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  • ISO9001 does NOT require loads of documentation (you probably have too much)!
    December 15, 2025
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    ISO9001 does NOT require loads of documentation (you probably have too much)!

    A quick guide to implementing an ISO9001 based quality management system without too much documentation

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  • 8 Clear Signs Your Quality Program Needs Help
    September 13, 2023
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    8 Clear Signs Your Quality Program Needs Help

    Why quality programs fail or when to call a quality consultant for help

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  • What new thing can you try to improve quality?
    July 23, 2020
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    What new thing can you try to improve quality?

    A discussion of trying new things to improve quality and improve your business.

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  • We don’t need a calibration program – we only use tape measures
    July 17, 2020
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    We don’t need a calibration program – we only use tape measures

    An example of an uncalibrated tape measure

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  • When “epic fail” is on the menu
    July 7, 2020
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    When “epic fail” is on the menu

    An example of implementation of a new process with inadequate communication

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  • Processes don’t work “automagically”
    June 24, 2020
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    Processes don’t work “automagically”

    A discussion of how ISO9001, lean and six sigma can be used together to get better results and better quality.

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  • 2020 Calendar Chaos? How to fix it.
    June 11, 2020
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    2020 Calendar Chaos? How to fix it.

    A discussion of how to regroup after your internal audit system has gotten off track

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  • Happy Hour Process Improvement!
    May 29, 2020
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    Happy Hour Process Improvement!

    A discussion of how optimized bartending techniques can result in quicker turnaround

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