Hardware Podcasts

205 - Why Less Than 20% of Companies Have Started Quality 4.0

Let's Combinate · 11 Sept 2025 · 35m

What this episode covers

Larry Mager, Founder of MGMT-CTRL, explains why fewer than 20% of companies have started Quality 4.0 despite 63% believing it will transform operations. He introduces his Quantum Quality Management (QQM) framework, a five-phase roadmap that prioritizes people, process, and technology to move beyond compliance. Mager argues that legacy Electronic Quality Management Systems (EQMS) fail because they are pre-programmed, whereas modern solutions use 'digital twins' to model workflows and ensure digital continuity. He emphasizes that successful implementation requires a strategic roadmap, cultural change, and management control rather than just installing software.

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early-stage companies

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MGMT-CTRL
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Quantum Quality Management, FDA, EQMS

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