Entries by Steve Williams

Moraine Plastics Future-Proofs Quality Systems with Steve Williams

Moraine Plastics partners with national quality expert Steve Williams to enhance systems, performance, and operational excellence. PRESS RELEASE WEST BEND , IL, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Moraine Plastics has engaged Steve Williams, a nationally recognized quality and leadership expert, to consult with the company as it continues to refine its quality systems […]

Reflections on 50 YEARS in the Business, Part 2

Read Part 2 here https://iconnect007.uberflip.com/i/1543307-i007-feb2026/63? Continuing with the second installment of this three-part series looking back on my 50 years in the business, I’ll focus on my move up the food chain from manufacturing PCBs to managing PCB suppliers and the unique experience gained from working with the best companies in the world. Reach out […]

Talking Manufacturing with Steve: Beyond Confidence with Divya Parekh on Talk4TV

In case you missed Tuesday’s blog that focused this interview on Steve’s new leadership book Notorious, I’m reblogging it on the TRAC website as much of the conversation was regarding manufacturing obstacles, solutions and the importance of a solid quality management system. Below are the Talk4TV link plus iHeart & Apple Podcast versions:  Talk4TV Beyond […]

Reflections on 50 YEARS in the Business, Part 1

Read Part 1 here https://iconnect007.uberflip.com/i/1542698-i007-jan2026/115? Last September and October, I wrote a two-part column, “Electro-Tek: A Williams Family Legacy, which prompted me to reflect on the changes I have witnessed over the past 50 years in the PCB and broader electronics industry. The prior articles focused on the family business and my dad, so a […]

Electro-Tek: A Williams Family Legacy

I-Connect007 put out this nice announcement on LinkedIn on my recent two-part column “Electro-Tek: A Williams Family Legacy”, with links to both articles and a short highlight video.  See and read it here: CLICK HERE FOR LINK  

Get Ready for ISO 9001 Version 6

We are well past the normal 5-7 years that a new revision of the ISO 9001 international quality standard gets released. Word on the street is that it may be finished toward the end of 2025 with implementation starting in 2026. CLICK HERE  to continue reading my column on a history of ISO revisions and […]

Occupational Health & Safety: What is ISO 45001 and why do you need it?

ISO 45001 provides significant value to organizations looking to reduce workplace incidents and demonstrate OH&S commitment. ISO 45001 can be seamlessly integrated into your current QMS as an IMS (Integrated Management System). No need to change your QMS structure, numbering scheme or functionality, I work with you to painlessly integrate these into the existing management system. […]

Milwaukee Electronics Achieves AS9100D: 2016 Certification

PRESS RELEASE The Right Approach Consulting July 10, 2025 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Electronics Achieves AS9100D: 2016 Certification. I am proud to announce that the Milwaukee division of client Milwaukee Electronics has upgraded their QMS from ISO 9001: 2015 and received certification to AS9100D: 2016 from certifying body TUV Rheinland. Corporate Director of Quality Bob Willenbring, […]