QMS & EMS London

Whether the new international standard for environmental management systems, ISO 14001:2015, strengthens the links between the EMS and organisational strategy, more effectively engages leaders and ensures environmental aspects are related to business risks and opportunities will largely depend on the quality of the internal and external audits.

Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Istanbul, TOFAS (Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.S.) manufactures cars, taxis, and vans in Turkey for international sale. Products are offered under several brands, including Fiat (which jointly owns the company), Peugeot, Citroen, and Opel. The TOFAS-built Fiat Linea is Turkey's best-selling passenger car, while its Fiat Doblò (also produced as the Opel Combo) claims first place in the light commercial vehicle category.

The 2nd Maintenance Squadron’s Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier, Louisiana, calibrates and maintains an inventory of more than 6,700 pieces of equipment for Team Barksdale. With countless tools and test equipment used by ground crews every day, one shop is responsible for maintaining the standard of accuracy and calibration of the equipment. By ensuring the most accurate tools and equipment at Barksdale, the PMEL streamlines workflow and saves the Air Force money by having one centralized location on base.

Electrically powered medical equipment will soon be subject to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU.

A new MIT study on supply-chain risk shows no correlation between the total amount a manufacturer spends with a supplier and the profit loss it would incur if that supply were suddenly interrupted. This counter-intuitive finding defies a basic business tenet that equates the greatest supply-chain risk with suppliers of highest annual expenditure. When applied to Ford Motor Co.’s supply chain, the quantitative analysis by David Simchi-Levi of MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Systems Division shows that the supply firms whose disruption would inflict the greatest blow to Ford’s profits are those that provide the manufacturer with relatively low-cost components.

Creaform Inc. helps companies seamlessly create, simulate, verify, and collaborate in 3-D, significantly enhancing their turnaround times and profitability. In addition to designing and selling its 3-D laser scanners/systems, 3-D digitizers, portable CMMs, dual camera sensors, and distributing other 3-D measurement systems and software, Creaform offers design and engineering services, reverse engineering, finite element analysis, 3-D and long-range scanning, inspection, training, and staff outsourcing. Leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D Engineering Services, announces the installation of probing optical technology and noncontact 3D measurement systems at the BMW plant in Munich, Germany. The TRUaccuracy technology, which is integrated in all Creaform systems, was a key factor in the decision.

Customer satisfaction is the number one priority for every electronics company. The Quality Management Systems (QMS) are focused on understanding customer requirements and striving for excellence in Quality, Delivery, Service and environmental responsibility. Company and employees have to be committed to providing quality products and services that meet or exceed our customer’s requirements through ongoing continuous improvement to services, processes, product functionality, reliability and cost. Furthermore, through total employee involvement and teamwork, the company should be dedicated to its own growth, which enhances customer satisfaction, creates jobs, provides opportunities for advancement, and improves employee self-esteem.