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Shining the spotlight on ISO Consultant – Michelle Kyker Michelle Kyker is the focus of this simpleQuE spotlight where she shares what has motivated her to be an auditor and consultant. Throughout her career, she has assisted more than 100 companies to implement, maintain, and improve their quality management systems, continuous improvement projects and overall…
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SimpleQuE Representatives to View the Atlas V Silentbarker Rocket Launch National Space Club Florida Committee (NSCFC) and Brig. Gen. Kristen Panzenhagen, Space Launch Delta 45 Commander, have invited simpleQuE’s Jim Lee and Shirley Kennedy to view the Atlas V Silentbarker rocket launch up close on August 29, 2023. The launch window is from 8:32-9:34 AM…
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Ford’s IATF 16949:2016 CSR Revision Effective July 1, 2023 – Impacts Suppliers Ford has revised their IATF 16949 customer specific requirements effective July 1, 2023. The revisions include: Clarification added for Safe Launch Control Plans-section 8.3.2.1 Update reference to eCAR-section 7.1.3.1 Updates for Gauge R&R Requirements-section 7.1.5.1.1 Clarification on Bulk Material Requirements for FMEA software-section…
Read More General Motors (GM) revised their IATF 16949:2016 Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) August 15, 2023 The latest GM CSR revision is effective August 31, 2023 includes the following: Section 1.2 IATF 16949:2016 Deviations (Waivers) Replaced the GM 1927 71 Quad Report with GM 1927 70 SQ IATF 16949® Certification Waiver Section 9.1.2.1 NBH Updated verbiage Section…
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What You Need to Know About ISO 9001 Internal Audits (Part 4) In Part 4 of the series: ISO 9001 Implementation – What You Need to Know, Jim Lee, simpleQuE’s CEO focuses on ISO 9001 internal audits. During his career, Jim has conducted many internal audits for companies in a variety of industries, as…
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Management Processes, Quality Objectives, QMS Documentation and Support Processes – What you need to know (Part 3) In Part 3 of the series: ISO 9001 Implementation – What You Need to Know, Jim Lee, simpleQuE’s CEO focuses on the management and support processes. While many companies are able to achieve ISO 9001 certification with internal…
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Implementing your ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Processes (Part 2) SimpleQuE’s CEO, Jim Lee, has assisted many companies in attaining their certifications, and he has created a series of helpful articles for companies implementing an ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS). While many companies are able to achieve ISO 9001 certification with internal…
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Syncing the ISO 9001 Quality Management System With Your Business System The Essentials (and Priorities) to Know When Implementing ISO 9001 (Part 1) Ideally, ISO 9001 should be utilized as a structured tool that syncs with a company’s business system to improve process performance, ultimately reducing firefights and problems, while meeting priorities and maintaining (or…
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Learn the 10 Steps to IATF 16949® Certification and more in this video SimpleQuE created this informative video for those who are new to IATF 16949®. Join Bob Dornhecker, IATF 16949® consultant and automotive expert, as he takes you through the IATF 16949® requirements and steps for implementation. He shares insightful tips, obstacles to…
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National Simplicity Day is celebrated on July 12 to honor the birthday of Henry David Thoreau. He was an author and philosopher who believed that simplifying our lives could reduce stress, increase productivity and lead to more fulfilling lives. Simplicity is the art of making things easier. And that is what we strive to do…
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