Standards
It can be surprisingly difficult for businesses to get accurate answers to questions about their own data. Often, the data live in different systems or aren’t easily accessible to employees without specific technical skills. Some data may be in Salesforce but not in the company’s content…
Markets run on trust. Trust runs on standards. And standards only work when the people shaping them reflect the people they are meant to protect.
That’s why International Women’s Day and World Consumer Rights Day aren’t just two dates on the calendar—they are part of the same…
The modern metric system—known as the International System of Units, or SI—is a model of consistency and logic. But in some cases, the logic seems to break down.
In this article, we’ll explore some of these quirks and why they (mostly) make sense at the end of the day (or…
Most quality professionals have experienced this moment. A process improvement initiative is completed. Procedures are updated, the team is trained, and for a period of time everything works exactly as intended. The process runs smoothly, and the problem appears to be solved. Then, gradually,…
(ISO: Geneva) -- Sustainability claims are everywhere. From recycled plastics and responsibly sourced fibers to renewable fuels and low-carbon materials, companies increasingly promise products with specific environmental or social characteristics.
But in complex global supply…
‘This product isn’t approved to be imported into this market,” says a customs official while reviewing the importation documentation.
Local quality and regulatory teams are quickly brought into the conversation and see that the product’s registration has been valid for several…