The Quality Edge

In this episode of The Quality Edge , host Chris Nahil talks with Vick Vaishnavi, head of the Reliance quality management systems business at Octave, about the key findings from the 2026 Octave Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing survey. Based on feedback from nearly 750 manufacturing professionals across the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., they explore how companies are handling rising compliance dema...

In this episode of The Quality Edge , host Chris Nahil speaks with Christian Elliott, Quality Director at Kingspan Insulation, about what it really takes to secure executive approval for a major eQMS investment. While many quality leaders understand the need for a connected system, getting buy-in at the C-suite level is often where things fall apart. Christian shares his firsthand experience navig...

In this episode of The Quality Edge , host Chris Nahil sits down with James Wells, Senior Analyst and Research Director at LNS Research, to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today: how to reposition quality from a cost center to a strategic advantage. Drawing from over a decade of research and his own experience in quality leadership, James shares what separates companies t...

In this episode of The Quality Edge , host Chris Nahil sits down with ETQ CEO Vick Vaishnavi to break down the findings from ETQ’s 2025 Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing survey. Based on insights from over 750 quality professionals across the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., the conversation covers the most pressing challenges in the industry, from workforce shortages and product recalls to how AI is...

Welcome to The Quality Edge , the show where we explore how organizations can turn quality from a compliance task into a strategic advantage. Hosted by Chris Nahil, this podcast brings you conversations with top manufacturers, seasoned executives, and forward-thinking leaders who are reshaping the role of quality in today’s business landscape. From linking quality data to financial results to buil...