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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: Is 2008 still current? Andy Nichols, Jun 18, 2021 at 11:38 AM
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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: I'm taking on a new system RoxaneB, Jun 21, 2021 at 2:12 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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      185
      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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      2,186
      Latest: Outsourced process Andy Nichols, Jun 7, 2021
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    2. APQP and PPAP

      APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
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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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      Latest: Disagreement with auditor YD Forums, Jun 8, 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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      Latest: Looking for a wide Rollator /walker and other recommendations Andy Nichols, Jun 9, 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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      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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      21
      Latest: Traceability in Medical Software Development Process MrTetris, Oct 29, 2018
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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
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      Messages:
      152
      Latest: Recommendation for a book about the EU regulations Pubrica healthcare, May 24, 2021
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    9. US Medical Device Regulations

      United States Medical Device Regulations
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      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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      208
      Latest: Correction Factor Killian O'Leary, Mar 16, 2021
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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:
      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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      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:
      342
      Latest: My data is attribute but the distribution is normal Miner, Jan 20, 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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      Messages:
      275
      Latest: Incoming Material Traceability Jennifer Kirley, May 20, 2021
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    7. Reliability Analysis

      Reliability Analysis
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      4
      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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      43
      Messages:
      275
      Latest: FMEA for non-product processes Andy Nichols, Jun 21, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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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:
      247
      Latest: Culture and Quality Jennifer Kirley, Apr 11, 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 at 9:07 PM
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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: Audit Checklist - computer format or handwritten? tony s, Mar 18, 2021
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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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      Messages:
      79
      Latest: ASQ CRE experiences? Jennifer Kirley, Mar 11, 2021
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    2. Training - Internal, External and Web-Based

      Training - Internal, External, Web-Based and Distance Learning
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      17
      Messages:
      133
      Latest: Individual Certificate Transfer Smoothy Squish, Jan 18, 2020
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    3. Job Openings and Employment Opportunities

      Job Openings and Employment Opportunities
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      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
      Discussions:
      66
      Messages:
      371
      Latest: What's the future for the Quality Profession? Miner, Jun 17, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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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:
      838
      Latest: November - Quality Month Emma Jason, Apr 22, 2021
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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: Total Variance Equation Bev D, Aug 14, 2020
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