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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: Clause 7.5.2 (Validation Process) Nick1, Jun 13, 2017
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    2. ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems

      ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems - Published September 2015
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      252
      Messages:
      2,846
      Latest: FMEA or eq. Risk analysis on internal and external issues Hatem, Jun 27, 2017 at 10:41 PM
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    3. ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems
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      8
      Messages:
      50
      Latest: Is it an NC if Legal register contained outdated legislation? Speran, Dec 28, 2016
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    4. ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems- Published September 2015
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      13
      Messages:
      64
      Latest: 3.3.3: Life Cycle Perspective: Need help on procedure MCW8888, Jun 1, 2017
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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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      92
      Messages:
      801
      Latest: IATF16949 documentation Andy Nichols, Jun 28, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    2. APQP and PPAP

      APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
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      22
      Messages:
      124
      Latest: PSW signed off by the customer surfista, Jun 20, 2017
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    3. VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie

      Germany's VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie
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      4
      Messages:
      11
      Latest: Certified VDA 6.3 Auditor Roy Gray, Sep 27, 2016
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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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      15
      Messages:
      77
      Latest: Dual Certified QMS (ISO 9001 & AS 9100D) Andy Nichols, Jun 19, 2017
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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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      48
      Messages:
      340
      Latest: Every change required communication? Jose Ramon Salazar, Jun 20, 2017
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    2. ISO 14971 - Medical Devices Risk Management

      ISO 14971 - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices
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      5
      Messages:
      47
      Latest: Risk Analysis Checklist? ncwalker, Dec 5, 2016
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    3. IEC 60601 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety

      IEC 60601 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standards Series
      Discussions:
      16
      Messages:
      59
      Latest: mopp requirement between paddles of defibrillator and secondary part Vintage Goose, Jun 15, 2017
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    4. IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software

      IEC 62304 - Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes
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      2
      Messages:
      15
      Latest: New product Introduction- Software Requirements Naveen Goyal, Mar 21, 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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      1
      Messages:
      4
      Latest: How to demonstrate that users understand labeling? fialor, Aug 30, 2016
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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:
      27
      Messages:
      131
      Latest: EU REACH compliance johnnymo77, Jun 27, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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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:
      11
      Messages:
      32
      Latest: INMETRO certfication - medical monitors Vintage Goose, Nov 28, 2016
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  5. Health & Food Safety

    Health & Food Safety

    1. OHSAS - Occupational Health and Safety

      OHSAS - Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Services
      Discussions:
      8
      Messages:
      33
      Latest: ISO 45001 - Further delay? Release in 2017 expected. Andy Nichols, May 26, 2017
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    2. HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points

      HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
      Discussions:
      1
      Messages:
      2
      Latest: HACCP standards Andy Nichols, Jul 8, 2016
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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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      12
      Messages:
      69
      Latest: ISO17025: Equipment Calibration and Verification steve gill, Jun 22, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    2. Gage R&R and MSA - Measurement Systems Analysis

      Gage R&R and MSA - Measurement Systems Analysis
      Discussions:
      33
      Messages:
      225
      Latest: Gage R&R Type 2 on automated test equipment - Should it not be Type III? Gazlar, Jun 12, 2017
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    3. Gage Calibration and Uncertainty

      Gage Calibration and Uncertainty
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      15
      Messages:
      110
      Latest: Calibration for plain Ring Gages Andy Nichols, Jun 23, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    4. SPC - Statistical Process Control

      SPC - Statistical Process Control
      Discussions:
      25
      Messages:
      187
      Latest: SPC for batch production: cutting tool manufacturing tony s, May 5, 2017
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    5. Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …

      Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …
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      16
      Messages:
      100
      Latest: What method to validate? Chris Glover, May 31, 2017
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    6. Sampling, Standards and Inspection

      Sampling, Standards and Inspection
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      18
      Messages:
      121
      Latest: Standard for rounding measurements Miner, Apr 28, 2017
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    7. Reliability Analysis

      Reliability Analysis
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      2
      Messages:
      16
      Latest: Does your company have a formal reliability program charanjit singh, Apr 29, 2017
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    8. DOE - Design of Experiments

      DOE - Design of Experiments
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      6
      Messages:
      46
      Latest: Relationship between a response and predictor variables essegn, Mar 24, 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
      Discussions:
      16
      Messages:
      109
      Latest: Examples of preventive action - PFMEA Andy Nichols, Jun 9, 2017
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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:
      161
      Latest: Root Cause Analysis Analysis Chris Vallee, May 30, 2017
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    2. Documentation Control, Procedures, Templates,...

      Documentation Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates
      Discussions:
      18
      Messages:
      148
      Latest: Advise on document control! yodon, May 19, 2017
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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
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      32
      Latest: Preparing for the ASQ CQE exam Ashraf Zanaty, May 9, 2017
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    2. Registrars (Certification Bodies) & Registration

      Registrars (Certification Bodies) and Registration
      Discussions:
      11
      Messages:
      76
      Latest: "What is my Auditor going to want to see or ask?" Andy Nichols, Jun 9, 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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      15
      Messages:
      273
      Latest: Where's the "effect" when "ineffective" is reported? tony s, May 5, 2017
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    2. Process Audits and Layered Process Audits

      Process Audits and Layered Process Audits
      Discussions:
      9
      Messages:
      113
      Latest: I'm struggling to understand... normzone, May 2, 2017
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  12. Professional Development and Training

    Professional Development and Training

    1. Professional Certifications and Degrees

      Professional Certifications and Degrees
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      41
      Latest: Best Certifications to Get for Quality Manager hogheavenfarm, May 19, 2017
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    2. Training - Internal, External and Web-Based

      Training - Internal, External, Web-Based and Distance Learning
      Discussions:
      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
      Discussions:
      5
      Messages:
      13
      Latest: Quality Engineer job with a medical device company in Indiana Jim Cullen, Jul 8, 2016
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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
      Discussions:
      33
      Messages:
      199
      Latest: Critical Assessment on Quality (management) steve gill, Jun 27, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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  14. General Discussion Forums

    General Discussion Forums

    1. New Member Introductions

      New Member Introductions
      Discussions:
      98
      Messages:
      478
      Latest: New here too Atul Khandekar, Jun 22, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    2. Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum

      Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum
      Discussions:
      52
      Messages:
      772
      Latest: Friday Hangout Andy Nichols, Jun 23, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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  15. Resources

    Forum containing discussion threads about Resources uploaded.

    1. Resource Forum

      Discussion Forum for Resources Uploaded.
      Discussions:
      55
      Messages:
      131
      Latest: Risk-Based EMS Planner_ISO 14001:2015 Jennifer Kirley, Jun 11, 2017
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