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  1. Quality Management and Environmental Standards

    Quality Management and Environmental Standards

    1. ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Systems

      ISO 9001:2008 - Quality Management Systems
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      Latest: Same KPI in different processes although related? Jennifer Kirley, Sep 19, 2021 at 4:44 PM
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    2. ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems

      ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems - Published September 2015
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      Latest: ISO9001 QMS: Quality Manual Examples & Templates pkfraser, Sep 20, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    3. ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems
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      57
      Latest: Calculation of energy use and waste JohnD, May 12, 2019
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    4. ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems- Published September 2015
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      36
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      184
      Latest: Guidance Regarding Additional Training for ISO 14001:2015 Jennifer Kirley, May 23, 2021
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  2. Automotive Quality Standards

    Automotive Quality Standards

    1. IATF 16949:2016 - Automotive Quality Systems

      IATF 16949:2016 - International Automotive Quality Systems (Formerly: ISO/TS 16949)
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      2,218
      Latest: ISO 9001:2015 certified company move to IATF 16949:2016 Andy Nichols, Sep 20, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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    2. APQP and PPAP

      APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
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      36
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      194
      Latest: A Quick Question about AIAG / VDA FMEA Handbook... Andy Nichols, Jun 8, 2021
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    3. VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie

      Germany's VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie
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      29
      Latest: Is it a nonconformity if RoxaneB, Apr 30, 2021
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  3. Aerospace Standards

    Aerospace and Aviation Requirements

    1. AS 91XX - Aerospace Quality Standards

      SAE AS 9100, AS 9110, AS 9120 - Aerospace Quality Standards and Requirements
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      245
      Latest: AS9102 section 4.5.c. Jake_E, Aug 30, 2021
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  4. Medical Device Standards and Regulations

    Medical Device Standards and Regulations

    1. ISO 13485 and ISO 14969 – Medical Devices QMS

      ISO 13485 and ISO 14969 – Medical Devices Quality Management System
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      574
      Latest: ISO13485: Marketing materials and design files Ana Silva, Aug 24, 2021
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    2. ISO 14971 - Medical Devices Risk Management

      ISO 14971 - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices
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      Latest: Certification to ISO 14971 ? Quality Manager Liz, Dec 8, 2017
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    3. IEC 60601 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety

      IEC 60601 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standards Series
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      Messages:
      69
      Latest: Defining a lower ESD test limit for 60601 test Alex Mayer, Feb 22, 2021
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    4. IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software

      IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes
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      22
      Latest: Traceability in Medical Software Development Process yodon, Jul 21, 2021
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    5. IEC 62366 - Medical Devices Usability Engineering

      IEC 62366 - Application of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
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      8
      Latest: Usability procedure yodon, Apr 3, 2018
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    6. Canada Medical Device Regulations

      Canada Medical Device Regulations
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      Messages:
      6
      Latest: CMDCAS addition to ISO 13485 OrangeIsEnergy, Aug 25, 2015
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    7. China Medical Device Regulations

      China Medical Device Regulations
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      5
      Messages:
      23
      Latest: New China RoHS Regulation [Effective on July 2016] QAengineer13, Apr 29, 2016
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    8. EU Medical Device Regulations

      European Union Medical Device Regulations
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      37
      Messages:
      153
      Latest: Article 12 Procedure Pack Labelling Requirements Stephen1985, Jul 26, 2021
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    9. US Medical Device Regulations

      United States Medical Device Regulations
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      Messages:
      81
      Latest: Economic operators in the US Chaïma, Nov 24, 2020
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    10. Other Medical Device Regulations World-Wide

      Other Medical Device Regulations World-Wide
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      16
      Messages:
      44
      Latest: Brazil / Japan: Essential Safety and Effectiveness Requirements MaxiFuer, Sep 15, 2019
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  5. Health & Food Safety

    Health & Food Safety

    1. OHSAS - Occupational Health and Safety

      OHSAS - Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Services
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      Latest: 45001 (5.4) consultation and participation of workers John C. Abnet, Nov 24, 2020
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    2. HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points

      HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
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      4
      Latest: Chocolate Mousse HACCP Plan Andy Nichols, Nov 30, 2017
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  6. Metrology and Statistical Analysis

    Metrology and Statistical Analysis

    1. ISO 17025 - Calibration and Test Laboratories

      ISO 17025 - Calibration and Test Laboratories
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      217
      Latest: Calibration Balance steadybo, Sep 16, 2021 at 6:16 AM
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    2. Gage R&R and MSA - Measurement Systems Analysis

      Gage R&R and MSA - Measurement Systems Analysis
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      403
      Latest: Calculating K1, K2, and K3 for 30 part sample Bev D, Jan 25, 2021
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    3. Gage Calibration and Uncertainty

      Gage Calibration and Uncertainty
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      Messages:
      143
      Latest: Linear scales... Mikegrow, Oct 13, 2020
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    4. SPC - Statistical Process Control

      SPC - Statistical Process Control
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      Messages:
      349
      Latest: SPC charts suitable for dependent data? E.g numbers on waiting list over time Miner, Jul 23, 2021
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    5. Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …

      Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …
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      160
      Latest: Process capability study in Chemical industry Bev D, Mar 13, 2021
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    6. Sampling, Standards and Inspection

      Sampling, Standards and Inspection
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      277
      Latest: Ballooning Drawings István Varró, Sep 16, 2021 at 3:50 PM
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    7. Reliability Analysis

      Reliability Analysis
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      Messages:
      21
      Latest: MIL-217 Quality Factor sherlockbob, Oct 9, 2020
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    8. DOE - Design of Experiments

      DOE - Design of Experiments
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      Messages:
      107
      Latest: "Subset" DOE Danig, Apr 12, 2021
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  7. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and Design

    Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and Design

    1. GD&T Standards and Practices - ASME & ISO

      GD&T Standards and Practices - ASME & ISO
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      12
      Messages:
      41
      Latest: Are the datums correct for these two drawings? Technology, May 7, 2021
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  8. Risk Analysis and Mitigation

    Risk Analysis and Mitigation

    1. FMEA - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

      FMEA - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
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      Messages:
      280
      Latest: FMEA for non-product processes BradM, Jun 28, 2021
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    2. HAZOP - Hazard and Operability Analysis

      HAZOP - Hazard and Operability Analysis
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    3. ISO 31000:2009 - Risk Management

      ISO 31000:2009 - Risk Management
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      3
      Messages:
      17
      Latest: Risk Management Process MCW8888, Jan 7, 2016
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  9. Common Quality Assurance Processes and Tools

    Common Quality Assurance Processes and Tools

    1. 5S, 5Why, 8D, TRIZ, SIPOC, RCA, Shainin Methods...

      5S, 5Why, 8D, TRIZ, SIPOC, RCA, Shainin Methods…
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      Messages:
      200
      Latest: Paint peel off issue Jennifer Kirley, Jan 3, 2021
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    2. Documentation Control, Procedures, Templates,...

      Documentation Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates
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      Messages:
      258
      Latest: Deviation Procedure tony s, Sep 14, 2021
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    3. Supplier Quality, Audits & Other Supplier Issues

      Supplier Quality, Supplier Audits and Other Supplier Issues
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      Messages:
      130
      Latest: Remote Supplier Audit Andy Nichols, Jun 21, 2021
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  10. Registrars & National/International Organizations

    Registrars and National/International Organizations

    1. ASQ, IRCA, IATF, Exemplar & Related Organizations

      ASQ, IRCA, IATF, Exemplar Global and Related Organizations
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Preparing for the ASQ CQE exam Miner, Mar 10, 2021
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    2. Registrars (Certification Bodies) & Registration

      Registrars (Certification Bodies) and Registration
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      Latest: Warning! Eric Twiname, Dec 10, 2020
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    3. Managing Your Certification Body Relationship

      Tips, hints and discussions on how to make a success of this unusual customer/supplier relationship...
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Preparing for your Virtual Certification Audit Andy Nichols, May 15, 2020
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  11. Auditing - Internal and External

    Auditing - Internal and External

    1. ISO 19011 - Auditing Management Systems Guidelines

      ISO 19011 - Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
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      Latest: When consultants do Internal Audits tony s, Sep 18, 2021 at 3:47 AM
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    2. Process Audits and Layered Process Audits

      Process Audits and Layered Process Audits
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      Latest: 4.4.1 ..."...shall determine the processes needed..." leyladonmez, Jan 5, 2021
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  12. Professional Development and Training

    Professional Development and Training

    1. Professional Certifications and Degrees

      Professional Certifications and Degrees
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      Latest: Masters degree - "Quality core tools - case study" for degree assignment Miki_Spaga, Sep 16, 2021 at 2:16 PM
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    2. Training - Internal, External and Web-Based

      Training - Internal, External, Web-Based and Distance Learning
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      136
      Latest: Statistical Process Control Demonstration Miner, Sep 2, 2021
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    3. Job Openings and Employment Opportunities

      Job Openings and Employment Opportunities
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      22
      Latest: Hardware/Software Engineer, Systems Engineer E-Automotives DariaBreitkreuz, Dec 1, 2020
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  13. All Other Topics

    All Other QMS Related Topics not covered above

    1. Other Quality and Business Related Topics

      All Other Quality Assurance and Business Systems Related Topics not Covered Above
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      Messages:
      392
      Latest: Car problems / recall material - manufacturer does not admit real fault Miki_Spaga, Sep 17, 2021 at 6:26 AM
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  14. General Discussion Forums

    General Discussion Forums

    1. New Member Introductions

      New Member Introductions
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      Messages:
      752
      Latest: Hello from PH Andy Nichols, Jun 8, 2021
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    2. Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum

      Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum
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      Messages:
      842
      Latest: Happy birthday Atul! Jennifer Kirley, Sep 18, 2021 at 1:18 AM
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  15. Resources

    Forum containing discussion threads about Resources uploaded.

    1. Resource Forum

      Discussion Forum for Resources Uploaded.
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      Latest: Total Variance Equation Bev D, Aug 14, 2020
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