Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Total Quality Management (TQM) refers to management methods used to enhance quality and productivity in business organizations. TQM is a comprehensive management approach that works horizontally ...

Over the last few months, I have heard various experienced and knowledgeable experts state (emphatically no less) totally contradictory opinions regarding quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), ...

Quality management systems are really just about one thing: quality. But assuring quality in your products and services has a nice ripple effect of increasing customer satisfaction and keeping them ...

Pharmaceutical products are controlled by quality regulations that ensure the finished drug product has the required identity and purity characteristics. If a pharmaceutical product does not meet ...

Statement on Quality Management Standards No. 1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management, becomes effective on Dec. 15, 2025, and the required documentation surrounding that system’s design, ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. David Kindness is a Certified Public ...