When you’re running a business like Texas Stress, an industrial heat treatment company based in Houston with locations in Beaumont and Corpus Christi, you don’t have time to waste on clunky processes. The team at Texas Stress—led by Cy Rankin, their Director of Business Operations—is all about getting things done efficiently and safely. They’re in…
Is TQA Cloud right for you? We’re going to go head-to-head against ETQ. Let’s compare and see how TQA Cloud stacks up against ETQ Reliance. 1. Core Features TQA Cloud: Specializes in Quality Management, Health & Safety, Document Control, and Compliance Tracking. It offers targeted tools for small and mid-sized businesses in sectors like oil,…
Managing HR in a small business is no small feat. Between tracking employee training, ensuring compliance, and keeping comprehensive records, HR managers juggle a multitude of responsibilities. TQA Cloud simplifies these tasks by providing tools that streamline HR management, enhance employee development, and improve regulatory compliance—all while saving time. 1. Streamlined Employee Training Management TQA…
Keeping your team safe and compliant is a full-time job. As a safety manager, you know the challenges of tracking competence, managing training requirements, documenting risks, and reporting observations and incidents. Join us for a live webinar on January 16, 2025, where we’ll demonstrate how TQA Cloud simplifies these tasks, giving you confidence that your…
On time delivery (OTD), sometimes referred to as on-time completion, varies based on the company’s approach to tracking these metrics. In the wake of COVID-19, the focus on on-time delivery has diminished somewhat due to disruptions in shipping and logistics. As a result, many businesses are redefining this concept to emphasize not just timely delivery,…
1. “We can’t find the latest version of this document!” Let’s be honest, how many times have you heard this one? I’m sure most of us have been there—someone is using a procedure or safety manual from last year, and you’ve already made critical updates to it. The problem here is decentralized storage. Files are…
API Q1 10th Edition has brought some important changes that are really aimed at making quality management more effective and streamlined for the petroleum and natural gas industries. It’s a big update, especially if your organization is already familiar with the 9th Edition. Let’s get into the details of what’s changed and how these updates…
Creating a quality policy is a fundamental step in establishing a robust Quality Management System (QMS). In Episode 181 of the #QualityMatters podcast, we delve into the essential elements of crafting a quality policy that aligns with your organization’s goals and regulatory requirements. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on our discussion, complete with practical examples…
Understanding ISO 9001: Clause 8.4 – Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products, and Services When establishing or revising a management system under ISO 9001, Clause 8.4 – which focuses on the control of externally provided processes, products, and services – is crucial. Typically, these external entities are referred to interchangeably as vendors, suppliers, or external…
Introduction Hey y’all, let’s dive deep today and really unpack the immense role that management plays in shaping the culture at work, particularly when it comes to safety and quality. It’s not just about the big decisions made in the boardroom. No, it’s about how those decisions translate on the ground, in the everyday hustle…
