This week's episode is the second in a series with API the American Petroleum Institute. We had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Ferrick about the monogram program with API and its roots going back to the 1920's at the very start of the Oil & Gas industry. If you or your organization is interested…
This week's episode is the first in a series with API the American Petroleum Institute. We had the pleasure of speaking with Anchal Liddar about API GIS Standards and its role within API and just learning a lot about API and the work they do. If you are new to the Quality Management world or…
Could it be that we just solved the world supply chain problems…? Maybe so, maybe no, but you have to tune in and check it out to see for yourself. We have our guest from last week's episode Rob Carlson on with us. If you are local to the Houston area, check out the good…
Quality Matters and we believe that Small Business Matters as well. That is why we are thrilled to have Robert Carlson from our local SBDC “Small Business Development Center” on the show today. The SBDC with the help of fantastic folks like Robert Carlson have been instrumental in the success of Texas Quality Assurance during…
Such a fun conversation today with Kris Early of GyroData. The technology used in drilling for oil & gas has advanced so very far. These updates enable drilling teams to save not only time and money, but minimize environmental impacts on a large scale. We love the Oil & Gas industry and so many of…
In our last episode of the Top 5 Quality Management System Failures of all time according to Domenic Tramontana, we discuss the Ford Pinto. Most people are familiar with the disaster that was the Pinto. I had heard jokes about it but didn’t really know what was funny. I was shocked when I learned more…
We continue the Top 5 Quality Management System Failures of All Time-a review of an article written by Domenic Tramontana. We quickly discuss a design flaw with the iPhone 4-an antenna in the wrong place. Kyle tells us about the process of testing and validation. Included in this episode is the Teton Dam. Construction began…
Out of the Crisis by W. Edwards Deming (Author) According to W. Edwards Deming, American companies require nothing less than a transformation of management style and of governmental relations with industry. In Out of the Crisis, originally published in 1982, Deming offers a theory of management based on his famous 14 Points for Management. Management's…
Can OSHA force you to get the shot (ETS for COVID-19 Vaccine)? Is there any precedent for this in the past? What's this gonna do to workplace safety culture? Is osha gonna become the next distrusted part of the political machine? Seems there are far more questions and answers at this point in time period…
Can OSHA force you to get the shot (ETS for COVID-19 Vaccine)? Is there any precedent for this in the past? What's this gonna do to workplace safety culture? Is osha gonna become the next distrusted part of the political machine? Seems there are far more questions and answers at this point in time period…