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12.03.25

EU AI Act: Why Artificial Intelligence is also an Issue for Management Systems

Hardly any other technology is currently being discussed as controversially as artificial intelligence (AI). Alongside great hopes, it inevitably raises questions about the risks of its use. And it brings with it requirements that need to be met - such as the AI Act at EU level, the provisions of which… Read more

Quality

Marc Osenberg

18.09.24

From QA to IMS: the Changing Concept of Quality

Over the years, the understanding of quality has constantly evolved, being redefined and expanded time and again. Against this backdrop, we now come across many terms such as quality assurance (QA), quality management (QM), quality management system (QMS), integrated management system (IMS) and management… Read more

Cooperation in a team as part of requirements management

Knowledge

Manuel Klötzer

18.07.24

QM Knowledge: Requirements Management

Dealing with requirements often presents companies with challenges – no wonder, as the number and complexity of different types of requirements is increasing. Whether standards, laws or the expectations of demanding customers: Those who fail to recognize requirements or respond to them appropriately are… Read more

Rainy and sunny weather as a metaphor for risks and opportunities

Quality

Manuel Klötzer

18.06.24

Risks and Opportunities: The Big Picture in View

Companies are constantly faced with new challenges – just look back at the effects of the Corona pandemic or the extreme weather events of recent weeks and years, or consider the ongoing issue of the shortage of skilled workers. There are also individual business decisions which sometimes have a serious… Read more

A turtle swimming in the ocean as a symbol for the turtle diagram in process management

Knowledge

Manuel Klötzer

06.06.24

QM Knowledge: Turtle Diagram

Processes form an integral part of management systems – it is not for nothing that standards such as ISO 9001 set requirements for dealing with processes. However, structured process management is also an important prerequisite for a company's success outside of issues relating to standards and… Read more

Quality

Dr. Markus Reimer

27.05.24

The Opportunity of Opportunities

Perhaps the problem in dealing with opportunities is best illustrated by the example of ChatGPT, the colossal impact of artificial intelligence on everyone. While some are downright euphoric about the new possibilities, others react almost panic-stricken with demonization. Should we now agree with one or… Read more