By adhering to predefined...

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September

2024

What alternatives are there to Professional Employment Organisations (PEOs)?

It’s extremely common nowadays for businesses, especially those involved in product manufacturing, to have international business operations, global supply chains...

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September

2024

Manufacturing Landscape in Vietnam: Insights and Opportunities

Vietnam's manufacturing industry has grown exponentially due to its strategic geographic location, competitive labor costs, rapid industrialisation, infrastructure...

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September

2024

Mexico’s IMMEX Program - A Simple Overview

Mexico has always encouraged investors and foreign companies to manufacture in Mexico. This has been largely through tax incentives, grants, economic policies, duty...

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September

2024

What are Boeing’s recent quality problems?

On 24 August 2024, NASA announced that the astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore would need to wait until next year to be safely returned to Earth. The astronauts were...

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September

2024

What are Maquiladoras?

Maquiladoras are manufacturing facilities in Mexico that work together with a company’s main office in the United States. These plants let businesses take advantage...

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August

2024

How to Hire a Local SQE in China ?

Hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in China is a critical move for any company that relies on Chinese suppliers. The SQE plays a pivotal role in ensuring that...

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July

2024

What Role Does ERP Play in the Manufacturing Industry?

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. It's a type of software that companies use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement...

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July

2024

What is Continuous Flow Manufacturing?

In manufacturing, the quest for efficiency, quality, and speed has led to the adoption of various methodologies aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing costs...

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July

2024

What is RMA in Manufacturing? A Guide to Returns Management

Return Merchandise Authorization, or RMA for short, plays a pivotal role in both manufacturing and retail worlds. It connects two critical concepts...

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July

2024

Embracing Traceability: A Key to Excellence in Manufacturing

Traceability in manufacturing refers to the ability to track and trace every aspect of the production and distribution process...

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May

2024

SA8000 Certification: How to ensure ethical labor practices

SA8000, originating from Social Accountability International (SAI), is a globally recognized certification program designed to uphold...

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May

2024

A3 Process: A Structured Problem-Solving Approach

The A3 process, derived from the practices of Toyota, is a structured problem-solving methodology designed to address complex...

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February

2024

Examples Of Lean Manufacturing - Improved Efficiency

Lean manufacturing is a key method used to streamline production. Its overall objective is to maximise value and customer...

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February

2024

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Quick Guide

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is an essential tool used for ensuring product quality and reliability. It offers a method...

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February

2024

Difference Between Quality Control and Quality Inspection

When you’re working with quality management professionals, you probably hear the terms ‘quality control’ and ‘quality inspection’ used a lot...

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February

2024

New Product Introduction

New Product Introduction (NPI) is the process of taking a product from the initial concept stage through to mass production and commercialization ...

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February

2024

The 8 Lean Six Sigma Wastes

Lean and Six Sigma are two process improvement tools that can be used separately or together to enhance efficiency and quality ...

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February

2024

Six Sigma vs Lean

Six Sigma and Lean are two commonly used methods for improving manufacturing operational excellence. While both are process ...

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January

2024

How to Improve Quality in Manufacturing?

Quality is a vital factor in manufacturing, as it affects every aspect of the production process and the final ...

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January

2024

Inspection Methods For Manufacturing

Welcome to the realm of making things just right - manufacturing inspection, the quality control maestro. It's like ...

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January

2024

A Comprehensive Guide to the 5 Phases of Six Sigma

Embark on an exploration of Six Sigma, a transformative method that is reshaping how industries approach system ...

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January

2024

Kaizen - Understanding how it’s used to improve manufacturing performance

Continuous improvement and Lean systems are related concepts that aim to enhance the efficiency, quality, and value of products ...

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January

2024

What Is Continuous Improvement With Lean Systems?

Continuous improvement and Lean systems are related concepts that aim to enhance the efficiency, quality, and value of products ...

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December

2023

Production Part Approval Process: A Path to Supplier Success

One of the key tools AMREP uses in its quality engineering work is the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Here, we explain what ...

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November

2023

Why you need on-site QC inspections even more in the age of AI

2023 was the year when suddenly everybody was talking about AI. The creative industries worried about how generative AI image, sound, and writing ...

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November

2023

Optimizing Your Process Audit Checklist

A process audit checklist is a tool that helps you to evaluate the performance and compliance of a process against a set of standards or criteria...

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November

2023

VDA 6.3 Process Audit

VDA 6.3, an acronym for Verband der Automobilindustrie (German Association of the Automotive Industry), sets the stage for a meticulous examination ...

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October

2023

What is a Manufacturing Process Audit?

A manufacturing process audit is a systematic and in-depth examination of manufacturing processes to assess production performance and identify potential or ...

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October

2023

What is a Layered Process Audit?

Layered Process Audit is a quality tool designed specifically for manufacturing management. It is meant for auditing organizational processes ...

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September

2023

What is Quality Audit?

A quality audit is a procedure in which a team of auditors, either internal or external, thoroughly examines a quality system. It is a key component ...

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October

2022

The 7 R's of Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management (SCM) is the process of planning, measuring, and monitoring the flow of goods and services from the suppliers ...

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October

2022

Global Supply Chain Risks And How To Mitigate Them

In today's fast-paced, global supply chain environment, manufacturers must react quickly and effectively to changing market conditions ...

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October

2022

Principles Of Supply Chain Management - Proven Methods

Supply chain management is a complex process that involves managing vendors, inventory, and logistics....

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September

2022

How Did AMREP Begin? – Our Founder Speaks

AMREP Supplier Management Services has been in business for over 30 years. In this interview with Sharon Wong from the Singapore Quality Reliability...