Finding an ISO,
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Malcolm Baldrige or CMMI
quality consultant to help improve an organization’s
performance or achieve a quality management system
certification is not as easy as you might think. In fact,
the process can be quite time-consuming!
How should you go about selecting an ISO
consultant to facilitate your registration? Here are some
useful guidelines for choosing your quality business
partner.
The process of
registration for an ISO 9000 standard in most cases forces
the use of an external consultant. Nevertheless, one must
consider carefully the cost of an external consultant,
compared with the benefits derived from cost reduction and
methods improvement.
While CMMI implementation is not without
its challenges for small organizations, business rewards are
well worth the extra effort! Learn what to expect and how to
succeed here!
CMM/CMMI
emphasize the importance and independence of the Software
Quality Assurance (SQA) group that is responsible for
implementing organizational quality policies, standards, and
processes, while the PMBOK emphasizes the importance of the
integration of quality activities into the overall project
plan.
A successful Six
Sigma implementation depends on a company's culture, and the
commitment and conviction of its leadership. Identifying a
few simple factors can help determine whether an
organization is ready for a successful deployment.
I understand there is a strong group of
supporters but I honestly feel like Six Sigma is yesterday's
fad. It has been touted in best-selling business books but
that was 10 years ago. Before I get off-topic, let's jump
straight into a bullet list that illustrates the problems
with Six Sigma.
More than a
recognition of achievement, the Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Award program provides a framework for continuous
improvement of companies.
