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Find information and resources on the internet that you can use to further your understanding of quality management. Whether you are involved in starting, upgrading or supporting a quality management system there are many useful resources on the internet.
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Societies / Institutes
Education / Training
Publications
ISO Global Registrars
Global Trade / Government
Societies / Institutes
Involvement in professional societies and institutes is one of the best ways to find answers to quality management issues and requirements. Networking and interaction with other professionals will always be one of the most effective ways to stay abreast of the latest trends, shifts in the global economy, and opportunities for improvement. These are just a few sites to assist in your information search.GQM’s Picks:
- American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- European Foundation for Quality Management
- European Society for Quality
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Financial Executives International
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Others:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
- American Nuclear Society (ANS)
- Juran Institute
- National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)
- W. Edwards Deming Institute
Education / Training
Ongoing education and training in quality management is without a doubt directly correlated to the business bottom line.GQM Picks:
- College & University Programs in Quality
- U101 College Search
- Baldrige National Quality Award
- Goal / QCP
Publications
The following publications provide insights for the quality professional and those involved in the promotion and endorsement of quality concepts, principles, and practices. Please keep in mind that GQM is available to help translate this information.GQM Picks:
- IHS Global Engineering Documents
- Information Management Journal
- Quality Management Journal
- Quality Digest
- Quality Magazine
- Quality Progress Magazine
- Quality Systems Update
ISO Global Registrars
Since 1987 the ISO QMS family of standards has been simplifying and standardizing the process of obtaining quality management system certification. Now there are hundreds of thousands of companies that have completed this process through registrars such as these:- Underwriters Laboratories
- British Standards Institute
- DET NORSKE VERITAS
- Quality Management Institute
- SAI Global
All registrars are governed through a handful of ISO Accreditation Boards worldwide. Here are some examples:
Global Trade/Government
For an organization that is growing into the global market it is important to know the laws and commerce regulations that will affect your business. These links are a starting point for this information.GQM Picks:
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- International Trade Financing for Small Businesses
- International Trade Links
- Global Language Institute
- World Trade Organization
- World Trade Law
Others: