This is the first of the series of posts regarding the ISO 17025 and accreditation. ISO 17025 specifies the management and technical requirement to be met by testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation of the laboratories is usually performed by national accreditation bodies which usually has Mutual Recognition Agreements between other national bodies. The accreditation will …
Category Archives: Quality Management
A Look at the Evolution of Quality throughout History
The concept of quality has evolved throughout human history, with various methods being used to ensure the quality of products and services. The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in the way quality was viewed, with a focus on meeting specifications rather than customer satisfaction. The Japanese quality revolution, the rise of consumerism, and the importance of standardization, such as the ISO 9000 series of quality control systems, have all played a role in the modern quality landscape.
Quality Improvement Projects – Getting the Top Managements Approval
Quality improvement projects are a great way to improve the quality of an organization’s products and services. Quality management during the period from 1980s to 1990s shows that the involvement of the upper management in quality projects plays a vital role in the quality improvement. To gain top management approval for quality improvement projects, it is important to present a clear and compelling case.