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How the Latest GM IATF 16949:2016 CSR Revision Impacts Suppliers as of August 31, 2023

August 23, 2023

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 When Implementing your QMS

August 22, 2023

  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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What to Know About Management Processes, Quality Objectives, QMS Documentation, and More, When Implementing ISO 9001

August 14, 2023

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 – Expert Advice

August 2, 2023

  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

August 1, 2023

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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New to IATF 16949®? Learn the Requirements & 10 Steps to Achieve Certification

July 13, 2023

  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 and the SimpleQuE Way

July 12, 2023

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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SimpleQuE spotlight on Paul Gambino - internal auditor and consultant

SimpleQuE Shines the Spotlight on Consultant and Auditor, Paul Gambino

July 5, 2023

The spotlight is focused on Paul Gambino, a simpleQuE consultant and auditor with more than 20 years’ experience implementing, maintaining and improving quality management systems and business processes. He has shared his IATF 16949®  expertise through various articles for simpleQuE to help those in the automotive supplier industry understand this complex standard and its requirements. In…

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Fun Trivia to Celebrate July 4th and America’s Independence

June 28, 2023

As Americans get ready to celebrate July 4th, we thought it would be fun to share some interesting Independence Day trivia. How many years of independence are we celebrating in 2023? This 4th of July we are celebrating 247 years of freedom! Of course, all the celebrations culminate with a fireworks display – so how…

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Chart showing % of women in engineering disciplines in 2022 vs. 2013

SimpleQuE Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

June 23, 2023

Women have played an important role in all fields of engineering On International Women in Engineering Day, we recognize the important role women engineers have had in shaping the world. The chart, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows the various engineering disciplines which women have chosen as a career path. …

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