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Amina leads a project team tasked with developing a new sustainable packaging solution for a multinational beverage company, EcoRefresh. The project is guided by a Quality Management System (QMS) established according to ISO 10005:2018. Despite having detailed documentation outlining procedures for material selection, prototyping, and testing, the team consistently encounters quality issues, including inconsistencies in material properties and failures during stress tests. Initial investigations reveal that team members are not consistently following the documented procedures, citing reasons such as time constraints and perceived inefficiencies. Several team members express frustration with the QMS documentation, claiming it is outdated and does not reflect the realities of their daily tasks. EcoRefresh’s senior management is concerned about the project delays and the potential impact on the company\'s sustainability goals and brand reputation. What is the MOST effective corrective action Amina should implement to address these quality issues and ensure the project aligns with ISO 10005:2018 principles?
Conduct a comprehensive review of the QMS documentation, combined with observational audits of the actual work processes, to identify gaps between documented procedures and current practices, and then implement targeted corrective actions and training.
Implement a mandatory retraining program for all team members on the existing QMS documentation, emphasizing the importance of adherence to procedures and the consequences of non-compliance.
Issue a directive from senior management emphasizing the importance of following the QMS procedures and threatening disciplinary action for non-compliance.
Invest in a new project management software solution with built-in quality control features, assuming that technology will automatically enforce adherence to the QMS procedures.

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