CAPA Management Software Is Unnecessary Yes, you read that right—we are indeed saying that CAPA management software is unnecessary. This bold statement is a result of the way of thinking about CAPAs. While CAPAs must be…
Virgil Wongsokario21/04/2022
The External Audit Preparation Ideally, your business should be ready for an upcoming annual audit every day of the calendar year. However, most of the time, you'll need at least a few weeks to collect all…
Virgil Wongsokario13/04/2022
It's very important that you use a document version control system for your Quality Health Safety Management software. When audits are performed, the most common question is usually: “How do you know that this is the…
Virgil Wongsokario31/03/2022
QMS Platform vs. Other Quality Management Systems Many companies struggle with which solution to choose for their quality management system. Each solution has its strengths, but not every solution is the best fit for particular situations.…
Virgil Wongsokario10/03/2022
What Does TQM Mean? TQM stands for Total Quality Management, which is a structured approach to improving the overall organizational output by refining processes, products, services, and culture. The focus of this system lies in producing…
Virgil Wongsokario17/02/2022
The Importance of Tracking Non-Conformance Reports Non-conformance reports are a main part of the Quality Management System. This is the tool to track all kinds of issues within the organization. The term is widely used for…
Virgil Wongsokario19/01/2022
Setting Up a Cloud-Based Quality Management System Perhaps you want to set up a Quality Management System or you already have an effective QMS but want to make it cloud-based. We have created a number of…
Virgil Wongsokario12/01/2022
Quality control is a critical component of any business. The quality will determine your reputation and the bottom line for the company. Quality control has traditionally been done with paper products and inspection stations, slowing down…
Virgil Wongsokario12/11/2021
As mentioned in our previous post, having competent people is key in maintaining high-quality products and services. Obviously, having employees properly trained has a huge positive impact on the safety within the company as well, and…
Virgil Wongsokario12/10/2021
Quality Management, and especially delivering consistent quality, is key for the bottom line of any organization. When the quality goes down, every part of the organization will have to deal with the consequences. However, in order…
Nick Appel01/09/2021
We all know the importance of quality management, but more often than not, we look at this from a certification perspective. Over time, ISO9001 has become the equivalent of Quality Management, but obviously, this isn’t completely…
Nick Appel18/04/2021
Most quality standards are pretty clear on how an organization should handle its tools and equipment. They need to be in such a condition that they are able to produce the quality the company wants to…
Nick Appel04/03/2021
The position of Quality in the overall company strategy isn’t always clear. Yes, most companies claim that quality is their number one priority. This makes sense, as you can only deliver real value if you provide…
Nick Appel01/09/2020
The several different ISO standards can be great guidance when adding structure to an organization. However, the standard shouldn’t be the starting point for an organization when setting up any kind of management system. When you…
Nick Appel20/05/2020
Working from home can become quite tiresome and repetitive but it also holds some great opportunities for you as a Quality Manager. Normally you are running around with little time left to make fundamental improvements. We…
Nick Appel27/03/2020
Quality Management isn’t a one (wo)man show. Most of you Quality Managers know this is true, but within a significant number of companies, this is still the default. Phrases like “John is the Quality Manager, he…
Nick Appel24/02/2020
This week we organized a great workshop together with the Team of Brown Paper Audit. They introduced their refreshing point of view to audits. Rather than the one-on-one talks with people in the company, they recommend…
Nick Appel06/02/2020
Previously we touched upon whether or not a certificate is worth it. This post led to quite some discussion, with strong opinions from both sides. However, looking at Quality Management in general you can ask the…
Nick Appel17/01/2020
There have been thousands of articles written about Quality 4.0 in various contexts and for various industries. Some claim that you should gather information, make the SOP digital available and train employees via e-learning. Yes, you…
Nick Appel01/10/2019
Quality Management is regularly seen as a cost center. The organization may have the feeling they need to shell out a significant amount of money to set up a Quality Management System and get it off…
Nick Appel17/09/2019