Investing in quality always pays off, while cutting corners rarely does. In episode 210, we dove into how critical it is to make quality management accessible and practical for businesses of every size. Too often, compliance and quality tasks become overly complex, leading to mistakes, confusion, and, ultimately, higher costs. Caleb, the brains behind our…
Compliance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated Most small businesses don’t need enterprise-level compliance software, but they do need something better than spreadsheets and email chains. Managing ISO 9001, API Q1/Q2, ISO 45001, or ISO 14001 compliance shouldn’t feel like an overwhelming task—but for many companies, it is. ✔ Documents are scattered across multiple platforms ✔…
Simplifying Training Records & Competency Tracking Keeping track of employee training records shouldn’t be a manual, time-consuming process—but for many businesses, it is. When training records are spread across spreadsheets, paper files, and emails, compliance becomes a headache. Missed certifications, expired training, and disorganized records can put your business at risk. TQA Cloud provides a…
The Hidden Chaos of Document Management In the realm of small industrial businesses, document control often becomes a significant challenge. The reliance on shared folders, email chains, and manual tracking can lead to disorganization, version discrepancies, and compliance risks. This article delves into the common pitfalls of document management and presents effective solutions to streamline…
Small inefficiencies in the workplace may seem trivial, but they silently eat away at productivity, increase costs, and create unnecessary frustration. In this episode of Quality Matters, we explore the hidden ways waste creeps into business processes—whether it's excessive steps in a workflow, using the wrong tools, frequent interruptions, or avoidable downtime. We break down…
Could your workplace be unknowingly following a WWII sabotage manual? In this episode of Quality Matters, we uncover the Simple Sabotage Field Manual, a declassified CIA document originally created by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in 1944. This manual was designed to help ordinary citizens in enemy-occupied territories disrupt productivity and efficiency—but its eerie…
When to Use Specific Quality Management Forms: A Guide to Effective Quality Control In a quality management system (QMS), using the right form at the right time is essential for ensuring compliance, improving processes, and maintaining high product quality. However, one of the biggest challenges businesses face is knowing which form to use and when—leading…
In this follow-up episode of Quality Matters, we continue exploring competence and training, breaking down key differences between ISO 9001 training requirements and API Q1 competence standards. Kyle Chambers and Caleb Adcock discuss how organizations can effectively manage training programs, track competency records, and stay audit-ready. Learn workforce training best practices, practical strategies to streamline…
This episode of #QualityMatters, hosted by Kyle Chambers and Caleb Adcock from Texas Quality Assurance, dives into the importance of competence and training in quality and safety management. The discussion covers: 📢 Why Competence & Training Matter More Than You Think 🚀 Mastering Compliance & Safety in Your Business When it comes to quality and…
📢 Navigating Ethics & Responsibility in Quality Inspections 🚀 The Toughest Decisions in Quality & Compliance Every day, inspectors, engineers, and managers make critical decisions that impact safety, compliance, and ethics. But what happens when the right decision isn’t clear? In this episode of #QualityMatters, Kyle Chambers and Caleb Adcock from Texas Quality Assurance, home…