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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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🎙️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.

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. 

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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. 

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Tired of constant firefighting?

This episode shows how to shift from reactive problem-solving to stable processes by building process ownership at every level. The hosts Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott share strategies to engage leaders, empower teams, and sustain improvements. 

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Many 8D reports fail to prevent recurrence. Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott  explain how to use 8D as a real problem-solving tool—covering root cause analysis, verification, and cross-functional teamwork. Expect real-world examples of effective 8Ds that customers trust. 

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LPAs can be a game-changer if done right. This episode reveals how to design, implement, and sustain an LPA program that prevents problems and builds ownership. Learn the pitfalls to avoid and how to make LPAs more than just checklists. 

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