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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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      1,038
      Latest: Which year was the First Edition of TS16949 released ? jhons, Jul 12, 2018
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    2. ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems

      ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems - Published September 2015
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      463
      Messages:
      4,635
      Latest: Detailed Plan for implementing ISO 9001:2015 Parthkumar Jani, Aug 14, 2018 at 2:37 PM
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    3. ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems
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      11
      Messages:
      54
      Latest: Implement Monitoring System for medical facilities Gracy, Jun 12, 2018
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    4. ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems- Published September 2015
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      17
      Messages:
      81
      Latest: Passing on old instruments Anna Wagstaffe, Jul 17, 2018
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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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      146
      Messages:
      1,223
      Latest: Permitted exclusion for IATF16949 standard Andy Nichols, Aug 14, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    2. APQP and PPAP

      APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
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      28
      Messages:
      152
      Latest: Not feeling the love for element 9 ncwalker, Aug 7, 2018
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    3. VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie

      Germany's VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie
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      4
      Messages:
      12
      Latest: Certified VDA 6.3 Auditor Kiran Walimbe, Mar 12, 2018
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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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      22
      Messages:
      102
      Latest: ***Seeking AS9100 certification*** (Already ISO 9001:2015 certified) Andy Nichols, Aug 6, 2018
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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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      Messages:
      410
      Latest: ISO13485 - The correct standard for pharmaceutical packaging? Greig, Jul 26, 2018
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    2. ISO 14971 - Medical Devices Risk Management

      ISO 14971 - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices
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      6
      Messages:
      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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      17
      Messages:
      63
      Latest: IEC 60601 Patient Monitor Brightness Requirement SZ5261, Sep 21, 2017
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    4. IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software

      IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes
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      3
      Messages:
      20
      Latest: Certification to BS EN 62304:2006 Andy Nichols, Nov 9, 2017
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    5. IEC 62366 - Medical Devices Usability Engineering

      IEC 62366 - Application of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
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      2
      Messages:
      8
      Latest: Usability procedure yodon, Apr 3, 2018
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    6. Canada Medical Device Regulations

      Canada Medical Device Regulations
      Discussions:
      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
      Discussions:
      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:
      30
      Messages:
      137
      Latest: clinical evaluation riri1912, Feb 6, 2018
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    9. US Medical Device Regulations

      United States Medical Device Regulations
      Discussions:
      22
      Messages:
      72
      Latest: Would the FDA audit my company? Zara Joyce, May 9, 2017
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    10. Other Medical Device Regulations World-Wide

      Other Medical Device Regulations World-Wide
      Discussions:
      13
      Messages:
      38
      Latest: Standard, regulation for neurostimulators QualityB, Jul 19, 2018
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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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      10
      Messages:
      38
      Latest: 8.1.1 Multi-employer workplaces John C. Abnet, May 4, 2018
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    2. HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points

      HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
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      2
      Messages:
      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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      17
      Messages:
      90
      Latest: Quality manual for ISO 17025:2017 Ameet Kulkarni, Jul 20, 2018
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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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      40
      Messages:
      256
      Latest: Range of samples for gage R&R? Miner, Aug 13, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    3. Gage Calibration and Uncertainty

      Gage Calibration and Uncertainty
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      17
      Messages:
      126
      Latest: Gauge verification ncwalker, Jul 2, 2018
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    4. SPC - Statistical Process Control

      SPC - Statistical Process Control
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      30
      Messages:
      215
      Latest: How can I manage the defective rate in this situation? tony s, Aug 4, 2018
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    5. Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …

      Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …
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      23
      Messages:
      118
      Latest: Capability Models in Geogebra ncwalker, Jul 31, 2018
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    6. Sampling, Standards and Inspection

      Sampling, Standards and Inspection
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      Messages:
      148
      Latest: What is integration parameters Stephen Wakefield, Jul 20, 2018
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    7. Reliability Analysis

      Reliability Analysis
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      2
      Messages:
      19
      Latest: Reliability Prediction by knowing component counts and processes involved Mike wizowski, Sep 22, 2017
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    8. DOE - Design of Experiments

      DOE - Design of Experiments
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      9
      Messages:
      57
      Latest: CCF Design Axial Points Outliers Miner, Nov 10, 2017
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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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      5
      Messages:
      27
      Latest: Smooth Ring Gauge - ease of fit Golfman25, Nov 23, 2016
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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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      20
      Messages:
      124
      Latest: FMEA Recommended Action ncwalker, Aug 7, 2018
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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…
      Discussions:
      19
      Messages:
      164
      Latest: 5S audit checklist Kiran Walimbe, Mar 12, 2018
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    2. Documentation Control, Procedures, Templates,...

      Documentation Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates
      Discussions:
      27
      Messages:
      185
      Latest: Using a Wiki to Implement a QMS RobertC, Aug 14, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    3. Supplier Quality, Audits & Other Supplier Issues

      Supplier Quality, Supplier Audits and Other Supplier Issues
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      13
      Messages:
      96
      Latest: Independence of QA / QC Personnel normzone, Dec 14, 2016
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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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      7
      Messages:
      41
      Latest: Stuck on ASQ CQE Questions Cleoppa, Mar 31, 2018
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    2. Registrars (Certification Bodies) & Registration

      Registrars (Certification Bodies) and Registration
      Discussions:
      13
      Messages:
      85
      Latest: Experiences with TUV, DQS, and/or BSI? Candi1024, Nov 7, 2017
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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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      2
      Messages:
      4
      Latest: Requesting a new auditor Miner, May 2, 2016
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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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      22
      Messages:
      342
      Latest: You CAN audit your own work! Andy Nichols, Jul 18, 2018
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    2. Process Audits and Layered Process Audits

      Process Audits and Layered Process Audits
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      10
      Messages:
      132
      Latest: Carte Blanche for an Audit Programme RoxaneB, Jul 30, 2017
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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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      9
      Messages:
      45
      Latest: Supplier quality certifications required Mustafa Kamal Pasha, Aug 7, 2018
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    2. Training - Internal, External and Web-Based

      Training - Internal, External, Web-Based and Distance Learning
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      15
      Messages:
      125
      Latest: Project Management Training-Recommendations required Ardaqr, Aug 15, 2016
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    3. Job Openings and Employment Opportunities

      Job Openings and Employment Opportunities
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      6
      Messages:
      14
      Latest: normzone is a free agent again ... normzone, Mar 12, 2018
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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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      43
      Messages:
      243
      Latest: Are you a Despotic or Synergistic Manager?? Lee Christian, Jul 31, 2018
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  14. General Discussion Forums

    General Discussion Forums

    1. New Member Introductions

      New Member Introductions
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      Messages:
      622
      Latest: Hello all! Atul Khandekar, Aug 10, 2018 at 9:44 AM
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    2. Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum

      Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      811
      Latest: Grace Periods in Calibration and Maintenance Intervals Melissa237, Aug 1, 2018
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  15. Resources

    Forum containing discussion threads about Resources uploaded.

    1. Resource Forum

      Discussion Forum for Resources Uploaded.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      137
      Latest: Risk based QMS Planner: 9001-2015 amanda skinner, Jun 22, 2018
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