Quality professionals can no longer just enforce requirements and drive continuous improvement.
As quality practitioners, we know that change is constant. Whether we are firefighting the nonconformance du jour or partnering with product development to launch the next offering, we recognize that our world is very complex.
Quality professionals now are being asked to lead cross-functional teams for transformation initiatives and secure executive funding, all the while staying up to date on the latest regulations, industry requirements, technologies and organization-specific standards. Our soft skills are just as important as our technical ability and subject matter expertise. As the demand for highly skilled labor increases when it comes to emerging technologies under the Quality 4.0 umbrella, it is imperative that quality professionals also keep pace with emerging technologies.
Given all of this change, it’s clear there are significant opportunities for the role of the modern quality professional and challenges we must overcome in the years ahead.
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From tradition to transformation Sequoia Brass & Copper has stood for excellence in American manufacturing. In this episode, we sit down with Kim MacFarlane, President of Sequoia Brass & Copper, to hear the inspiring story of a family-owned company founded by her father, built on craftsmanship, trust, and a relentless commitment to quality. Kim shares how she’s guided the company through the challenges of modern industry while honoring its heritage, and how the next chapter will be carried forward by her son Kyle. This is more than a story of brass and copper; it’s about resilience, innovation, and the enduring strength of family legacy. If you’ve ever wondered how tradition can meet the demands of today’s industry hit play and be inspired.