This workload is one of the reasons that time constraints is listed as the number one problem affecting their jobs. To meet their quality needs, 67% of the quality workers say that they work overtime, and 28% say the work is outsourced to a third-party. For about 18%, or more than 250 people, the work simply doesn't get done.
Other factors include budget cutbacks and dealing with suppliers. Some typical responses from the quality professionals as to why they must work harder