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Agree clear responsibilities with departme... By: [Craig Jacobs](https://www.affirm8.co.uk/blog/author/craig-jacobs) Sep 24, 2026 | 2:09:57 PM [![How to get operations to be responsible for quality](https://www.affirm8.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/04-how-to-get-operations-to-take-ownership-of-quality-square.png?width=352&name=04-how-to-get-operations-to-take-ownership-of-quality-square.png)](https://www.affirm8.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-operations-to-take-ownership-of-quality) 2 Min Read ### [How long does it take to improve a quality management system?](https://www.affirm8.co.uk/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-improve-a-quality-management-system) The short answer You can see measurable results in 90 days if you focus on the right priorities firs... 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