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UKAS CertCheck: Taking uncertainty out of the supply chain
Jeff Ruddle, Strategic Development Director at UKAS, outlines the organisation’s recently-launched UKAS CertCheck, a database of more than 300,000 management systems certifications issued worldwide by UKAS-accredited certification bodies. UKAS CertCheck will help organisations streamline their procurement processes and identify fraudulent accreditation claims.
Compost standards at the heart of sustainability
From keen gardeners to large-scale farmers, compost is a vital component in maintaining soil health and promoting growth. With UKAS having recently awarded the first accreditations under Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd’s (REAL) Compost Certification Scheme, REAL’s Emma Laws explains why quality standards in compost are so important.
Effective management of an internal audit programme
Andy Nichols CQP MCQI, Quality Program Manager at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center in the US, makes the case for why an accredited Internal Audit Programme Manager qualification and associated training course is necessary.
On-site audits no longer the only option for nuclear sector
Emma Winsor CQP MCQI, Audit Manager for the international aerospace, defence and security company Babcock International Group at the Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd in Plymouth, UK, outlines the changes to auditing in the nuclear sector as a result of the pandemic.
Quality apprenticeship delivering real benefits
Dave Ramsay, Continuous Improvement Manager for wilko hardware stores, has been on a quality apprenticeship journey, achieving his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Training for this achievement was provided by Capella Associates, winner of the CQI’s Quality Organisation of the Year at the 2020 International Quality Awards. Now a coach and mentor to others embarking on their improvement apprenticeship training, Dave outlines the value of his continuous professional development on his career progression.
An integrated approach to a lessons learned programme
Houman Payami CQA, CQE, Office Quality Manager at the engineering construction company Fluor Corporation in the US, highlights the necessity of an integrated approach to a lessons learned programme for capital projects.
Selecting the right quality tool
Paul Vaughan CQP FCQI, Head of Quality at Emico, has developed a Quality Tool Selector, with input from the CQI’s Content Advisory Panel. Here, he outlines its development and explains how the compendium, which demonstrates what tool to apply to which scenario, benefits all quality professionals.
Supporting people to work better for longer
Three ISO standards have recently been introduced to give guidance around our ageing society. We speak to Kim Chaplain, Associate Director for Work at the Centre for Ageing Better, about how one standard in particular, ISO 25550, can help employers retain and recruit older workers.
Striving for quality in aerospace
Chris Hosking, Head of Safety, Quality and Environment, Marshall Aerospace, discusses the mission-critical role of quality in the aerospace sector.
The pros and cons of remote auditing
Is remote auditing the ‘new norm’? Rasoul Aivazi, an Associate Auditor, International Project Quality Lead and member of the CQI’s Audit Special Interest Group, examines the benefits and drawbacks of carrying out an audit when not on site.