Quality Management System Research Articles

Research on the Chinese Characteristics Advanced Apprenticeship Training Model Based on Embedded Neural Network Analysis

In order to deeply analyze the feasibility and optimization strategies of this model in vocational education, this paper focuses on the application of embedded neural network technology. By comparing with other talent cultivation models, especially delving into the essence of project-based teaching, this paper defines the practical, refined, and entrepreneurial characteristics unique to project-based teaching under modern apprenticeship systems. These characteristics constitute the core competitiveness of the advanced apprenticeship training model. This paper emphasizes the establishment of a quality management system based on standards, rigorous processes, and customized solutions. Embedded neural networks, with their powerful data processing and pattern recognition capabilities, help this paper reveal the significant advantages of this training model in resource integration, personalized teaching, skill inheritance, and market docking.

Effect of Market Culture on the Implementation of Corporate Strategy in Private Chartered Universities in Kenya

Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of market culture on the implementation of corporate strategy in private chartered universities in Kenya. The study also established the moderating effect of quality management systems on the relationship between market culture and implementation of corporate strategy in private chartered universities in Kenya. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted. Both quantitative and qualitative data were used to seek the effect of clan culture on the implementation of corporate strategy. The accessible population included registrars, deans, directors, heads of departments, academic staff, and student leaders. This study used stratified random sampling and the target sample size was 240 participants. A pilot study was conducted with 24 participants to determine the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Data from questionnaires was organized, coded, analyzed, and converted into quantitative summary reports for analyses using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 software to compute the relationships between dependent and independent variables. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Results: Findings indicate that market culture is a significant positive predictor of corporate strategy implementation in the studied universities (β = 0.719, p < 0.01). It was also found that there was a statistically significant moderating effect of quality management system on the relationship between market culture and implementation of corporate strategy in private chartered universities in Kenya (β = 0.748, p< 0.022). Conclusion: The findings highlight a positive effect of market culture on the implementation of corporate strategy in private chartered universities in Kenya. Furthermore, the study reveals that quality management systems play a significant moderating role in strengthening this relationship. Recommendations: University management should facilitate the active participation of student leadership in governance. The study also recommends that leadership in private universities prioritize fostering a market-oriented culture by aligning strategic goals with market trends and emphasizing quality management systems to improve strategy implementation. The Commission for University Education (CUE) should strengthen its support for market-driven strategies and ensure that quality management is integrated into institutional frameworks. Additionally, the Ministry of Education should develop policies that promote a market-focused approach to curriculum design and support universities in adopting systems that enhance quality and strategic execution.

Effect of Clan Culture on the Implementation of Corporate Strategy in Private Chartered Universities in Kenya

Aim: This study examined the effect of clan culture on the implementation of corporate strategy in private chartered universities in Kenya and sought to establish the moderating effect of the quality management system on the relationship between clan culture and corporate strategy implementation in Private chartered universities in Kenya. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted. Both quantitative and qualitative data were used to seek the effect of clan culture on the implementation of corporate strategy. The population included registrars, deans, directors, heads of departments, academic staff, and student' leaders. This study used stratified random sampling and the target sample size was 240 participants. A pilot study was conducted with 24 participants to determine the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. Data from questionnaires was organized, coded, analyzed, and converted into quantitative summary reports for analyses using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 to compute the relationships between dependent and independent variables. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Results: Results showed that clan culture positively and significantly influences the implementation cooperate strategy (β = 0.22, p< 0.00). It was also found that there was a statistically significant moderating effect of quality management system on the relationship between clan culture and implementation of corporate strategy in Private chartered universities in Kenya (β = 0.276, p< 0.013). Conclusion: Clan culture significantly influenced the implementation of corporate strategy in private chartered universities in Kenya. The presence of quality management systems enhanced the effects of clan culture on this implementation. Recommendations: Because clan culture significantly influences the implementation of corporate strategy in unique ways in Private chartered universities, vice chancellors, faculty heads, and departmental heads of private universities need to ensure that quality clan culture is sustained in ways that promote sustainable growth in enrollment, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction.

Цифровое здравоохранение в медицинской реабилитации после инсульта: менеджмент телемедицинских технологий.

The development of digital technologies leads to a digital transformation of the healthcare system. Recently, digital healthcare has been developing dynamically, including its component part – telerehabilitation after a stroke. However, the novelty of technologies, their diversity, low awareness of doctors and healthcare organizers, and other reasons, do not allow healthcare organizations to use all their tools to manage organizational, managerial and medical problems of medical rehabilitation after a stroke. The aim of the study is to systematize information on telemedicine and cross-cutting digital technologies used in organizing medical rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a stroke, as well as the development of approaches to manage of these technologies to constantly improve the quality of healthcare and increase patient satisfaction. Materials and methods. The study used methods of information retrieval, analytical and synthetic research, etc. Results. The study showed that the development of technologies leads to an increase in the use of cross-cutting digital technologies in telemedicine rehabilitation of stroke patients. The results indicate the possibility of improving the quality and accessibility of medical care using telerehabilitation and cross-cutting technologies, expanding medical coverage, and improving therapeutic results in recovery of patients’ health. The PDCA cycle can be used to manage telerehabilitation and digital technologies. Findings. The introduction of digital technologies into telemedicine practice can reduce the workload of health workers and improve manageability with respect to a patient-centric approach. The use of quality management system principles and PDCA cycle can provide the standardization of telerehabilitation management, improve the quality of healthcare and patient satisfaction, contributing to the sustainable development of healthcare organizations.

THE ROLE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF BUSINESS PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS IN THE POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE

Introduction. After Ukraine’s victory in the war, it will be necessary to build a new economy of the country, which will be stronger and more stable than before the war. For this, the quality of business processes and products must be high. The modern trend of the market economy: the product must be made in such a way, which is justified economically, ecologically and socially. In the conditions of the war and post-war reconstruction, ensuring high quality should become a national idea, which will allow the rapid recovery of Ukraine's economy. The purpose of the study is to justify the important role of improving the quality of business processes and products in the conditions of Industry 5.0 and the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Research methods. To obtain scientific results, the historical method, theoretical generalization, induction, deduction, analysis and synthesis were used in the research. Result. In the process of research, the development of approaches to quality management was considered in the historical aspect in the context of industrial revolutions. Industry 5.0 is a concept that seeks to combine human abilities, advanced technologies and care for the environment and bring them back into production. The processes of ensuring the high quality of the company's products, environmentalization of production, and digitization of activities play a decisive role in the transition of enterprises to the principles of Industry 5.0. The primary role is assigned to human resources. Success on the market, victory over competition and sustainable development can be achieved by enterprises that have ensured systematic quality management, which enables the production of high-quality, environmentally safe products in an ethical manner, and have also been able to green, digitize and humanize the process of designing, manufacturing and selling products that issued, or services provided. Quality 5.0 is a combination of comprehensive quality management with the concept of sustainable development, which is based on the trinity of economic, environmental and social spheres. Conclusions. For the post-war recovery of Ukraine's economy, the high quality of business processes and products should become a national idea. This will allow enterprises to switch to the principles of Industry 5.0. Quality management in the conditions of Industry 5.0 should be human-centered and eco-economic. Comprehensive quality management is being merged with methods of greening production and digitalization of activities, which makes it possible to produce high-quality products in a transparent and ethical way and meet the requirements of all stakeholders – consumers, shareholders and the company's own staff, state bodies and local communities. Keywords: Industry 5.0; quality; environmentalization; digitalization; human resources.

Assessment of HACCP plans and Colombian regulations in municipal cattle slaughterhouses for the assurance of standardised food safety and quality management systems

Assessment of HACCP plans and Colombian regulations in municipal cattle slaughterhouses for the assurance of standardised food safety and quality management systems

Bacteriology testing and antimicrobial resistance detection capacity of national tiered laboratory networks in sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis from 14 countries

Accurate detection of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) depends on adequate laboratory capacity. We aimed to document key weaknesses hindering AMR detection at various tiers of laboratory networks in 14countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and analyse their significance in AMR surveillance and policies. In this analysis, we obtained retrospective data on AMR and antimicrobial consumption from 14countries participating in the Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use Partnership between May 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020. We established the number, capacity for AMR detection, and other characteristics from all bacteriology laboratories within the national network from existing national health system compendiums, combined with a self-applied scored survey tool. We calculated AMR detection readiness scores at a facility and country level and analysed the pertinence of national strategies to address system gaps for AMR detection and surveillance. Of the 53 770listed laboratories, 675 (1%) were formally assigned to deliver bacterial testing and invited to complete the survey tool. Of the 504 (75%) facilities that returned the completed survey, 393 (78%) reported antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) capacity and collectively provided geographical access to less than 50% of the general population in seven countries. Continuous access to water was reported by 347 (88%) laboratories, power sources by 341 (87%) laboratories, and the presence of qualified laboratory scientist or technologist by 377 (96%) laboratories. By contrast, ISO15189 accreditation was reported by 90 (23%) laboratories and use of an electronic laboratory information system by 54 (13%). Reference laboratories were associated with higher AMR detection readiness scores than were district laboratories (odds ratio 4·7 [95% CI 1·3-10·2; p=0·014). Private, not-for-profit laboratories were associated with higher scores than were government-affiliated facilities (9·2 [1·6-53·8; p=0·014). Designated national AMR sentinel sites were associated with higher scores than were non-sentinel sites (5·8[2·9-11·8; p<0·001). Laboratories processing between 1001and 3000bacterial cultures annually were associated with higher scores than were those processing less than 200cultures annually (4·8 [1·7-13·7]; p=0·0040). Strengthening bacterial testing and capacity for AMR detection represented less than 20% of the proposed interventions in 12of the 14national AMR action plans. AMR action plans and other relevant national strategies should prioritise the scale-up of bacterial testing services to improve access to care and promote quality AMR surveillance. Interventions that democratise AST to lower laboratory tiers, formally designate AMR sentinel sites, and implement whole-of-network laboratory information and quality management systems are urgently needed. Fleming Fund, UK Aid, and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Intervention Networks.

Quality management - effective tool for the development of a modern innovative company

Introducing the quality management system in the company leads to: continuous frequent improvement, increased competition, increased efficiency and profitability, clear procedures, minimization of errors, reduction of production time, greater motivation, better communication and information, optimization of image, security and trust in products or services. The problem we will address is the use of quality tools and techniques to observe the factor sthatinfluence the final quality of product sand services. Manufacturers or researchers are more product-oriented, where quality is described by specific measurable indicators and characteristics of the product. However, consumers, sellers and economists describe quality as a combination of consumer want sand needs, which includes product characteristics, shelflife, permanent supply, food safety and ethical aspects.

L’accréditation en anatomie et cytologie pathologiques

The purpose of this article is to provide a simple explanation of the accreditation process applied to the field of pathology. After defining some basic notions in the field of quality in health, and then detailing the accreditation process in general, we focus on the specific field of pathology with the implementation of the quality management system, the validation or verification of the methods and then the audit of the structure by the French committee for accreditation COFRAC. We end with some general considerations, insisting on the benefits brought by the entry of a structure into this accreditation process.

Research on intelligent river water quality management system using blockchain-internet of things

Research on intelligent river water quality management system using blockchain-internet of things

Improving Organizational Performance with ISO 9001 QMS Audits

Abstract: The effective implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) is essential for organizations striving for excellence and competitiveness, as it significantly enhances overall performance and, in turn, the business's performance. The effectiveness of QMS is commonly assessed using methods such as management reviews, customer feedback analysis and audits. Audits that are aligned with ISO standards play a critical role in evaluating management processes, measuring QMS performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. This study focuses on the importance of QMS audits in improving organizational performance within the framework of the ISO 9001 standard. Research indicates that many organizations conduct internal audits using traditional or qualitative methods which are commonly used and, they often fall short in addressing all the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Additionally, these methods heavily depend on the skill and expertise of the auditor, making them less reliable in evaluating QMS performance comprehensively across different levels of an organization. This study examines how audit findings are utilized to guide strategic decision-making and encourage a culture of continuous quality improvement. To overcome the limitations of qualitative methods, a quantitative approach was adopted by developing a customized, comprehensive web-based audit checklist. This checklist encompasses all aspects of the QMS standard, along with contractual, statutory, and organizational requirements. The task-based, detailed checklist helps identify gaps in compliance with objective evidence, enabling management to make well-informed decisions. The study analysed data from 38 projects and 30 functional processes at the head office using web-based statistical tools to assess QMS performance. The results of the study highlight the importance of adopting robust and systematic audit practices. Such practices maximize the potential of QMS, contribute to enhanced organizational performance, and help organizations maintain their competitiveness in a dynamic business environment

AUDIT AND QUALITY CONTROL OF FOOD PRODUCTS IN EU COUNTRIES AND THE WORLD

The article examines regulatory legal acts and other documents and literary sources regarding state control of food safety and quality in Great Britain, Germany, France, the USA and Japan. The health of every nation largely depends on the quality and safety of food products. In any country, at the state level, requirements for product safety and quality are regulated and their compliance is ensured. One of the methods of such provision is state control. The article analyzes the practices of controlling the quality and safety of food products in the USA, Germany, France, Great Britain and Japan. It was revealed that there are both common and special rules in the practice of controlling the quality and safety of food products in the studied countries. In all countries, control over the quality and safety of food products is carried out by state bodies. In all countries, during control, special attention is paid to the reliability of product labeling. Improper labeling entails banning the sale of products, removal from circulation or destruction of particularly dangerous products, and even criminal liability in France and the USA. The main responsibility for dangerous food products in all countries is borne by the manufacturers or suppliers of the products who put them into circulation. In the USA and Japan, information about the presence of allergens in a food product must be included in the labeling. In the USA, in order for the manufacturer's products to be able to be supplied for a government order, the enterprise must implement a quality management system in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001, and in Japan, in order to obtain a permit for the manufacture of food products, it is necessary to prove that proper sanitary and hygienic control is ensured by implementing HACCP system. In Germany, Great Britain, and Japan, quality and safety control is entrusted to local self-government bodies. In Germany, there is a product safety monitoring program throughout the territory, which makes it possible to monitor the appearance of dangerous products on the market, as well as to check the effectiveness of the established MPC of dangerous substances. The presence of "passports" for ready-made food products is checked only in France, although such a document is mandatory in EU countries. In France and Japan, exceptional importance is attached to the education of schoolchildren on food safety issues.

Exploring spatial and temporal importance of input features and the explainability of machine learning-based modelling of water distribution systems

Ensuring safe drinking water necessitates advanced management and monitoring techniques for water quality in distribution systems. This study leverages machine learning (ML) to model chlorine decay in a water distribution system (WDS) in British Columbia, Canada. A four-layer long short term memory (LSTM) network was trained to predict chlorine concentrations at a reservoir >24,000 m from the treatment plant. Explainable AI (XAI) techniques were applied to the trained network to address critical issues, such as enhancing the transparency and reliability of ML models. Several XAI methods were used to investigate the importance of sensor placement, identify the most significant features, understand feature ranges that result in poor performance, and validate model logic. Results demonstrated that for ML-based WDS control, sensor location is not critical, with high prediction accuracy achieved (mean absolute error <0.025 mg/L) even when exclusively using data from nodes spatially distant from the prediction site. XAI techniques showed the capability of identifying essential features and demonstrated that the behaviour of the ML model conformed with the expectations of chlorine behaviour. Superfluous variables were ranked low in importance, and the model learned fundamental aspects of chemical kinetics, such as temperature dependence and decay rate. Most importantly, the XAI methods applied showed the capability to communicate the reasoning for specific predictions, even at a local or sample-specific level. This study underscores the importance of transparency and trust in ML models, especially as the field transitions towards digital twin and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, to enhance the effective management of water quality systems.

Lean Management, IATF Automotive Standard, Industry 4.0, and Operational Excellence: Correlation Analysis and Synergy Model Development

Following the constant development of the sector and differentiating themselves from the competition, automotive organizations aim to control their operations, improve their performance, and respond to customers’ needs. Lean management has become a universal management method adopted by organizations wishing to ensure their operational continuity. Compliance of quality management systems with the requirements of the international automotive standard IATF 16949:2016 is one of the major challenges facing automotive companies. Industry 4.0 enables organizations to improve their effectiveness, flexibility, and performance. The objective of this article is to demonstrate to automotive organizations the synergistic impact of the combined implementation of lean management tools in correlation with the requirements of the automotive standard and the adoption of Industry 4.0 pillars on operational excellence dimensions. Following the correlation analysis carried out, an original model specific to the automotive sector was developed with a view to guiding automotive organizations wishing to improve their operational excellence while controlling the value chain, establishing an effective management system, and creating a smart factory. This study demonstrates that, for a better result of operational excellence, it is necessary to implement lean management tools in correlation with the compliance of systems with IATF requirements and the adoption of Industry 4.0 pillars.

Evaluating the Role of ISO Standards in Enhancing the Performance of Medical Laboratories

The role of ISO standards in enhancing the performance of medical laboratories has become increasingly significant in ensuring quality and reliability in healthcare services. This review evaluates the impact of ISO standards, particularly ISO 15189, on the operational efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and risk management of medical laboratories. It highlights the key components of these standards, including quality management systems, personnel competence, and continuous improvement, and examines their contributions to patient safety and institutional credibility. The article also explores the challenges of implementing ISO standards, such as financial constraints and resistance to change, and proposes strategies to overcome these barriers. The findings underscore the importance of ISO standards in promoting a culture of quality and innovation within medical laboratories, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes.

THE BENEFITS OF ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED ENGINEERING FIRMS

ISO 9000 is a group of standards that focus on quality management systems. ISO 9001 outlines the requirements that must be fulfilled to meet the ISO 9000 standard. Rather than measuring product or service quality directly, these standards emphasize systematizing and formalizing corporate processes. (ISO Standard 9001:2015). Certification is voluntary but increasingly influential due to customer expectations. Implementing ISO 9001 enhances efficiency, customer satisfaction, and market credibility. It’s a strategic advantage for organizations aiming to deliver quality products and services globally.

Evidence-based approach for the generation of a multivariate logistic regression model that predicts instrument failure.

Identification of instrument failure (IF) represents a point to improve the quality of services provided by medical laboratories. Here, a logistic regression model was created to define the relationship between instrument downtime and laboratory quality management systems. Interval-level quality control (QC) and categorical quality assurance data from 3 identical chemistry analyzers was utilized to generate a logistic regression model able to predict IF. A case-control approach and the forward stepwise likelihood-ratio method was used to develop the logistic regression model. The model was tested using a case-control dataset and again using the complete sample. A total of 650 downtime events were identified. A total of 22,880 QC data points, 187 calibrations, 24 proficiency testing events, and 107 maintenance records were analyzed. The regression model was able to correctly predict 59.2% of no instrument downtime events and 69.2% of instrument downtime events using the case-control data. Using the entire data set, the sensitivity of the model was 69.2% and the specificity was 58.2%. A logistic regression model can predict instrument downtime nearly 70% of the time. This study acts as a proof of concept using a limited data set collected by the chemistry laboratory.

Study on the Installation Quality and Ecological Environment Evaluation of Pressure Pipeline

In order to further strengthen the safety supervision of pressure pipelines and improve their environmental affinity, this paper focuses on the research of pressure pipelines conveying flammable, explosive, toxic and other media, and describes their quality management methods. Combined with practical application experience, the safety management system of pressure pipeline is established based on the safety technical specification and the latest version of ISO9001-2015 quality management system standard. The monitoring system designed in this paper is mainly composed of fiber grating surface strain sensor, fiber grating demodulator, LabVIEW computer software and GSM communication module. The surface strain of the measured object is detected by the fiber grating surface strain sensor. The fiber grating demodulator is connected to demodulate the central reflection wavelength of the fiber grating. Then the wavelength information of the sensor is collected by the computer software LabVIEW system and input to the computer for analysis and processing. The real-time monitoring function of the monitoring system is verified by experiments. The real-time data information of the sensor and the change trend of the whole strain can be read from the monitoring system.

Risk Identification and Assessment to Enhance Quality Management

A quality management system (QMS) in any operating organization or company aims to have a process approach and monitor all the company’s activities (information, marketing, logistics, outsourcing, social). Any quality management system can be upgraded and improved through risk assessment.

Implementing laboratory internal audit to improve compliance and quality of care in the municipal public health system-based ambulatory care health clinics in New York city.

System-wide laboratory internal audits are useful to help laboratories prepare for external audits in addition to being part of the ongoing program for compliance improvement and quality assurance in the laboratory to track and enhance care quality. A formal plan was developed and a modified audit checklist was prepared by our laboratory management team, applicable and uniquely tailored for our ambulatory care clinic settings to track operational, quality, and compliance metrics according to the New York State Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. Two audits were conducted 6 months apart and the conformity documented. An overall 84% increase in compliance and conformity was observed between first and second audits, which ranged from 63% to 100% across different categories, with 100% improvement (0% nonconformity) in 75% of the sites in the second audit. A system-wide laboratory internal audit was created and carried out. Staff shortages, rapid turnover, and lack of retraining were found to be contributing factors to sites that did not achieve 100% conformance. Continuous assessment and monitoring are key elements to success in the laboratory quality management system, and through this scheduled audit process, we were able to achieve continual laboratory quality improvement.