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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: Quality ISO 9001:2008 in IT Service Delivery and Support Organization Kamran ali, Mar 5, 2019
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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: Confirmation that workers have read and will follow procedures BradM, Apr 24, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    3. ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems

      ISO 14001:2004 - Environmental Management Systems
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      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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      120
      Latest: Achievement of Objectives tony s, Apr 10, 2019
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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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      1,444
      Latest: 7.5.1.1 d - How to document customer-specific requirements in a matrix John C. Abnet, Apr 24, 2019 at 3:55 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:
      154
      Latest: APQP files may be of some help Andy Nichols, Jan 3, 2019
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    3. VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie

      Germany's VDA Standards - Verband der Automobilindustrie
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      5
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      13
      Latest: PSB audit checklist Faith Brink, Oct 8, 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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      123
      Latest: 7.3 - Awareness about ethical behavior at workplace Golfman25, Nov 26, 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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      460
      Latest: 3rd Party Supplier Audit in China: ISO 13485 & 21 CFR 820 John C. Abnet, Apr 17, 2019
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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
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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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      Latest: About Classification Exemption Ata Arslanlı, Dec 18, 2018
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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 Sofware 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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      33
      Messages:
      143
      Latest: OEM/PLM collaboration under the new MDR alexamine90, Apr 17, 2019
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    9. US Medical Device Regulations

      United States Medical Device Regulations
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      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
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      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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      Messages:
      45
      Latest: 45001 compliance with 18001 Jennifer Kirley, Mar 31, 2019
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    2. HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points

      HACCP - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
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      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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      Messages:
      148
      Latest: ...risk levels established by the laboratory. tony s, Apr 10, 2019
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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:
      320
      Latest: Is it necessary to do MSA every time after regular calibration? Bev D, Apr 22, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    3. Gage Calibration and Uncertainty

      Gage Calibration and Uncertainty
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      Messages:
      128
      Latest: Calibration Software Recommendations Stanley, Nov 28, 2018
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    4. SPC - Statistical Process Control

      SPC - Statistical Process Control
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      Messages:
      237
      Latest: SPC - normal normal distribution? Miner, Apr 24, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    5. Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …

      Capability - Process, Machine, Gage …
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      121
      Latest: Quantile Cpk Pongsakorn, Oct 30, 2018
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    6. Sampling, Standards and Inspection

      Sampling, Standards and Inspection
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      Messages:
      167
      Latest: Flying parts - Incoming inspection Andy Nichols, Mar 27, 2019
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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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      12
      Messages:
      71
      Latest: 4 factors, 8 runs. Fractional Factorial Design or Plackett-Burman? Miner, Mar 19, 2019
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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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      6
      Messages:
      30
      Latest: Profile of a Surface - Tube Dennis Biesma, Mar 26, 2019
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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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      29
      Messages:
      168
      Latest: Potential Failure Mode & Potential Effect of Failure Definition Pongsakorn, Apr 9, 2019
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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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      188
      Latest: Human error? ncwalker, Apr 8, 2019
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    2. Documentation Control, Procedures, Templates,...

      Documentation Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates
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      Messages:
      207
      Latest: Context of the Organization tony s, Mar 18, 2019
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    3. Supplier Quality, Audits & Other Supplier Issues

      Supplier Quality, Supplier Audits and Other Supplier Issues
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      Messages:
      98
      Latest: Supplier Audit Schedule - Include Audit Type? bkirch, Dec 4, 2018
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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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      8
      Messages:
      50
      Latest: CQE Sample exams John C. Abnet, Dec 14, 2018
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    2. Registrars (Certification Bodies) & Registration

      Registrars (Certification Bodies) and Registration
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      Messages:
      86
      Latest: Experiences with TUV, DQS, and/or BSI? GStough, Sep 27, 2018
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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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      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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      370
      Latest: WHat are the hallmarks of an effective, management supported Internal Audit program? tony s, Apr 8, 2019
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    2. Process Audits and Layered Process Audits

      Process Audits and Layered Process Audits
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      Messages:
      138
      Latest: 4 Basics An Auditor Needs To Ask Andy Nichols, Apr 17, 2019
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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: Supplier quality certifications required Richard Billings, Apr 7, 2019
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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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      10
      Messages:
      18
      Latest: Qualitätsmanager (m/w) Job Ambition, Sep 18, 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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      Messages:
      267
      Latest: Are there reliable vernier calipers with plastic blades? Andy Nichols, Mar 22, 2019
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  14. General Discussion Forums

    General Discussion Forums

    1. New Member Introductions

      New Member Introductions
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      Messages:
      658
      Latest: hello from Belgium Katrijn, Apr 11, 2019
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    2. Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum

      Coffee Break and Community Discussion Forum
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      Messages:
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      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.
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      Messages:
      142
      Latest: Risk-Based Audit Program Manager_Integrated 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 Jennifer Kirley, Apr 21, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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