Strong together in quality management:
Forums & networks as a success factor

Unleashing shared knowledge: Why quality management communities are so valuable

In today's fast-paced and interconnected industry, collaboration is the key to success. Quality managers are faced with increasingly complex requirements across all sectors - from regulatory compliance to transparency across all levels of global supply chains. In-house expertise alone is no longer enough.

This is precisely where global quality management forums and specialist communities come in: They connect experts, practitioners and decision-makers from OEMs, suppliers, laboratories, service companies and software providers. In these communities, questions are asked, best practices are shared and concrete solutions are developed for existing and new challenges in quality management.

Their particular value lies not only in the wealth of content - but also in the collaborative mindset behind them. Whether through moderated forums, LinkedIn groups or structured professional associations, these platforms promote cross-functional dialog and joint solution finding that advance the industry as a whole.

Below you will find a curated selection of the world's most relevant and active quality management communities and forums. Some require registration, others are open to the public - but all are based on the same principle: better quality through collaboration.

Quality management communities & forums worldwide


Specialist communities and forums (with login):

  • ASQ (American Society for Quality):

    https://asq.org/

    Description: One of the world's largest and most respected organizations for quality professionals. Provides forums, communities, certifications, training and resources. Membership is usually required to access the forums and exclusive community areas.

  • CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) (Great Britain):

    https://www.quality.org/

    Description: The professional body for quality professionals in the UK. Also offers forums and community areas for members.

  • EOQ (European Organization for Quality):

    https://www.eoq.org/

    Description: A European umbrella organization of national quality associations. Although it does not provide direct forums for individuals, it often refers to the communities of its member organizations.

  • iSixSigma network:

    https://www.isixsigma.com/

    Description: A comprehensive resource for Six Sigma and Lean practitioners. Provides forums and discussion groups that usually require registration to actively participate.

  • The Lean Forum:

    https://theleanforum.com/

    Description: Focuses on lean management and offers forums and community areas for practitioners. Registration is required.



LinkedIn groups:

LinkedIn is an excellent platform to network and participate in discussions with quality management experts worldwide. Here are some of the largest and most active QM groups:

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/962597/

Quality management forums and communities for which no registration is required: