By Jon M Quigley This post is to pile on to a post by Robert Fey on LinkedIn. Below is a brief brainstorm of issues that can arise in product development and testing, resulting in poor outcomes.  Your thoughts are welcome. Here is a list of common failures in the context of software verification work […]

Automotive Testing Best Practices: SIL, HIL, and Why a Single Approach Falls Short by Jon M Quigley As someone deeply engaged in automotive product development and testing, I believe that robust strategies using both software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) are essential. Drawing on the insights and frameworks of Jon M. Quigley, I want to explore […]

The Need for Transparency in Testing In the high-stakes world of automotive product development, demands to deliver vehicles on schedule often collide with the critical necessity for transparency in testing results. When timelines tighten and executive pressure mounts, the temptation to “fast-track” projects at the expense of rigorous verification grows. Yet, ensuring transparency in testing […]

Introduction Success in today’s workplace depends on the intricate balance of team and individual performance. Organizations striving for innovation recognize the importance of empowering individuals while fostering effective teamwork. Drawing on the insights of legendary quality management thinker W. Edwards Deming, this post examines motivational factors, the impact of self-interest, and the most effective actions to […]

Don’t Erase the Past to Reuse a Number Introduction: Configuration Item Traceability in PLM (#1) In product lifecycle management (PLM), effective configuration item traceability is not just a best practice—it’s a critical requirement, particularly for regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and rail. Drawing on the principles and works of Jon M. Quigley, a […]

Introduction In today’s competitive market, understanding the gears of product development is crucial for delivering successful products. Each element—like requirements elicitation, configuration management, and risk management—acts as a gear in a well-oiled machine. When these gears work in harmony, teams can accelerate innovation, minimize risk, and maximize the value of their products.  This is not […]

What is Software Download Over the Air (DOTA)? Jon M Quigley Software download over the air (OTA) refers to the wireless delivery of software updates, patches, or new features directly to devices without the need for physical connections or manual intervention. This technology is widely used in smartphones, IoT devices, vehicles, and enterprise systems to […]

Effective Product Testing Execution and my thoughts on this. The outcome can be a disaster if we poorly execute an effective, well-defined process.  Below are my thoughts on this link https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-fey-78178b154_mrbrokentesting-integrationblindness-testingstrategy-activity-7345338918126432256-OWgo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM   Unit tests pass. If unit testing does not represent the real world, then it means little. Unit testing should go beyond specification limits […]

What Is Configuration Management in Manufacturing?   Configuration management (CM) is a systematic process that ensures all aspects of a product—manufacturing equipment, software, or both—remain consistent with their original specifications and intended functionality throughout their lifecycle. In manufacturing, configuration management aligns the product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with requirements, design, and operational information from […]

Jon M Quigley The genesis of this post is  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7343144597839056897/ Outsourced Testing Best Practices: Safeguarding Product Quality in 2025 We often seek out best practices for outsourced testing as if there is a silver bullet. That is not so.  Some key principles help. Outsourced testing is often criticized as a shortcut that leads to poor […]