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For Veterans

Veteran TBI Risk Calculator

A private, plain-language tool that helps veterans document blast exposures and symptoms — and decide whether to talk to a doctor. Built on the published science, designed for a clinician to take seriously.

$19.99 one-time — full access to the app. No subscription.

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For Quality Teams

IATF 16949 Audit Readiness BETA

A self-assessment that walks automotive supplier quality teams through the standard, scores readiness by clause, flags gaps, and generates a report to bring to a pre-audit review.

7-day free trial, then $99/month. Beta pricing while in development.

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Consulting

Quality Assurance Consulting

Focused practices, led personally by a quality and safety executive with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, an MBA, a Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and 15+ years in global quality systems plus 7 years in occupational safety & industrial hygiene, across diagnostics, medical devices, food safety, manufacturing, construction, and industrial operations.

Practice 01

ISO & Regulatory Consulting

Build, fix, and certify your quality management system — and stay inspection-ready. Gap assessments, QMS design, audit readiness, CAPA and supplier quality, plus hands-on regulatory guidance.

My qualifications: Ph.D. and MBA, with 15+ years directing global quality systems across diagnostics, medical devices, food safety, and manufacturing — including FDA 21 CFR 820, cGMP, EU MDR/IVDR, and HACCP/USDA.

Standards I work in
ISO 9001ISO 13485ISO 17025ISO 45001ISO 14971ISO 14001ISO 22000IATF 16949
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Council for Six Sigma Certification — Black Belt Certified
Practice 02

Lean Six Sigma Consulting

Turn quality from a cost center into measurable results — DMAIC improvement projects, SPC, root-cause problem solving, and Cost-of-Quality reduction, with Green/Black Belt coaching to build your team’s capability.

My qualifications: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) through the Council for Six Sigma Certification, plus a Ph.D. and MBA and 15+ years leading measurable improvement across regulated and manufacturing operations.

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Practice 03

Safety & Industrial Hygiene Consulting

Protect your people and stay OSHA-compliant. Safety program development, hazard and exposure assessment, OSHA compliance, and industrial hygiene program guidance — with deep expertise in industrial, construction, and chemical safety.

My qualifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA 30, with a Ph.D. in Chemistry and 7 years in occupational safety — specializing in industrial, construction, and chemical safety.

Credentials & focus
CSPOSHA 30IndustrialConstructionChemical Safety
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Practice 04

Cybersecurity & Information Security Consulting

Protect your data, systems, and reputation. Virtual CISO (vCISO) leadership, information security programs and governance, NIST & HIPAA compliance, SIEM/SOC and incident response, security awareness training, and AI governance.

Led by Richard Phung — a veteran security leader and virtual CISO with 20+ years across higher education, healthcare, and enterprise IT, and an active member of ISC2 and the IAPP.

Focus areas
Virtual CISOISO 27001NISTHIPAASIEM/SOCIncident ResponseAI Governance
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Pricing and availability per job requirements. Contact support@continuumimprovement.com.

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FAQ

Quality consulting — common questions

What is IATF 16949 audit readiness?

IATF 16949 audit readiness means your automotive quality management system is fully prepared for a certification or surveillance audit — documented, implemented, and free of gaps. We run a gap assessment against the standard, help you close any findings, and coach your team so the audit goes smoothly, with no surprises.

How long does ISO 9001 certification take?

Most organizations reach ISO 9001 certification in about 3–6 months, depending on your starting point, size, and how mature your processes already are. We shorten the path by building or fixing your quality management system and getting you audit-ready efficiently.

Do you consult on ISO 13485 for medical devices?

Yes. We help medical-device and diagnostics companies build and maintain ISO 13485 quality systems, align with FDA 21 CFR 820 and EU MDR/IVDR, apply ISO 14971 risk management, and prepare for Notified Body and FDA inspections.

What does a QMS consultant actually do?

A quality management system (QMS) consultant designs, documents, and improves the processes that keep your products compliant and consistent — document control, CAPA, risk management, and supplier quality — and prepares your team to pass certification and surveillance audits.

Which standards does Continuum Improvement support?

ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ISO 14971, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and food safety (ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000) — plus Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement and regulatory compliance (FDA, cGMP, EU MDR/IVDR, HACCP/USDA).

Our mission

Improvement never stops

Continuum Improvement is a company built on continuous improvement — the idea, drawn from Lean Six Sigma and captured in our ouroboros mark, that good systems are never finished. We create honest, rigorous tools that turn complex information into clear next steps, whether that’s a veteran seeking care or a manufacturer pursuing certification.

Contact

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Questions, access requests, or partnerships — reach us anytime.

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