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How do you eat an elephant?

Jun 3, 2025 | Lean Six Sigma, News/Blog

Dutch productivity is falling again – and that offers precisely opportunities Labor productivity in the Netherlands fell again in 2024, CBS figures show. While the economy is growing, the output per hour worked is actually decreasing. A signal that traditional...

From Theory to Practice: Junior Consultant at Stoneridge

Oct 23, 2024 | News/Blog

From theory to practice: Junior Consultant at Stoneridge Before working at Symbol, Junior Consultant Wisse Bos had never heard of a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Now he knows all the terms associated with a PPAP – such as PSW and PCN – like the...

Optimize Quality Management with AI Tools

Sep 30, 2024 | News/Blog, Quality Management

Optimize quality management with AI tools In the modern business environment, quality management is becoming increasingly important. Companies strive to provide high-quality products and services to ensure customer satisfaction and market competitiveness. Quality...

The Netherlands’ youngest Black Belt speaks

Aug 15, 2024 | News/Blog

A ideal is not yet not a solution Emiel recently gave a training session on the topic of problem definition and measurable requirements.During the session, he gave several times the feedback that it is not necessary, and may even be undesirable, to think about...

An ideal image is not yet a solution

Aug 15, 2024 | News/Blog

From ISO 9001 to IATF 16949 As consultants with expertise in ISO 9001 quality management systems, we are often asked how best to transition to IATF 16949. For suppliers, certification according to IATF 16949:2016 is an important prerequisite to participate in the...

From ISO 9001 to IATF 16949

Mar 5, 2024 | News/Blog, Tips