Non Conformance Management

Minimizing nonconformances of received materials and finished goods is a challenge all manufacturers face. Two documents have a role in controlling nonconformances: The Certificate of Compliance and the Certificate of Analysis. A Certificate of Compliance (or Conformance) is a document your supplier provides which promises that what they sent conforms to the standards set (by […]

We Are Stuck With Variability Variability is abundantly prevalent in our world.  For example, we very rarely leave the house at the exact same time every day.  Why is that?  Variability in timing includes what we had for breakfast, whether or not we set the alarm clock or how late we stayed up the night […]

Whilst struggling to get my engineering degree, I was strongly encouraged to take a class in psychology. In that class, one of the more interesting discussion points was around Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. In a nutshell, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a well known psychological principle that describes an individual’s journey toward spiritual enlightenment. Gaining insight into […]

An organic baby food company selects GSQA® to meet growing demand with better management of co-manufacturers and suppliers. Downers Grove, IL (PRWEB) May 20, 2015 — Mothers want the best for their babies, and for increasing numbers in recent years that means natural and organic products that promise fewer mystery ingredients and a reduced risk […]

GSQA® makes life easier for suppliers by offering many paths for submitting their COA data. Broad conformance to a mandatory “COA with each shipment” policy depends on providing methods for data entry that match suppliers’ capabilities. From “mom & pop” operations to mega-suppliers their willingness to participate does depend on the range of input methods. […]