AutomationQHSEQMS

QMS Platform vs. Other Quality Management Systems

QMS Platform vs. Other Quality Management Systems Many companies struggle with which solution to choose for their quality management system. Each solution has its strengths, but not every solution is the best fit for particular situations.…

Virgil Wongsokario10/03/2022

AutomationQHSE

Workflow Modeling and Automation

Workflow Modeling and Automation In our blog post “Setting Up a Cloud-Based Quality Management System” we mentioned the first step: define and map your processes. In this article, we would like to outline this step a…

Virgil Wongsokario04/03/2022

QHSEQHSE Management

Product Traceability With a QHSE Management Platform

Product Traceability With a QHSE Management Platform No doubt you have heard many stories of product recalls, which is why it is important to trace every product in the manufacturing process. As a QHSE manager, you…

Virgil Wongsokario25/02/2022

QHSE ManagementQMS

What Does TQM Mean?

What Does TQM Mean? TQM stands for Total Quality Management, which is a structured approach to improving the overall organizational output by refining processes, products, services, and culture. The focus of this system lies in producing…

Virgil Wongsokario17/02/2022

QHSEQHSE Culture

Ways of educating employees on the QHSE management system

Ways of Educating Employees on the QHSE Management System After setting up a QHSE management system, it is important to educate employees. With proper training, the employees will have a better understanding and will be engaged…

Virgil Wongsokario09/02/2022

HSE

Different Methods of Doing a Safety Walk

Different Methods of Doing a Safety Walk When we look at QHSE and HSE management, safety walks and Gemba walks are important tool in the shed. There are different methods of doing a safety walk. These…

Virgil Wongsokario26/01/2022

QHSEQMS

The Importance of Tracking Non-Conformance Reports

The Importance of Tracking Non-Conformance Reports Non-conformance reports are a main part of the Quality Management System. This is the tool to track all kinds of issues within the organization. The term is widely used for…

Virgil Wongsokario19/01/2022

HSEQHSEQHSE ManagementQMS

Setting Up a Cloud-Based Quality Management System

Setting Up a Cloud-Based Quality Management System Perhaps you want to set up a Quality Management System or you already have an effective QMS but want to make it cloud-based. We have created a number of…

Virgil Wongsokario12/01/2022

HSE

Creating an Effective Toolbox Meeting

Creating an Effective Toolbox Meeting Building a culture around safety cannot be overstated enough when it comes to safety on site. An effective toolbox meeting is the perfect way to keep your team up-to-date with safety…

Virgil Wongsokario09/12/2021

QHSE

Leverage the Crowd in the QHSE

QHSE is a world of sharing knowledge. Within lots of companies, the core QHSE department isn’t all that big so there are that many people you can approach to share specific QHSE-related knowledge. Because of this,…

Virgil Wongsokario02/12/2021

QHSEQHSE Management

5 Total Quality Management Principles

In the last post about Total Quality Management, we looked at why it fails to produce good results. To help you out, there are five principles that should be implemented into your company's TQM plan for…

Virgil Wongsokario25/11/2021

AutomationHSEQHSE Management

10 Reasons for using a Cloud-Based Safety Management Platform

Inspections are a crucial part of any safety and compliance program, but how they're carried out can make all the difference. The old school methods may have relied on pen and paper forms or Word processing…

Virgil Wongsokario18/11/2021

AutomationQMS

Benefits of digitizing quality control

Quality control is a critical component of any business. The quality will determine your reputation and the bottom line for the company. Quality control has traditionally been done with paper products and inspection stations, slowing down…

Virgil Wongsokario12/11/2021

QHSEQHSE Management

Major and Minor NCRs

When it comes to NCR’s, there are roughly two types:, major and minor. There isn’t always a clear definition between these two categories but the impact they have on the organization after the audit is clear.…

Virgil Wongsokario26/10/2021

QHSE CultureQMS

How to Structure Employee Competencies

As mentioned in our previous post, having competent people is key in maintaining high-quality products and services. Obviously, having employees properly trained has a huge positive impact on the safety within the company as well, and…

Virgil Wongsokario12/10/2021

AutomationQHSE

The Real Power of Issues

Handling issues and non-conformities is a major part of any management system and is critical as a feedback mechanism on how the company operates. There is a diverse interpretation of what an issue is, and also…

Nick Appel01/10/2021

Infographics

Why Total Quality Management Fails

Qooling | QHSE Management | Total Quality Management   There are many reasons why Total Quality Management implementation can fail, but research done over the years shows that these 12 reasons are most frequently mentioned by…

Nick Appel27/09/2021

QHSE CultureQHSE Management

Great Opportunities for Quality Managers

In our last post, we touched upon the difficulties Quality Managers face on a daily basis. However, we all know that being a manager of Quality, QHSE, QA, or whatever name we give to it, is…

Nick Appel14/09/2021

QHSE CultureQMS

4 Difficulties Quality Managers Have To Deal With


Quality Management, and especially delivering consistent quality, is key for the bottom line of any organization. When the quality goes down, every part of the organization will have to deal with the consequences. However, in order…

Nick Appel01/09/2021

HSEQHSE Culture

How Important are Procedures in Safety Management?

Although procedures are not required any longer, they are still frequently used as a way to describe how a company operates. This makes a lot of sense when it comes to quality but can be significantly…

Nick Appel18/08/2021