Workforce Development

ISO 14001: Misconceptions and Challenges

An issue that The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) is working closely with its members on is ISO 14001. In seminars and publications, the U.S. plastics industry trade association is keeping its members informed on this new standard.

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Education

Plastics ISO 9000 Model 5 Quality Training - Methods With Performance Results

Survey results show that cost reduction is the top industry challenge for moldmakers. Managing your supply chain will help achieve this goal.

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Education

ISO 9000 Model 4 - OEMs Are Learning From Custom Moldmakers and Molders

The challenge for today's moldmakers and molders and their management systems is to identify and solve problems faster and more effectively.

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The Plastics ISO 9000 Model 3 - Moldmakers' and Molders' Existing Procedures Are 80 Percent to ISO 9001 Global Standard

Cost containment and operating efficiencies are becoming more important factors in meeting increased price competition if a moldmaker is to remain profitable.

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Leadership

Exploring ISO 9000 - Part 17 Internal Quality Audits

A Series of International Standards for Quality Management and Quality Assurance: Clause 4.17 Internal Quality Audits.

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Basics

ISO 9000 - Pt.15 Handling / Storage / Packaging / Preservation / Delivery

A Series of International Standards for Quality Management and Quality Assurance. This Clause is designed to provide a method to prevent damage or deterioration (i.e., preserving and segregating product).

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The Plastics ISO 9000 Model 2 - Moldmakers' Pioneering Spirit Will Guide Quality Standards Through This Millennium

Small tool shops and moldmakers need a solid foundation for excellence, since they are the starting point in the supply chain of producing a quality end product.

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ISO 9000 Model 1 - Quality Issues as a Part of Good Business

Solutions for managing the plastics supply chain improving OEMs' total cost of manufacturing.

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Leadership

Exploring ISO 9000 - Part 18 Training

A Series of International Standards for Quality Management and Quality Assurance: Element 4.18 Training

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Leadership

Exploring ISO 9000 - Part 20 Statistical Techniques

A Series of International Standards for Quality Management and Quality Assurance. This edition of ISO 9001 is one part of a consistent pair of quality management system standards.

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