How a Quality Management System Can Help Small/Mid-Sized American Manufacturers Integrate into the Rising Defense Industry Manufacturing has always been a cornerstone of the American economy, but in recent decades, has struggled under the pressures of modernization, offshoring, and a refocusing of domestic economic priorities. However, recent economic developments have given small manufacturers valuable lifelines, and none is more promising than the federal government’s renew

A Push to Strengthen the Defense of America and its Allies Has Put Small Manufacturers in the Spotlight – and Raised New Needs for Implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS) In the years following the Cold War, American military policy realigned from the force-dominant position that helped the United States win that prolonged struggle. New policies, such as the so-called Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), suggested that a limited-force doctrine which prioritized air pow

The Fascinating Story of How the American Petroleum Institute Created the World’s Leading Quality Management System Standard for Oil and Gas Companies Since 1985, the API Spec Q1 quality management system (QMS) standard has helped enterprises in the energy sector improve their efficiency and safety, while simultaneously helping them to manage their environmental impact. As one of the first quality management system standards, the API Spec Q1 standard has continued to grow wit