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Specifically About Quality

by Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott
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  • 046. The Role of HR in IATF 16949 – Why Quality Starts with People

    October 21, 2026 · 23 min

    HR is often seen as a support function.  But in IATF 16949, people, competence, awareness, and organizational culture are essential elements of an effective quality management system.  In this episode of Specifically About Quality, Agata…

  • 045. Training Within Industry – The Forgotten System Behind Operational Excellence

    October 14, 2026 · 27 min

    Every organization trains its people. But not every organization trains them in a way that builds consistent performance, preserves knowledge, and delivers the same quality every single time.  In this episode of Specifically About Quality…

  • 044. CQI Special Processes – Why You Can't Inspect Quality Into the Product

    October 7, 2026 · 24 min

    Special processes are among the most critical operations in automotive manufacturing. Welding, heat treatment, coating, painting, molding, soldering – once completed, their quality often cannot be fully verified through final inspection…

  • 043. Customer Complaints – Turning Complaints into Competitive Advantage

    September 30, 2026 · 33 min

    Customer complaints are inevitable. No organization wants to receive them, yet every complaint is an opportunity to learn, improve, and strengthen customer trust—if it is handled correctly.  In this episode of Specifically About Quality…

  • 042. IATF 16949 Rules No. 6 

    September 23, 2026 · 28 min

    What Actually Changes and How to Prepare?  IATF 16949 Rules define how certification works in practice. Updates to the Rules may seem technical – yet they have a direct impact on audits, expectations, and how organizations are…

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  • 041. TISAX & Cybersecurity – From Requirement to Real System Capability 

    September 16, 2026 · 14 min

    Cybersecurity is no longer optional in automotive.  TISAX requirements are becoming standard – and yet many organizations still treat them as a documentation exercise rather than a real system capability.   In this episode of Specifically…

  • 040. VDA 6.8 – The Supply Chain Audit in Automotive 

    September 9, 2026 · 15 min

    Supply chain performance is critical in automotive.  Parts, materials, logistics flows – everything must work together reliably, and yet many organizations still struggle with instability beyond their own production processes.   In this…

  • 039. AI In Quality – From Hype To Control

    June 24, 2026 · 15 min

    Artificial Intelligence is rapidly entering the world of quality.  Predictions, automation, pattern recognition – the potential is huge, yet many organisations are still unsure how to move from hype to real, controlled application.  In…

  • 038. Advanced Problem-Solving: From 8D to System Optimization

    June 17, 2026 · 22 min

    Problem-solving is a core capability in every automotive organisation. Methods like 8D are widely used and required – yet many problems still return, escalate, or evolve into more complex issues.  In this episode of Specifically About…

  • 037. Top 10 Nonconformities In IATF 16949 Audits

    June 10, 2026 · 29 min

    IATF 16949 audits are a critical checkpoint for every automotive nThey are structured, rigorous, and highly focused on risk – yet many companies still face the same nonconformities again and again.  In this episode of Specifically About…

  • 036. Cost of Poor Quality 

    June 3, 2026 · 22 min

    The cost of poor quality is rarely fully visible. Scrap, rework, complaints – these are measured. But many of the most significant losses remain hidden in inefficiencies, delays, and lost opportunities.  In this episode of Specifically…

  • 035. VDA 6.3 – The Most Demanding Process Audit in Automotive

    May 27, 2026 · 17 min

    VDA 6.3 is one of the most recognised processesaudits in automotive.It is structured, detailed, and widely required – yet many s In this episode of Specifically About Quality,Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott explain what makes…

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About the show

“Specifically About Quality” , a podcast for quality managers, engineers, auditors, and operational leaders who want to build stronger quality systems and make a real impact on their organizations. Join hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott, experts in quality management and operational excellence, as they tackle real-world quality challenges. Brought to you by Qualitywise.pl — offering expert training, audits, and consulting for the automotive and manufacturing industries. Follow us and start making quality a true business driver. Produced by "We See Sound"