When weld quality problems appear, it’s easy to point the finger at welders. But the truth is, most issues don’t start in the weld booth—they start with management. In this article, we uncover three hidden causes of poor quality in fabrication facilities: lack of welding procedures, unclear work instructions, and inadequate training. Each one leads to costly rework, inconsistency, and long-term failures that could have been prevented. The good news? With the right systems in place, management can take simple steps to eliminate these problems and dramatically improve weld quality.