Specifically About Quality

Internal audits don’t have to be a paperwork exercise. Learn how to plan and execute audits that reveal improvement opportunities, engage process owners, and strengthen your QMS. This episode includes tips for reporting and follow-up that drive real change.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/   💼 Book...

Tired of constant firefighting? This episode shows how to shift from reactive problem-solving to stable processes by building process ownership at every level. The hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott share strategies to engage leaders, empower teams, and sustain improvements.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-spec...

Many 8D reports fail to prevent recurrence. Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott  explain how to use 8D as a real problem-solving tool—covering root cause analysis, verification, and cross-functional teamwork. Expect real-world examples of effective 8Ds that customers trust.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically...

LPAs can be a game-changer if done right. This episode reveals how to design, implement, and sustain an LPA program that prevents problems and builds ownership. Learn the pitfalls to avoid and how to make LPAs more than just checklists.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/   💼 Book your free consultatio...

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is not charts—it’s a mindset. Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott  show how to choose the right charts, interpret data correctly, and engage operators in prevention. From capability studies to control charts, this episode covers SPC in a way that’s practical and shop-floor ready.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://ww...

Special characteristics can feel like an overwhelming requirement. This episode breaks down how to identify, monitor, and control them without drowning in bureaucracy. The hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott share practical tips, industry best practices, and examples of making special characteristic management part of normal operations.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter &...

A Control Plan can be more than a compliance document—it can be a driver of process stability. Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott explain how to design Control Plans that are clear, data-driven, and linked to real process risks. Learn how to update plans effectively and make them part of daily shop floor management.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https:...

Why do so many FMEAs fail to prevent problems? Our hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott expose the root causes—from poor cross-functional involvement to copy-paste syndrome—and share a practical approach to make FMEA a living prevention tool. Real examples show how to boost engagement and link FMEA to control plans and audits.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free do...

Great quality results start with a clear strategy. Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott  explain how to set a quality vision, translate it into measurable objectives, and create an action plan that engages the whole organization. Discover how to align your plan with business goals, monitor progress, and adapt to changes.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: htt...

Risk-based thinking is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a competitive advantage. In this episode, learn how to integrate risk awareness into daily decision-making, link risks to KPIs, and use risk tools effectively. The hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott share examples from automotive and manufacturing companies that have made risk management part of their culture.  📩 Subsc...

Customer audits don’t have to mean sleepless nights. Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott walk you through preparation strategies that work—covering documentation, shop floor readiness, team training, and mock audits. Learn how to address common red flags and turn audits into opportunities for customer confidence.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://ww...

Implementing IATF 16949:2016 is one of the biggest challenges for any automotive supplier. While the standard sets out clear requirements, the reality in many organizations looks very different. Instead of a robust, process-oriented management system, too often companies end up with a set of documents that exist only to “survive the audit.”  In this episode, our hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Ch...

Quality managers and production teams often have different priorities—but they must work together for success. Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott  discuss how to build trust, improve communication, and align quality and production goals. You’ll hear real-world examples of solving conflicts, engaging operators in problem prevention, and making quality checks part of the production rhythm....

If “quality is everyone’s job” is just a slogan in your company, this episode will change that. Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott explore why quality often gets sidelined, how silo thinking hurts results, and what leaders can do to align KPIs and accountability across departments. Expect actionable advice to make quality a shared responsibility—from shop floor to top floor.  📩 Subscrib...

Discover the first steps to creating a strong quality culture in your organization. Hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. and Christopher Scott share proven strategies for engaging leadership, empowering teams, and embedding quality into everyday decisions. Learn how to overcome resistance, define quality values, and build processes that drive results. Whether you’re in automotive, manufacturing, or anothe...

In this Qualitywise Podcast Trailer, your hosts, Agata Lewkowska Ph. D. & Christopher Scott highlights the core discussion topics throughout Season 1 - Specifically About Quality. Join us on this 20-episode journey where we cover topics such as "How to work effectively with production teams" , " Tackling the real Cost of Poor Quality" and using the Automotive Core Tools rob...