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Hints for quality auditors: the following notes are for quality auditors, but mostly so I won't have to keep looking over my shoulder.(OTHER DIMENSIONS)
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June 1, 2008
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- Cox, Hill
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As a provider of calibration services, I frequently take shots at some quality auditors for the silly things they demand during audits. I always offer to speak with an auditor to clear up any misunderstandings, but they always decline the invitation. I was told this is because the customer is supposed to know all this stuff and sort it out.
The following notes are for quality auditors--a peace offering if you will--but mostly so I won't have to keep looking over my shoulder. Okay, I'll admit it up front: I'm trying to avoid repeatedly having to answer questions that should never have been asked.
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