TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Status of task 8.5 - quality assurance N2 - The presentation was given at the virtual general meeting of the Horizon 2020 project "Metabuilding Labs" to inform the partners about the status of the development of the quality management documentation of MBLabs. T2 - Metabuilding Labs General Meeting March 8th & 9th CY - Online meeting DA - 8.3.2023 KW - Quality Management KW - Metabuilding Labs PY - 2023 AN - OPUS4-57122 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - The Metabuilding Labs approach to Quality Assurance – Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for the O3BETs N2 - The development of the Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for the O3BETs by setting up 3 working roups during Summer 2024 aredescribed. Major achievements are shown and future work is outlined. T2 - 6th General Meeting Metabuilding Labs CY - Szentender, Hungary DA - 26.11.2024 KW - Open innovation test bed KW - Metabuilding Labs KW - Quality management PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-61866 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - WP8 - METABUILDING LABS OITB catalogue of testing infrastructures and services, its structuring and exploitation, training and quality management N2 - Developments of Workpackage 8 in the last year are presented. Focuss on the development of quality assurance procedures for the O3BETs. Upcoming activites for the tasks 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 and 8.6 are described. T2 - 5th General Meeting Metabuilding Labs Project CY - Online meeting DA - 06.06.2024 KW - Open Innovation Test Bed KW - Quality assurance KW - Quality management PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-60208 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the Operation of Accreditation Bodies - Conduction and Results from the first benchmarking Round with 8 Accreditation Bodies N2 - In autumn 2014 the German accreditation body Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) and the German federal institute Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung (BAM) initiated a project to compare the operations of accreditation bodies by developing and implementing a tailor-made management tool. Eight European Accreditation Bodies attended the first benchmarking round. By means of the Process Maturity Benchmarking Tool (PMBT) a set of relevant processes was identified and analyzed using indicators based on data from data records and the maturity of the investigated processes. A Results-Workshop was conducted with experts from the accreditation bodies to identify best practices and discuss different modes of operation. T2 - 40. Genaral Assembly der European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 22.11.2017 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-43135 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Vergleich der Arbeitsweise von Akkreditierungsstellen in Europa N2 - Das übergeordnete Ziel des Projekts ist es, ein Werkzeug bereitzustellen, mit dem die Arbeitsweise von Akkreditierungsstellen auf objektiver Grundlage und kennzahlenbasiert analysiert werden kann. Durch Anwendung auf mehrere Akkreditierungsstellen soll zudem eine vergleichende Analyse verschiedener Akkreditierungsstellen ermöglicht werden, die zur Harmonisierung der Arbeitsweise der Akkreditierungsstellen in Europa beiträgt. In der ersten Phase des Projekts wurden die Tätigkeiten von Akkreditierungsstellen und ihre auf gesetzlichen und normativen Anforderungen beruhenden Verpflichtungen systematisch analysiert. Es wurde eine mit Kennzahlen unterlegte Prozesslandschaft entwickelt, die ein Modell bildet, dem die implementierten Abläufe und eingesetzten Ressourcen der Akkreditierungsstelle zugeordnet werden können. In der zweiten Phase wurden die Prozesse der Deutschen Akkreditierungsstelle DAkkS dem Modell zugeordnet. Die Übertragbarkeit des so erstandenen Modells wurde in einem dritten Schritt durch die Erweiterung auf sieben weitere Akkreditierungsstellen im europäischen Raum untersucht. Im Rahmen eines Abteilungsseminars wurden die Ergebnisse der Datenerhebung der acht teilnehmenden Akkreditierungsstellen in anonymisierter Form präsentiert. T2 - Abteilungsseminar der Abteilung S CY - BAM Berlin, Germany DA - 10.10.2017 KW - Akkreditierung KW - Benchmarking PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-42715 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The presentation gives an overview of the PMBT-Management tool and ist first application with eight European accreditation bodies. T2 - EUROLAB TCQA Meeting 2018 CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 15.11.2018 KW - Accreditation KW - EFQM Excellence Model KW - Benchmarking PY - 2018 AN - OPUS4-46613 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Qui règlemente la production mondiale? T2 - Seminaire de lancement (Kick-Off Conference) Projet de jumelage léger "Renforcement du dispositif Algerién d'accréditation ALGERAC" CY - Algiers, Algeria DA - 2013-11-19 PY - 2013 AN - OPUS4-29768 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Produkt- oder Managementsystemzertifizierung - Gemeinsamkeiten und Abgrenzungen T2 - 20. Kolloquium von EUROLAB-D CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2014-06-06 PY - 2014 AN - OPUS4-30813 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - The International System of Quality Infrastructures - national approach and international collaboration T2 - Closing conference, Projet de jumelage léger "Renforcement du dispositif Algérien d'Accréditation" CY - Algiers, Algeria DA - 2014-05-27 PY - 2014 AN - OPUS4-30814 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Kann man Akkreditierungsstellen miteinander vergleichen? T2 - Akkreditierungskonferenz 2015 CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2015-06-09 PY - 2015 AN - OPUS4-33441 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Presentation of BAM with a special focuss on tasks related to quality infrastructure T2 - Strategic Standardization - SoSe 2015 CY - Berlin, Gemany DA - 2015-06-09 PY - 2015 AN - OPUS4-33480 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. T2 - Kick-Off Meeting at SWEDAC CY - Boras, Sweden DA - 24.01.17 KW - Accreditation KW - EFQM-excellence-model PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-41672 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. T2 - Kick-Off Meeting at RvA (Raad voor Accreditatie) CY - Utrecht, The Netherlands DA - 24.04.2017 KW - Accreditation KW - EFQM-excellence-model PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-41686 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. T2 - Kick-Off Meeting at ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación) CY - Madrid, Spain DA - 17.01.2017 KW - Accreditation KW - EFQM-excellence-model PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-41692 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung - Welcome N2 - Vorstellung der BAM sowie der Abteilung S und eines TZ-Projekts mit Bezug zu Qualitätsinfrastruktur im Rahmen eines Gastvortrags im Rahmen der Veranstaltungsreihe Quality Infrastructure Management an der TU Berlin N2 - Presentation of the BAM as well as the Department S and a technical cooperation project related to quality infrastructure within the framework of a guest lecture within the the Quality Infrastructure Management lecture series at the TU Berlin. T2 - Guest lecture at Quality Infrastructure Management (6 ECTS) - WS 2016/2017 at TU Berlin, Fachgebiet Innovationsökonomie CY - TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany DA - 03.11.2016 KW - Quality infrastructure PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-41693 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Vergleich der Arbeitsweise von Akkreditierungsstellen in Europa N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. N2 - Projektbeschreibung: Das übergeordnete Ziel des Projekts ist es, ein Werkzeug bereitzustellen, mit dem die Arbeitsweise von Akkreditierungsstellen auf objektiver Grundlage und kennzahlenbasiert analysiert werden kann. Durch Anwendung auf mehrere Akkreditierungsstellen soll zudem eine vergleichende Analyse verschiedener Akkreditierungsstellen ermöglicht werden, die zur Harmonisierung der Arbeitsweise der Akkreditierungsstellen in Europa beiträgt. Mit zunehmender Harmonisierung entsteht zusätzliches Vertrauen in das europäische Konformitätsbewertungssystem. Das Projekt umfasst vier Phasen. In der ersten Phase des Projekts werden die Tätigkeiten von Akkreditierungsstellen und ihre auf gesetzlichen und normativen Anforderungen beruhenden Verpflichtungen systematisch analysiert. Es wird eine mit Kennzahlen unterlegte Prozesslandschaft entwickelt, die ein Modell bildet, dem die implementierten Abläufe und eingesetzten Ressourcen der Akkreditierungsstelle zugeordnet werden können. In der zweiten Phase werden die Prozesse der Deutschen Akkreditierungsstelle DAkkS dem Modell zugeordnet. Dabei werden mit Hilfe der DAkkS internen Datenbank Kennzahlen und Indikatoren erhoben. Die Übertragbarkeit des so erstandenen Modells wird in einem dritten Schritt durch die Erweiterung auf weitere Akkreditierungsstellen im europäischen Raum untersucht. In der vierten Phase wird die Analyse auf weitere europäische Akkreditierungsstellen ausgeweitet. T2 - Kick-Off Veranstaltung bei der DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle) CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 12.09.2016 KW - Accreditation KW - EFQM-excellence-model PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-41695 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Vergleich der Arbeitsweise von Akkreditierungsstellen in Europa - Datenerhebung N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. N2 - Projektbeschreibung: Das übergeordnete Ziel des Projekts ist es, ein Werkzeug bereitzustellen, mit dem die Arbeitsweise von Akkreditierungsstellen auf objektiver Grundlage und kennzahlenbasiert analysiert werden kann. Durch Anwendung auf mehrere Akkreditierungsstellen soll zudem eine vergleichende Analyse verschiedener Akkreditierungsstellen ermöglicht werden, die zur Harmonisierung der Arbeitsweise der Akkreditierungsstellen in Europa beiträgt. Mit zunehmender Harmonisierung entsteht zusätzliches Vertrauen in das europäische Konformitätsbewertungssystem. Das Projekt umfasst vier Phasen. In der ersten Phase des Projekts werden die Tätigkeiten von Akkreditierungsstellen und ihre auf gesetzlichen und normativen Anforderungen beruhenden Verpflichtungen systematisch analysiert. Es wird eine mit Kennzahlen unterlegte Prozesslandschaft entwickelt, die ein Modell bildet, dem die implementierten Abläufe und eingesetzten Ressourcen der Akkreditierungsstelle zugeordnet werden können. In der zweiten Phase werden die Prozesse der Deutschen Akkreditierungsstelle DAkkS dem Modell zugeordnet. Dabei werden mit Hilfe der DAkkS internen Datenbank Kennzahlen und Indikatoren erhoben. Die Übertragbarkeit des so erstandenen Modells wird in einem dritten Schritt durch die Erweiterung auf weitere Akkreditierungsstellen im europäischen Raum untersucht. In der vierten Phase wird die Analyse auf weitere europäische Akkreditierungsstellen ausgeweitet. T2 - Vorstellung des Interviewleitfadens bei der DAkkS CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 14.06.2016 KW - Accreditation KW - EFQM-excellence-model PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-41696 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung - Welcome N2 - Vorstellung der BAM, der Abteilung S und speziell der BAM-Zertifizierungsstelle im Rahmen eines Gastvortrags im Rahmen der Veranstaltungsreihe Strategic Standardisation an der TU Berlin, Fachgebiet Innovationsökonomie N2 - Presentation of the BAM as well as the Department S and a technical cooperation project related to quality infrastructure within the framework of a guest lecture within the the Quality Infrastructure Management lecture series at the TU Berlin. T2 - Guest lecture at Strategic Standardization - SoSe 2016 CY - TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany DA - 17.05.2016 KW - Product certification KW - BAM certification body PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-41697 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. T2 - Kick-Off Meeting at Norwegian Accreditation CY - Lillestrom, Norway DA - 07.02.2017 KW - EFQM-Excellence-Model KW - Accreditation PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-41675 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. T2 - Kick-Off-Meeting bei UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) CY - Staines-opon-Thames, UK DA - 20.02.2017 KW - EFQM-Excellence-Model KW - Accreditation PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-41676 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. T2 - Kick-Off Meeting at Akkredittierung Austria CY - Wien, Austria DA - 01.03.2017 KW - EFQM-Excellence-Model KW - Accreditation PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-41679 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies N2 - Project objective: The aim of this project is to develop a tool based on objective criteria and indicators which can be used to analyze the operations of accreditation bodies. The tool will be used to systematically assess several European accreditation bodies, enabling a comparative analysis to be made. By investigating current practices, the analysis will generate discussion amongst accreditation bodies on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Methodology: The tool is based on parameters that enable comparison of various accreditation bodies, despite different operational processes and organizational forms. These parameters will be derived from operational processes with high relevance for accreditation bodies, and mapped to a universal process map which enables comparison between institutions. The processes will be characterized using data from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc., and will be supported by feedback from a qualitative self-evaluation of process maturity, carried out by the accreditation bodies themselves. The criteria for evaluating process maturity are based on those used in the excellence model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and are applied to the processes identified in the process map. The tool will be validated through application to various accreditation bodies in Europe. Project outline: The pilot phase of project comprises three stages. In the first stage the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed through the development of the process map. Nine processes of special relevance are identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second step the tool was applied to the German accreditation body, DAkkS, in order to check and modify the indicators. The third stage will verify the transferability of the model by extending analysis to selected European accreditation bodies, again refining and optimizing the tool based on this analysis. Finally, after successful conduction of the pilot phase it is planned to extend the analysis to other European accreditation bodies interested in participation in 2018. T2 - Kick-Off Meeting at LATAK (Latvian National Accreditation Bureau) CY - Riga, Latvia DA - 04.04.2017 KW - Accreditation KW - EFQM-Excellence-Model PY - 2017 AN - OPUS4-41680 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Guest lecture: Quality infrastructure & sustainability N2 - Gastvortrag an der TU Berlin zu Qualitätsinfrastruktur und Nachhaltigkeit, gehalten im Rahmen der Veranstaltungsreihe Sustainable Innovation N2 - Guest lecture at the TU Berlin on quality infrastructure and sustainability, held as part of the Sustainable Innovation lecture series. T2 - Guest lecture at Sustainable Innovation - WS 2015/2016 CY - TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany DA - 01.12.2015 KW - Quality infrastructure KW - Sustainability PY - 2015 AN - OPUS4-41699 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Verfahren zur Sicherstellung der Unabhängigkeit und Unparteilichkeit von Konformitätsbewertungsstellen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Neuen Konzeptes T2 - Sonderkolloquium der Abteilung S., BAM CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2008-11-25 PY - 2008 AN - OPUS4-18597 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Unabhängigkeitsarten bei Inspektionsstellen - Einteilung und Kriterien zur Unterscheidung der verschiedenen Typen von Inspektionsstellen T2 - 15. DAR-Tutorenerfahrungsaustausch, BAM CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2008-04-09 PY - 2008 AN - OPUS4-18556 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Qualitätsmanagement in der Öl- und Gasindustrie - Anforderungen der ISO/TS 29001:2007 aus Sicht der Akkreditierung T2 - Erfahrungsaustausch der Auditoren für QMS nach DIN EN ISO 9001 und ISO/TS 29001, TÜV Nord Cert CY - Essen, Germany DA - 2008-03-03 PY - 2008 AN - OPUS4-18557 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - D-A-C-H common training system for assessors T2 - Round table meeting of Accreditation Bodies of South East Europe PTB-Project "Promotion of the regional co-operation of the countries in South-Eastern Europe in the field of Quality Infrastructure" CY - Tirana, Albania DA - 2010-06-09 PY - 2010 AN - OPUS4-21530 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Project management using an internet-platform based on MS SharePoint N2 - - Project description - Challenges related to project coordination and information exchange - Presentation of web-platform as solution T2 - EuropeAid-Project "Strengthing of the BiH accreditation system" 5th Steering Committee Meeting CY - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina DA - 2011-02-03 PY - 2011 AN - OPUS4-23290 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Technology transfer in the area of Quality Infrastructure N2 - - Definition of Quality Infrastructure - Tasks of BAM in the area of Quality Infrastructure - Project Support to SADC Member States in Standardization, Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Metrology (SQAM) T2 - Workshop "Lightweight and Special Construction for Africa" im Rahmen des Projektes "LightSHIP" CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2011-03-04 PY - 2011 AN - OPUS4-23362 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Quality Infrastructure and Accreditation in Germany N2 - - Definition of Quality Infrastructure - Accreditation of certification bodies - Tasks of BAM in the area of Quality Infrastructure - Accreditation procedures, examples T2 - Workshop zur Qualitätsinfrastruktur und Akkreditierung in Deutschland im Rahmens des International Training Programme on "Certification for aggricultural commodities and accreditationfor certifying bodies" CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2011-03-28 PY - 2011 AN - OPUS4-23513 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Management of Technical Cooperation Projects - Opportunities and Limitations of IT-Solutions T2 - BAM Sonderkolloquium Internationaler Technologietransfer CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2011-12-08 PY - 2011 AN - OPUS4-25478 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - ISO/IEC FDIS 17065:2012(E) Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services T2 - DAkkS-Begutachterschulung Block E (interne/externe Systembegutachter der Abteilung 4) CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2012-03-16 PY - 2012 AN - OPUS4-25628 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - DIN EN ISO/IEC 17065:2013 - Neue Ansätze und wichtige Änderungen T2 - Erfahrungsaustausch des VAZ e. V. (Verband der akkreditierten Zertifizierungstellen) CY - Hamburg, Germany DA - 2013-04-15 PY - 2013 AN - OPUS4-28906 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Mangelsdorf, Axel A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Wirtschaftliche Bedeutung der akkreditierten Zertifizierung T2 - Vorstellung der Studie zur akkreditierten Zertifizierung CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 2013-02-12 PY - 2013 AN - OPUS4-28276 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Who regulates global production? T2 - Closing Conference of Twinning Project accreditation infrastructure according the best practice in the EU member states CY - Tbilisi, Georgia DA - 2013-10-23 PY - 2013 AN - OPUS4-29481 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Der digitale Produktpass für Bauprodukte N2 - Der mit der Revidsion der Bauproduktenverordnung eingeführte digitale Produktpass für Bauprodukte wird erläutert. Speziell werden Funktion, Interaktion mit dem Register der Ökodesign-Verordnung und zukünftige Normungsaufgaben dargestellt. T2 - Eurolab-D-Kolloquium Konformitätsbewertung von Bauprodukten -Was ändert sich? CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 28.05.2025 KW - Digitaler Produktpass KW - Bauproduktenverordnung PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-63297 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - The Metabuilding Labs approach to Quality Assurance – Results of Task 8.4 & Task 8.5 N2 - The finalization of the Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for the O3BETs is described. The setuo of the internal system for quality checks is outlined. Major achievements are shown and future work is adressed. T2 - 7th General Meeting Metabuilding Labs CY - Bordeaux, France DA - 20.5.2025 KW - Metabuilding Labs KW - Open innovation test bed KW - Quality management PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-63299 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Der digitale Produktpass für Bauprodukte N2 - Mit der im Januar 2025 in Kraft getretenen Bauproduktenverordnung (BauPVO) wurde auch ein digitaler Produktpass (DPP) für Bauprodukte neu etabliert. Dieser wird in den kommenden Jahren für alle Bauprodukte in Europa, die unter die neu geschaffene "harmonisierte Zone" fallen, verpflichtend werden. In dem Vortrag wird ein allgemeiner Überblick über Zweck und Funktionsweise des DPP nach BauPVO gegeben. Danach werden einzelne Aspekte wie Zeithorizont und Inhalt erläutert. T2 - 17. Symposium zur EU-Bauproduktenverordnung CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 30.10.2025 KW - Digitaler Produktpass KW - Bauproduktenverordnung KW - Ökodesignverordnung PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-64542 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Der digitale Produktpass für Bauprodukte N2 - Die Präsentation zeigt, dass der Digitale Produktpass (DPP) nach der neuen BauPVO (EU 2024/3110) eine maschinenlesbare, standardisierte Datensammlung zu Bauprodukten ist, verknüpft über eindeutige Kennungen/QR‑Codes, BIM‑kompatibel und eng mit dem DPP‑Rahmen der Ökodesign‑VO verzahnt; Ziele sind Digitalisierung, Transparenz, Re‑Use und effizientere Marktüberwachung/Zoll. Er adressiert Register/Webportal, Zugriffs‑ und Änderungsrechte für definierte Akteure und die Herstellerpflicht zur Bereitstellung inkl. Langzeitverfügbarkeit (≥ 10 Jahre); Ausnahmen gelten u. a. für Sonderanfertigungen und Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes. Inhalte sind u. a. Leistungs‑ und Konformitätserklärung, Sicherheits‑ und Gebrauchsinformationen, technische Dokumentation, Nachhaltigkeitskennzeichnung und Verweise auf DPPs wesentlicher Bestandteile, basierend auf offenen, interoperablen Datenstandards und einem gemeinsamen Datenwörterbuch. T2 - Online-Workshops zum DPP für Bauprodukte veranstaltet durch den Bundesverband Antriebs- und Steuerungstechnik. Tore e. V. (BAS.T) CY - Online meeting DA - 19.02.2026 KW - Digitaler Produktpass KW - Bauproduktenverordnung PY - 2026 AN - OPUS4-65547 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Introduction meeting FINAS - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The long-term goal of the benchmarking project for European accreditation bodies is twofold: First of all, the project is supposed to help the European accreditation attending bodies to improve their processes by identifying best practices and by learning from others. Possibly Secondly, the results of the analysis can be used by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to identify differences in the operation of the European accreditation bodies and based on this knowledge to promote harmonization of accreditation activities in Europe. T2 - Kick-off at FINAS, Helsinki CY - Helsinki, Finland DA - 19.08.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-49046 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - RPRT A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Comparison of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - This study was designed to examine and compare the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe. A management tool, the Process Maturity Benchmarking Tool (PMBT), was elaborated and validated by applying it to various accreditation bodies. By applying the tool, the values of indicators were determined, thus enabling a comparison of the accreditation bodies despite different operational processes and organizational forms. The management tool PMBT is based on the analysis of selected processes with high relevance for the operation of accreditation bodies. The processes are derived from a process map designed for accreditation bodies in a universally applicable way. The indicators used to characterize the processes come from two sources: The first source relates to data already available from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc. The second source is derived from a self-evaluation of process maturity performed by the accreditation bodies. The criteria for evaluating process maturity were designed by applying the criteria of the EFQM excellence model 2013 of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) to the processes identified in the process map. The project Comparison of the Operation of Accreditation Bodies in Europe comprised three stages. In the first stage, the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed. A process map was developed and processes of special relevance for the performance of accreditation bodies were identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second stage, the processes of the German accreditation body DAkkS were assigned to the tool. This stage was used to check and modify the indicators when necessary. In the third stage, the transferability of the model was analyzed by extension to seven other accreditation bodies operating in Europe. The third stage of the project ended with a workshop attended by the eight accreditation bodies, which was used to present and discuss the results of the comparison and to identify best practices. KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 SP - 1 EP - 83 AN - OPUS4-47235 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Preparation meeting at the EA General AssemblyI - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The 2nd benchmarking round of the project “Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe” is envisaged for 2019. In contrast to the 1st round, the BAM will conduct this benchmarking solely without the DAkkS as partner. The 2nd round will make use of the Process Maturity Benchmarking Tool PMBT, the management tool which was developed for and applied in the 1st round. The PMBT will be optimized in advance based on the suggestions and experiences gathered in the benchmarking conducted in 2016. To discuss this adjustment a preparation meeting was conducted in the course of the EA GA in Rome. T2 - General Assembly of the Europeam Co-operation for Accreditation (EA) CY - Rome, Italy DA - 21.05.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-48682 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Introduction meeting PCA - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The long-term goal of the benchmarking project for European accreditation bodies is twofold: First of all, the project is supposed to help the European accreditation attending bodies to improve their processes by identifying best practices and by learning from others. Possibly Secondly, the results of the analysis can be used by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to identify differences in the operation of the European accreditation bodies and based on this knowledge to promote harmonization of accreditation activities in Europe. T2 - Kick-off at PCA, Warsawa CY - Warsawa, Poland DA - 11.06.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-48678 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Introduction meeting CAI - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The long-term goal of the benchmarking project for European accreditation bodies is twofold: First of all, the project is supposed to help the European accreditation attending bodies to improve their processes by identifying best practices and by learning from others. Possibly Secondly, the results of the analysis can be used by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to identify differences in the operation of the European accreditation bodies and based on this knowledge to promote harmonization of accreditation activities in Europe. T2 - Kick-off at CAI, Prag CY - Prag, Czech Republic DA - 07.07.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-48681 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Introduction meeting DANAK - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The long-term goal of the benchmarking project for European accreditation bodies is twofold: First of all, the project is supposed to help the European accreditation attending bodies to improve their processes by identifying best practices and by learning from others. Possibly Secondly, the results of the analysis can be used by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to identify differences in the operation of the European accreditation bodies and based on this knowledge to promote harmonization of accreditation activities in Europe. T2 - Kick-off at DANAK, Copenhagen CY - Copenhagen, Denmark DA - 27.06.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-48680 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Introduction meeting NAH - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The long-term goal of the benchmarking project for European accreditation bodies is twofold: First of all, the project is supposed to help the European accreditation attending bodies to improve their processes by identifying best practices and by learning from others. Possibly Secondly, the results of the analysis can be used by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to identify differences in the operation of the European accreditation bodies and based on this knowledge to promote harmonization of accreditation activities in Europe. T2 - Kick-off at NAH, Budapest CY - Budapest, Hungary DA - 19.06.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-48679 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Presentation at AVIC-Workshop - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - Accreditation is one of the relevant tasks in a modern Quality Infrastructure, as the competence of conformity assessment bodies is assured through accreditation performed by accreditation bodies. To compare the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe and identify best practices a management tool was elaborated and validated by applying it to eight accreditation bodies. The tool made a comparison of the operations of the accreditation bodies possible, despite different sizes, operational processes and organizational forms. The benchmarking project comprised three stages. In the first stage, the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed. A process map was developed and processes of special relevance for the performance of accreditation bodies were identified and underpinned by indicators. In the second stage, the processes of the German accreditation body Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) were assigned to the tool. This validation stage was used to check and modify the indicators when necessary. In the third stage, the transferability of the model was analyzed by extension to seven other accreditation bodies operating in Europe. The third stage of the project resulted in a workshop attended by experts from the participating ABs, which was used to discuss the results of the comparison and to identify best practices. T2 - Visit & Workshop of NQI Lab SAMR/AVIC and BAM CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 29.10.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-49449 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Introduction meeting accredia - Analysis of the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe N2 - The long-term goal of the benchmarking project for European accreditation bodies is twofold: First of all, the project is supposed to help the European accreditation attending bodies to improve their processes by identifying best practices and by learning from others. Possibly Secondly, the results of the analysis can be used by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) to identify differences in the operation of the European accreditation bodies and based on this knowledge to promote harmonization of accreditation activities in Europe. T2 - Kick-off at Accredia, Milano CY - Mailand, Italy DA - 28.08.2019 KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking PY - 2019 AN - OPUS4-49047 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - RPRT A1 - Denkler, Tilman T1 - Comparison of the Operation of Accreditation Bodies in Europe - Final Report Pilot Phase N2 - This study was designed to examine and compare the operation of accreditation bodies in Europe. A management tool, the Process Maturity Benchmarking Tool (PMBT), was elaborated and validated by applying it to various accreditation bodies. By applying the tool, the values of indicators were determined, thus enabling a comparison of the accreditation bodies despite different operational processes and organizational forms. The management tool PMBT is based on the analysis of selected processes with high relevance for the operation of accreditation bodies. The processes are derived from a process map designed for accreditation bodies in a universally applicable way. The indicators used to characterize the processes come from two sources: The first source relates to data already available from internal databases, reports, financial audits etc. The second source is derived from a self-evaluation of process maturity performed by the accreditation bodies. The criteria for evaluating process maturity were designed by applying the criteria of the EFQM excellence model 2013 of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) to the processes identified in the process map. The project Comparison of the Operation of Accreditation Bodies in Europe comprised three stages. In the first stage, the processes of accreditation bodies were systematically analyzed. A process map was developed and processes of special relevance for the performance of accreditation bodies were identified and underpinned by indicators as described above. In the second stage, the processes of the German accreditation body DAkkS were assigned to the tool. This stage was used to check and modify the indicators when necessary. In the third stage, the transferability of the model was analyzed by extension to seven other accreditation bodies operating in Europe. The third stage of the project ended with a workshop attended by the eight accreditation bodies, which was used to present and discuss the results of the comparison and to identify best practices. KW - Accreditation KW - Benchmarking KW - Quality Infrastructure KW - EFQM Excellence Modell KW - Total Quality Management KW - Akkreditierung PY - 2019 SP - 1 EP - 82 AN - OPUS4-52172 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Denkler, Tilman A1 - Ehlert, Anna A1 - Bukanova, Boriana A1 - Janssens, Frank A1 - Chawla, Kartik A1 - Männistö, Toni A1 - Tamm, Martin A1 - Dao, Anh A1 - Koppelaar, Rembrandt A1 - Wolf, Marc-Andree A1 - Bernier, Carolynn A1 - Stöcker, Carsten A1 - Tan, Yao-Hua A1 - Chan, Susana Wong A1 - Claussen-Markefka, Heino A1 - Demchuk, Nataliia A1 - Simboeck, Johannes A1 - Kocia, Kamila A1 - Schneider, Andreas A1 - Raimondi, Agnese A1 - Scalia, Mauro A1 - Kluka, Michal A1 - Kars, Tobias T1 - Cross-Border E-commerce to Consumers, Digital Product Passports (DPP), and the Role of Authorities N2 - EU e‑commerce imports are surging, overwhelming authorities and allowing many unsafe or non‑compliant products to enter the market. Major reforms and digital tools—especially Digital Product Passports—are expected to help, but their exact role still needs clarification. KW - Digital Product Passport KW - Cross-border e-commerce KW - Machine-verifiable compliance PY - 2026 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-658039 DO - https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19239072 SP - 1 EP - 64 CY - Delft (Netherlands) AN - OPUS4-65803 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -