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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
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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: Processes, procedures and requirements Andy Nichols, Jan 26, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    3. ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems
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      11
      Messages:
      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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      202
      Latest: Responsible waste stream - packaging russell nugent, Oct 19, 2022
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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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      2,489
      Latest: Preventative action challenges RoxaneB, Jan 24, 2023 at 12:04 AM
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    2. APQP and PPAP

      APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
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      Messages:
      221
      Latest: Risk Limiting Method (RPL) vs Risk Priority Number (RPN) on D/PFMEA Andy Nichols, Dec 30, 2022
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    3. VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie

      Germany's VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie
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      12
      Messages:
      42
      Latest: Supplier Audit Verification Andy Nichols, Jan 17, 2023
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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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      Messages:
      399
      Latest: Aircraft GAPP Software Testing Compliance Question WattsJA, Jan 17, 2023
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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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      Latest: ISO 13485 Kishnu Vaarma ROSS, Nov 14, 2022
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    2. ISO 14971 - Medical Devices Risk Management

      ISO 14971 - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices
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      50
      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:
      71
      Latest: Defining a lower ESD test limit for 60601 test Wins Letshawn, May 16, 2022
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    4. IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software

      IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes
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      Latest: Does IEC-62304 suggest that the tools used for configuration management be validated(CSV'd)) yodon, Oct 12, 2022
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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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      1
      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
      Discussions:
      38
      Messages:
      153
      Latest: Veterinary Medical Devices Heather Hargreaves, Mar 2, 2022
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    9. US Medical Device Regulations

      United States Medical Device Regulations
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      24
      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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      17
      Messages:
      77
      Latest: is NEBOSH worth it ? Andy Nichols, Oct 22, 2022
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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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      42
      Messages:
      256
      Latest: Internal Quality audit for Equipment Calibration laboratory Jessica Peralta, Nov 15, 2022
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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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      Messages:
      424
      Latest: Interpretation of the coefficient. MSA Miner, Dec 13, 2022
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    3. Gage Calibration and Uncertainty

      Gage Calibration and Uncertainty
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      Messages:
      152
      Latest: .437 x 20 UNF - 2B Thread plug gage Andy Nichols, Aug 9, 2022
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    4. SPC - Statistical Process Control

      SPC - Statistical Process Control
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      Messages:
      365
      Latest: Cpk >2.5, data is normal, but SPC is totally out of control Chris Halbower, Jul 19, 2022
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    5. Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …

      Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …
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      Messages:
      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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      Messages:
      281
      Latest: LTPD and interpretations. Bev D, Jan 18, 2022
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    7. Reliability Analysis

      Reliability Analysis
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      5
      Messages:
      22
      Latest: Why PCB FIT rate is not considered as per ISO26262 Irbaz, Nov 21, 2021
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    8. DOE - Design of Experiments

      DOE - Design of Experiments
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      Messages:
      128
      Latest: DoE with a large number of categorical variables Miner, Jan 12, 2023
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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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      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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      45
      Messages:
      302
      Latest: Risk Analysis & Preventive Action Andy Nichols, Nov 2, 2022
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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:
      215
      Latest: I'm seeking some new 5s examples ... what are your favorites? Andy Nichols, Jun 14, 2022
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    2. Documentation Control, Procedures, Templates,...

      Documentation Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates
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      300
      Latest: Paint Manufacturing - Quality Plan Miner, Dec 14, 2022
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    3. Supplier Quality, Audits & Other Supplier Issues

      Supplier Quality, Supplier Audits and Other Supplier Issues
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      133
      Latest: Supplier approval and monitoring yodon, Sep 6, 2022
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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:
      64
      Latest: Exemplar Global Audit Simulator Andy Nichols, Feb 3, 2022
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    2. Registrars (Certification Bodies) & Registration

      Registrars (Certification Bodies) and Registration
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      Messages:
      110
      Latest: CB Reducing Audit Durations Andy Nichols, Oct 27, 2021
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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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      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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      Messages:
      727
      Latest: It’s the planning, not the checklist… Andy Nichols, Jan 26, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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    2. Process Audits and Layered Process Audits

      Process Audits and Layered Process Audits
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      Messages:
      152
      Latest: Audit Software for Tablets (no cloud connection) Blake T, Dec 16, 2022
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Quality Professionals - are we missing the mark? WattsJA, Jan 13, 2023
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    2. Training - Internal, External and Web-Based

      Training - Internal, External, Web-Based and Distance Learning
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      Messages:
      140
      Latest: Individual Training in basic metrology Andy Nichols, Jun 17, 2022
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    3. Job Openings and Employment Opportunities

      Job Openings and Employment Opportunities
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      14
      Messages:
      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:
      433
      Latest: DIN 79010 2020 , EN 15194 , ISO4210 STANDARD Andy Nichols, Jan 5, 2023
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  14. General Discussion Forums

    General Discussion Forums

    1. New Member Introductions

      New Member Introductions
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      Messages:
      789
      Latest: Hello from Scotland Andy Nichols, Oct 27, 2022
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    2. Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum

      Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum
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      Messages:
      867
      Latest: QA (real world) manufacturing issues Andy Nichols, Oct 18, 2022
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: New ISO 9001 Myths Book now available! Andy Nichols, Oct 6, 2022
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