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From Compliance Toward Operational Excellence

When it comes to risk, compliance to standards is critical. That’s a given. I argue that while we do need to remain compliant with all of the rules and regulations in...
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X Marks the Spot in the Quality Treasure Hunt

The search for quality in manufacturing is not a treasure hunt. Quality is not “uncovered’ by following the dotted line on a map. Quality is the result of vigilant and dedicated...
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Explore 2018 Registration is Open Y’all!

They say everything's bigger and better in Texas, and QAD Explore 2018 will be no exception! It’s time to register for QAD’s premier customer conference - May 7-10 in Dallas, Texas....
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Quality Conundrum – Confusing Paperless with Integrated

Perhaps no other function in manufacturing is as document-heavy and paper-centric as the quality function. We have all struggled with the reams of information locked in manual and semi-manual...