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Innovation
Why Quality Can’t Wait
Robyn Coward
In life sciences, every decision carries weight—and speed to market is an ever-present consideration. Scientific innovation is moving faster than ever, yet regulatory demands are growing more complex, and supply chain fragility has become the new normal. Within this volatile landscape, the role of quality has shifted fundamentally. Quality is no longer just a means of avoiding risk. It’s a…
Healthcare
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Sam Schaffter

My grandfather was a carpenter, so growing up I often heard the adage, “Be sure to measure twice so you only have to cut once.” The saying is also attributed to tailors—you have to make sure your measurements are correct before you cut the fabric.

Little did I know that years later the saying would take on new meaning as I studied a different type of scissors, made of the…

Innovation
Why Quality Can’t Wait
Robyn Coward

In life sciences, every decision carries weight—and speed to market is an ever-present consideration. Scientific innovation is moving faster than ever, yet regulatory demands are growing more complex, and supply chain fragility has become the new normal. Within this volatile landscape, the role of quality has shifted fundamentally.

Quality is no longer just a means of avoiding…

Healthcare
Safety Management Control in Healthcare Environments
Jennifer King

Although patient safety is paramount in healthcare settings, about 1 in 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, and more than 3 million deaths occur due to unsafe care, says the World Health Organization (WHO). The reality is hospitals and healthcare facilities face numerous challenges in managing safety in addition to the risks of healthcare associated infections (HAIs), equipment failure, and…

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