Quality Podcast

Toni Bailey describes how training has evolved. She explains how people learn by doing, why assuming that people have computer skills might not be correct, and why managers might need training on training. Related Article: Focus on the Training Quality

Andy Zosel of Zebra Technologies discusses the implications of today’s technologies at The Quality Show 2023.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has far-reaching effects, including in auditing. Auditor Tim McClung describes the state of auditing today and where it’s heading in the future. Hint: AI will be part of the process.

While AI cannot entirely replace human expertise in developing calibration procedures, it can certainly enhance and streamline the process. Doug Wheeler, the chief software architect at GageList Online Calibration Software, describes the meeting of ChatGPT and calibration.

Managing Editor Michelle Bangert and Editorial Director Darryl Seland tell us what we can expect from The Quality Show 2023.

Carl Dekker, president of Met-L-Flo Inc. will explain how to embrace additive as an enabler to obtaining larger parts for preproduction, specialty applications, and limited production needs. For more information go to the 2023 Quality Show Agenda.

Tariq Masud sat down with Quality to explain why this topic is so important. For the full presentation, visit The Quality Show October 24-26 in Rosemont, IL. He will be presenting Tuesday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Carlos Escobar, a research scientist at the Quality 4.0 Institute, shares his ideas combining machine learning and quality. In this talk, he introduces a new concept, learning quality control (LQC), which is the evolution of statistical quality control (SQC). This new approach allows us to solve a whole new range of engineering intractable problems. Carlos will be presenting on Thursday, Octob...

Automation is a huge topic in quality today. Sean Malloy, General Manager, INNOVATEST USA Company, and ASTM Committee member E28, E04, shares his insights on testing trends today. Visit Innovatest during the Automation tour on Wednesday, October 25 | 2pm - 3 pm Guided Exhibit Hall Tours | Quality Show | Quality Magazine

Our 2023 Quality Professional of the Year, Saso Krstovski, offers advice on how to transform teams and entire organizations. Saso Krstovski, D.Eng., is a former Ford Lean Manufacturing Manager and Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He teaches at several Michigan universities, including Lawrence Technological University, Central Michigan University, and Oakland University. He also serves on the Executive...

Grace Duffy, the president of Management & Performance Systems as well as our 2014 Quality Professional of the Year, shares her wisdom about the future of quality as well as building blocks of culture. Listen for a preview of her presentations at The Quality Show. Her two sessions are: The Building Blocks of Organizational Culture and Where Will Quality be in Five Years? To learn more, attend...

At The Quality Show, John Vendenbemden, the 2022 Quality Professional of the Year, will be discussing the important distinctions between these two terms and their approaches. We spoke to him before the show to learn more about his session. For more information go to the 2023 Quality Show Agenda.

At The Quality Show, Dr. Hayler will be discussing low cost technology applications in Lean. We spoke to him before the show to learn more about his session. Eric Hayler is the Principal of the Hayler Group and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He has led Continuous Improvement efforts at BMW Manufacturing and Amazon. For more information go to the 2023 Quality Show Agenda.

Joe Gugliotti, president, R.J. Wilson, Inc., describes the importance of good images.

Matt Kreiner, the head of Global Product Management at Hitachi High-Tech, discusses trends with PMI, how it can help manufacturers improve quality, and the benefits of on-site PMI.

You may think that you can hide things during a remote audit, but that is not necessarily the cause. Daniella Picciotti, president of QMS Alliance, describes the differences between remote and on-site auditing, tips on getting through the audit process, and how she got started in the field.

By replacing the initial tests with digital twin simulations, results can be obtained quickly, and at a much lower cost. Tom Oetjens of Dimensional Control Systems describes the advantages of simulated testing with digital twin.

InnovMetric's Marc Soucy offers advice on improving quality, by maximizing software effectiveness, adapting to trends, and implementing new tools.

Roderick Munro, a longtime auditor as well as our first Quality Professional of the Year, describes how companies can utilize the ISO management system standard to their best advantage, how to improve the audit process, and offers ideas on internal auditing. More podcasts from Roderick Munro: The 2023 State of the Profession Survey

InnovMetric's Marc Soucy explains how CMM software can help you measure parts quickly and accurately, how to use these techniques most effectively, and how automating can help. 

Brandon Ribic, technology director of America Makes, talks about today’s alloy development for additive manufacturing, what manufacturers can expect in the next few years, and the importance of data sharing.

Stephen Bieszczat, chief marketing officer of DELMIAWorks, has seen both good and bad practices on his manufacturing tours. Here he explains software's role in manufacturing trends, how quality professionals can best use software to improve manufacturing processes, and how to tackle your to-do list.

Deb Iafrate, Executive Vice President of Eagle Group USA Inc., describes how the ISO standards have evolved in her long career, how quality professionals can benefit from the standards, and how to get the most out of the standards. 

Tamela Serensits, founder/CEO of Argolytics, describes potential SPC hurdles, how SPC software can benefit manufacturers of all sizes, and how to embrace new technology.

Roderick Munro, our first Quality Professional of the Year as well as an experienced auditor, offers his take on the State of the Profession results. Listen to what surprised him about the survey, trends in quality, and how the pandemic affected the quality field.