The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues Form 483 Inspectional Observations or warning letters when communicating to a pharmaceutical company that its quality practices are not in compliance with regulatory standards. Most of these observatio…
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When you buy organic vegetables because you don’t want pesticides in your food, you are adhering to a quality standard. Ditto when your best friend spends three months researching the best elementary schools for her kids before deciding on the house to buy.
Similar quality principles apply to business, only on a larger scale. In regulated environments, the burden of quality depends on the regulations and standards that apply to a company. A manufacturer of a combination product such as an auto injector will face the hurdles for both medical device (injection pen) and pharmaceutical (the drug that’s injected) requirements, as opposed to a company that manufacturers a simpler product. Even so, there are basic concepts of quality applicable to most people in many situations. There are similarities between “personal” quality management, if you will, and quality management for the purpose of consistently producing an excellent product or service. People even make similar assumptions about both, such as the five things listed below. Unfortunately, most of these beliefs are wrong. |
Ensuring that partners and vendors maintain an acceptable level of quality and regulatory compliance, however, can be a daunting task. And if you are doing business in regulatory environment, it is your responsibility. To ensure the formation of effici…
Risk is mentioned some 15 times throughout the standard, to account for the specific issues being addressed. Risk is to be considered in outsourcing and supplier controls, with respect to software validations, and in the training of personnel commensur…
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As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions such as firewalls and anti-virus software, an analytics-based approach has become extremely important.
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The platforms used to deliver IT products and services, the tools-of-the-trade and skillsets required to do the job have changed. On top of all that, the IT function is now being integrated into the company’s other operations and is expected to operate as a business-within-a-business. Overseeing this sea change is the CIO.
This paper examines the following:
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How do modern learners learn best? New research conducted by Skillsoft shows 85% of IT learners and 74% of business learners use books for skill development. Surprised?
Data clearly illustrates today’s modern learner craves relevance and substance. Integrating digital books with video-based eLearning courses creates a balance between depth and relevance that the corporate learning function has seemingly struggled with for years. Looking at eBooks in a new context allows us to better understand—and meet the demands of—the modern learner. Download the white paper. |
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Now uninformed, careless, or disgruntled employees can create profound security disruptions. While information security is everyone’s job, it is the IT experts who bear the greatest burden. Instead of hiring, many organizations are investing in comprehensive training programs to shore up skills, lower HR costs, and improve the continuity and consistency of their security initiatives. This white paper outlines the many training initiatives that organizations can pursue to improve security. |
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Millennials are different from other generations—but probably not as different as L&D and talent leaders have been led to believe. Changes in technology have impacted the way all of us live, learn and work. Rather than focusing solely on millennials, develop a learning and development strategy focused on meeting the needs of the modern learner—and watch your programs become more effective in engaging employees to deliver business impact.
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the largest IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization in Asia. In 1999, TCS allied with Skillsoft and has since enriched its online learning delivery system, helping to provide comprehensive learnin…
