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Why Have a Quality Management System for Service Industry Businesses? At first glance a Quality Management System (QMS) might appear inappropriate for service industry businesses. There would appear to be a lack of metrics to serve as inputs, as a large portion of the product is not physical. Customer satisfaction however, is a very tangible
Understanding CMMC Requirements is critical for businesses of all sizes in the defense industry. This need is becoming more urgent as final release of CMMC 2.0 is expected to occur in 2023. Failure to achieve an appropriate level of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification in a timely manner may impede an organization’s ability to participate in
Many users take messaging app security for granted when sending text messages, voice messages, photos, and videos. However, not all apps secure messaging data equally. This is a concern for both organizations and individuals who wish to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of information transferred between authorized users. Elements of Messaging Security Messaging app
Risks and Opportunities are Everywhere Businesses evaluate risks and opportunities every time they make a decision. It is all about weighing the probability of a positive outcome versus the impact or cost of a negative outcome from an action taken. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) For most organizations ISO 9001:2015 provides a Quality Management
ISO 13485:2016 Applicability Implementation of ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System (QMS) is applicable to organizations involved with the any of the steps in a medical devices life cycle, including design, calibration, production, and disposal. This voluntary international standard allows for the variances in regulatory requirements particular to the organization’s region of application. Because ISO
ITAR and EAR- U.S. Export Regulations The ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and the EAR (Export Administration Regulations) are export control regulations run by different departments of the U.S. Government. Both are in place to ensure that restricted technologies do not get into the hands of terrorists and countries who are not operating in
AIAA S-121A-2017 is a test standard based on military standards MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 that addresses EMC for space system requirements. This standard relies heavily upon appropriate tailoring in the development of a test plan. EMC and Space System Applications The burgeoning New Space Economy is providing opportunities for a wide array of product developers to
Infrastructure and the manufacturing sector concerns pose tempting targets for cyberattacks. Widespread effects that can harm vast sectors of society can occur when these systems are compromised. When considering Cyber Security first thoughts usually go to computers and information technology, but industrial devices and processes can fall victims as well. On May of 2021 the
Opportunities for Improvement – Internal Audits and Management Review. Opportunities for improvement can be identified during the performance of a Quality Management System (QMS) Internal Audit. When findings are analyzed with a critical review by management, valuable insights can be gained into increased profit, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Benefits of Effective Auditing Often an
The United States Standards Strategy (USSS) supports the development of economic growth through the development of standards. This development is open to participation by U.S. companies in their respective sectors. Originally published in 2000, the USSS was formerly the National Standards Strategy for the United States (NSS). It coordinates the efforts of industry stakeholders in
MIL-STD-810 Shock Methods and Procedures MIL-STD-810 contains numerous shock methods and procedures that provide laboratory simulations of real world events. Mechanical shock can adversely effect the integrity of a component, especially if the resonances of the shock harmonize with natural frequencies of that component. To ensure effective developmental test and evaluation of a product it
Essential Features of an ITAR Compliance Program International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance is a requirement for companies entering markets with defense related applications. To establish an effective ITAR compliance program all segments of a business must be involved. Important features of an ITAR program include the following: DDTC Registration DDTC registration is a
Preventing Product Damage Due to Shipping Utilizing packaged products methods of evaluation can greatly reduce losses due to shipping damage and increase customer satisfaction. According to Packing Digest, between 2 to 11 percent of packaged products arrive at a distribution with some damage. In many cases this damage could be avoided by ensuring that packaging
Having a Cybersecurity Strategy is Essential Having an effective cybersecurity strategy to protect information assets is a necessity in today’s business world. News stories and alerts appear daily, informing us of yet another threat or data breach that has put at risk the valuable data and security of millions of people. This endless pressure can
What is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification? The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment has released the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. The program will be made effective in new programs released by the Department of Defense (DoD) and will be a requirement for product and service providers. This program has
Continuing Changes in Export Compliance Maintaining export compliance programs presents challenges to organizations of all sizes. Given the complexity of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Antiboycott Regulations, and various sanctions, this is not surprising. Additionally, international political events are forcing agencies to continually make changes to these regulations to
