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The Role of the Source Inspector in the Quality Assurance Process

API, October 27, 2017
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Video Duration: 0:29:46

Login or register below for a replay of our 30-minute webinar discussing the role of the Source Inspector in the Quality Assurance process. Industry subject matter expert John Reynolds will shed light on the importance of source inspection, and will delve into topics such as:

  • The difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
  • The QA role of the Source Inspector vs. the QC role of the supplier/vendor
  • Training and certification of Source Inspectors

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Posted by Mario Roqueta on October 30, 2017
Fantastic webinar !!! Crystal-Clear-Concepts !!! Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.
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I'm taking the API-SIEE exam later this month.... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.
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