Implementing a program of continuous quality improvement can increase customer satisfaction, reduce production waste and improve company performance. To introduce such a program, you have to make sure ...

With the right approach to continuous improvement, printing companies can thrive if they’re willing to make the investment. To be successful, a company must recognize that processes are the central ...

Continuous Improvement (CI) is a term we hear a lot lately. Sadly, despite knowing the term and possibly even applying CI principles to some aspects of operations, CI principles are infrequently ...

Quality improvement (QI) programs have rapidly grown in health care over recent years. Despite increasing evidence of successful QI initiatives resulting in improved outcomes, the adoption and ...

Today, I consider what techniques you, as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), can use to create continuous improvement in your compliance program. As the Department of Justice (DOJ) stated in the 2019 ...

“I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.” I find this to be an absolutely remarkable quote by Pablo Picasso. The quote is an excellent intro to the subject matter of this article. You may ...

Preparing for a reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) improvement program requires a well-defined process and team-based approach. The foundation of any improvement program is the business assessment ...

I was educated and trained that continuous improvement is a philosophy centered in service -- so much so, that if a process failed, you (as leadership) were to apologize to the employee and solicit ...

API RP 1173's framework is built on 10 core elements designed to be a company-wide system, ensuring all parts of an organization operate under the same umbrella. This approach prevents inconsistencies ...