How to Conduct a QMS Audit in India?
How to Conduct a QMS Audit in India?
17 - June 2025
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17 - June 2025
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June
2025
Common Problems with Contract Manufacturers and How to Solve Them
Outsourcing production to contract manufacturers (CMs) can streamline operation
12 - June 2025
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June
2025
How Quality Control Inspections Work in Thailand
How Quality Control Inspections Work in Thailand...
2 - June 2025
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June
2025
Supplier Audits: What They Are and Why Your Business Can’t Ignore Them
In any business that depends on external suppliers, quality and consistency are non-negotiable. But how can you be sure that your suppliers are truly delivering what they promise? One of the most ....
26 - May 2025
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May
2025
India vs China Manufacturing: Best Choice for Your Business in 2025
Global manufacturing is continuously evolving at a remarkable pace. Geopolitical shifts, digital transformation, cost pressures, and supply chain realignments are prompting businesses....
20 - May 2025
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May
2025
Solving Supplier Quality Issues in Mexico: What You Can Do
Mexico has emerged as a major hub for manufacturing and supply chain operations, especially for companies i....
19 - May 2025
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May
2025
How to Monitor Supplier Performance Remotely: Tools & Tactics
Supplier performance directly impacts your product quality, operational efficiency, and brand reputation. But with teams often working across different time zones and continents....
12 - May 2025
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May
2025
Guide to Qualifying New Suppliers in Malaysia for Manufacturing Success
Malaysia is a premier manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia. According to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), “Malaysia, with its extensive trade....
22 - April 2025
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April
2025
Total Quality Management in Healthcare: Elevating Patient Care and Operational Efficiency
Healthcare is rapidly evolving, ensuring consistent and high-quality patient care. Total Quality Management (TQM) in healthcare is more than just a buzzword—it is a powerful....
16 - April 2025
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April
2025
Principles of Total Quality Management (TQM)
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a mindset that involves everyone in the organization working toward a common goal: achieving excellence through quality. From....
10 - April 2025
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April
2025
Benefits of Implementing Total Quality Management (TQM)
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a business philosophy that prioritizes quality in every aspect of an organization. TQM is more than just a set of practices....
03 - April 2025
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2025
Total Quality Management Tools
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a comprehensive approach aimed at improving the quality of products and services. It involves all members of an organization in the process of continuous improvement. TQM....
25 - March 2025
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March
2025
Quality Control in Healthcare
Quality control in healthcare involves the systematic monitoring and evaluation of healthcare processes to meet established standards and regulatory requirements. Quality control is essential in preventing errors, enhancing treatment outcomes, and optimizing healthcare services....
18 - March 2025
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March
2025
Total Quality Control
Total Quality Control (TQC) is a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of products, services, and processes within an organization. It emphasizes ...
12 - March 2025
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March
2025
Total Quality Management Vs Six Sigma
The success of an organization is closely tied to the effectiveness of its continuous improvement (CI) efforts. Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma ...
05 - March 2025
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March
2025
How to Become a Quality Control Inspector
Quality inspectors are employed across all manufacturing industries to carefully examine finished products for defects such as scratches ...
28 - February 2025
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February
2025
Initial Production Inspection (IPI)
Quality control is not just about checking the finished product; it's about taking the right steps from ...
27 - February 2025
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February
2025
During Production Inspection
Quality isn’t a choice; it’s a commitment that begins the moment production starts. PwC’s Global Manufacturing Report suggests that companies ...
19 - February 2025
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February
2025
Quality Control Skills for Maintaining High Product Standards
Companies rely on QC professionals to detect defects, prevent errors, and improve processes. But what skills are necessary for success in this field? To excel ...
13 - February 2025
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February
2025
QC Tests and Checks in Quality Management
Quality Control (QC) tests and checks ensure that every product leaving the production line is reliable, functional, and defect-free. QC techniques. And the ...
22 - January 2025
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January
2025
Quality Control in Automotive Industry
In the automotive industry, product quality is an important issue as it is linked to safety and human life. And the ...
10 - January 2025
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January
2025
Quality Control Methods
Broadly speaking, the quality control process has three steps: the specification of what is wanted, the production of things to satisfy the specification ...
07 - January 2025
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January
2025
Quality Assurance Vs Quality Control
The emphasis on customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement is central to both quality assurance and quality control. Quality assurance ...
06 - January 2025
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January
2025
Quality Control:Definition, Significance, and Methods
Quality standards not substantially different from ours have been evident for centuries.Feigenbaumn’s definition of quality says ...
20 - December 2024
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December
2024
Effective TQM Practices and Strategies for Business Success
Quality is a key differentiator for success, and organizations must adopt strategies that drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Total Quality Management...
20 - December 2024
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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...
12 - December 2024
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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...
11 - December 2024
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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...
10 - December 2024
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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...
26 - November 2024
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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...
26 - November 2024
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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...
19 - November 2024
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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...
15 - November 2024
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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...
23 - October 2024
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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...
22 - October 2024
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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...
21 - October 2024
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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...
14 - October 2024
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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...
25 - September 2024
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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...
25 - September 2024
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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...
24 - September 2024
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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...
23 - September 2024
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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...
23 - September 2024
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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...
19 - September 2024
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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...
16 - September 2024
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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...
10 - September 2024
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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...
09 - September 2024
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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...
27 - August 2024
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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...
24 - July 2024
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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...
23 - July 2024
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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...
18 - July 2024
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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...
12 - July 2024
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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...
15 - May 2024
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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...
01 - May 2024
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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...
21 - February 2024
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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...
21 - February 2024
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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...
15 - February 2024
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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...
14 - February 2024
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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 ...
14 - February 2024
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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 ...
02 - February 2024
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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 ...
18 - January 2024
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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 ...
18 - January 2024
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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 ...
08 - January 2024
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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 ...
03 - January 2024
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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 ...
03 - January 2024
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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 ...
30 - December 2023
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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 ...
21 - November 2023
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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 ...
21 - November 2023
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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...
21 - November 2023
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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 ...
06 - October 2023
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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 ...
05 - October 2023
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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 ...
21 - September 2023
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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 ...
14 - October 2022
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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 ...
13 - October 2022
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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 ...
10 - October 2022
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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....
16 - September 2022
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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...
09 - September 2022
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September
2022
Supplier Performance Evaluation - Quick Overview
Your suppliers are essential to your business, ensuring that you have all your products and materials at cost-effective prices....
31 - August 2022
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August
2022
Supplier Quality Management - Complete Overview
Supplier quality management plays an integral role in the success of any manufacturing plant. It also helps OEM companies to deal with ...
10 - May 2022
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May
2022
First Article Inspections - Everything You Need To Know
First Article Inspections (FAI) is an advanced quality inspection method that allows you to verify production results thoroughly ...
10 - April 2022
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April
2022
How To Manage Difficult Suppliers
Most supplier problem resolutions do not start at the production stage. Many problems begin from working with suppliers whose...
08 - April 2022
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April
2022
AMREP Raises the Roof on Chinese Solar Panel Quality
A Canadian energy infrastructure provider enlisted AMREPInspect to help them prevent quality problems with their ‘Made in China’...
06 - April 2022
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April
2022
How to Effectively Manage Your Suppliers in Mexico?
With the rush of the automotive and aerospace industries into Mexico over the last few years, it’s been an extremely busy...
30 - March 2022
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March
2022
Third-Party Quality Companies To Check Verified Suppliers
Online supplier directories and B2B marketplaces like Alibaba, Global Sources, IndiaMart, DH Gate, and HKTDC have...
24 - March 2022
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March
2022
Quality Control Tools for Managing Your Outsourced Supply Chain
When you use a new supplier, start new production operations, or shift your manufacturing overseas, there is often a great mismatch between...
21 - March 2022
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March
2022
What Should Your Objectives Of Supplier Quality Management Be?
Your company has decided to outsource its production or source components from overseas suppliers. It’s a good approach ...
19 - March 2022
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March
2022
Quality Assurance Services on Some Customers’ Outsourced Products
AMREP Supplier Management Services is back again working in the Defense Electronics industry. Previously our work was...
