Specifically About Quality

Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott
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“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"

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    021. Managing Requalification and Revalidations

    Requalification and revalidation are requirements every automotive organisation knows. In this episode of Specifically About Quality, Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott take a practical look at how requalification and revalidation are really managed in organisations – and why they so often fail to protect the customer.  From the customer’s perspective, weak requalification processes mean hidden risk. Changes in materials, equipment, measurement systems, or suppliers quietly accumulate, while assumptions remain unchanged. The result is false confidence, late detection of issues, and unpleasant surprises during audits or customer escalations.  In this episode, we explore what effective requalification and revalidation should actually look like. Agata and Christopher discuss how to move away from calendar-driven, checkbox-based approaches and instead link requalification to real triggers such as process changes, performance trends, nonconformities, and customer feedback.  They share practical examples from automotive organizations where revalidation was either ignored or misunderstood – and how this led to unstable processes, repeated problems, and audit findings. You’ll also hear how mature organizations embed requalification into daily quality management instead of treating it as a separate, periodic exercise.  This episode is not about doing more tests. It’s about knowing when requalification is really needed – and acting before the customer feels the impact.  If this episode resonates with you, don’t stop here.  👉 Subscribe to the QualityWise® newsletter to receive: - episode summaries and key takeaways, - practical checklists and templates, - early access to webinars, trainings, and free materials.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/  If your organisation struggles to manage requalification and revalidation in a structured, risk-based way, QualityWise® helps companies turn compliance into value through training, consulting, audits, and practical implementation support.   💼 Book your free consultation: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en  Produced by "We See Sound"

    16 min

  2. 4 FEB

    020. Core Tools: Why They Don’t Work Together (And How to Finally Make Them Add Value)

    Core Tools are everywhere in automotive quality.  APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, PPAP – every organization knows them, every auditor expects them, and yet in many companies they still don’t work together.  In the first episode of Season 2 of Specifically About Quality, Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott tackle one of the most common frustrations in quality management: Core Tools exist, but they fail to function as one coherent system.  From the customer’s perspective, this lack of integration has real consequences. Problems are detected too late, teams react instead of prevent, and quality becomes documentation-driven rather than risk-driven.  In this episode, we explore why Core Tools lose their power. Agata and Christopher share practical insights from real automotive organizations, showing how these gaps appear in daily work and how they silently increase customer risk, internal firefighting, and frustration across teams.  This episode is not about adding more tools.  It’s about making the existing ones finally work together.  If this episode resonates with you, don’t stop here.  👉 Subscribe to the Qualitywise newsletter to receive:  episode summaries and key takeaways,  practical checklists and templates,  early access to webinars, trainings, and free materials.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/    If your organization struggles with disconnected Core Tools and you want real, hands-on support – QualityWise helps companies turn compliance into value through training, consulting, audits, and practical implementation support.   💼 Book your free consultation: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en  Produced by "We See Sound"

    18 min

  3. 28 JAN

    019. Building a Strong Management Review Process

    Management review can be more than a compliance meeting—it can be a strategic driver. Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott  explain how to prepare, run, and follow up on reviews that engage leadership, track real performance, and set improvement direction.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/  💼 Book your free consultation: https://www.qualitywise.pl/enProduced by "We See Sound"

    18 min

  4. 21 JAN

    018. How to Align KPIs with Quality Outcomes

    KPIs shape behavior—so are yours driving quality or just output? Learn how to select, define, and track KPIs that support customer satisfaction, compliance, and process stability. The hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott share case studies of KPI systems that really work.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/  💼 Book your free consultation: https://www.qualitywise.pl/enProduced by "We See Sound"

    16 min

  5. 14 JAN

    017. New Year, New Activities in Your QMS: How to Refresh and Refocus

    Start the year by energizing your QMS. This episode covers how to set fresh quality priorities, update your core tools, and align improvement initiatives with business goals. Perfect for quality leaders looking to make a strong start.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/  💼 Book your free consultation: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en Produced by "We See Sound"

    18 min

  6. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Specifically About Quality Season 2 Update 2026

    🎙️With Season 1 finished🏁, Christopher Scott provides a brief update on Season 2 for 2026🚨. In Specifically About Quality, we discuss quality as it actually operates on the shop floor — not just what the standards dictate, but how to apply them effectively without firefighting. Each episode delivers practical insights, real examples, and expert discussions from the automotive world and beyond. 👉 Looking to turn quality requirements into measurable results? Discover how QualityWise supports organizations with training, audits, and hands-on consulting — from compliance to performance.

    1 min

  7. 17/12/2025

    016. Quality on the Gemba: What to Look for During Shopfloor Walks

    Go beyond a checklist when walking the shop floor. Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott explain how to observe processes, ask the right questions, and spot early signs of quality risk. Practical examples help you turn Gemba walks into powerful quality improvement tools.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/  💼 Book your free consultation: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en Produced by "We See Sound"

    25 min

  8. 10/12/2025

    015. Internal Audits That Actually Add Value

    Internal audits don’t have to be a paperwork exercise. Learn how to plan and execute audits that reveal improvement opportunities, engage process owners, and strengthen your QMS. This episode includes tips for reporting and follow-up that drive real change.  📩 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter & get free downloads: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en/podcast-specifically-about-quality/  💼 Book your free consultation: https://www.qualitywise.pl/en Produced by "We See Sound"

    20 min
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“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"

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  • Creator
    Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott
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