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In talking with clients and prospects, one of the major challenges that we hear over and over relates to management of change. Many organization struggle with the requirement, resulting in a broken system and ultimately a nonconformance. In drilling down on the issues, we often discover the root cause is related to an inefficient process. Specifically, failures in focus, expediency, communication, and coordination across the organization. At Accupoint Software, we have designed a comprehensive solution to deliver consistent and predictable performance across the enterprise. The following flow chart illustrates our 4 step approach to ensure control of your management of change process.  If you are interested in learning how Accupoint can help with your management of change program, we invite you to contact our team today.
The goal of any business management system standard is to reduce risk , improve operational outcomes and maximize profitability. In manufacturing, process waste is one of the heaviest drains on profitability. To that end, in todays’ blog post we will identify the eight types of waste in manufacturing to optimize the production process.  Evaluate your operations to understand areas for improvement and waste reduction. Remember that by reducing the amount of waste in your operation, you can significantly improve your competitiveness and bottom line.
For more information on how Accupoint Software can help you reduce waste in your manufacturing operations, please schedule a demo today.
Benefits of Adopting ISO 29001:2020
As an internationally recognized standard, ISO 29001 sets out the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an organization's quality management system. Compliance with New Laws Governing Oil and Gas The oil and gas industry has undergone a dramatic change in recent years. With the rise of fracking, there is a huge amount of new business in the industry. At the same time, environmental awareness has risen dramatically, and new laws such as the EPA's Clean Power Plan, PSM, and HIPAA have been passed to help businesses comply with these changes. ISO 29001 is designed to be flexible enough to accommodate the unique needs of an organization in the oil and gas industry, but it is also recognized by regulators, investors, and other stakeholders throughout the world. It provides a way for you to demonstrate your commitment to continuously improving your business processes -- from new construction projects, drilling operations, pipeline maintenance, right through to decommissioning sites -- while reducing costs and risks. Improved Safety and Integrity ISO 29001 is designed to help you protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of your computer systems. The certification process evaluates how well you implement processes that control access to data and monitor its use. The standard is based on the elements of continual improvement and risk assessment. Thus, an organization using the standard must continually improve its performance in terms of both quality and service delivery. To achieve this, it must identify risks which can hinder this objective and find ways to overcome them by performing a risk assessment before any new process can be initiated. Learn More About Accupoint's Solution The ISO 29001 standard provides you with a framework to improve your business processes and put an effective system in place for managing the risks involved with oil and gas operations. To learn more about how Accupoint Software can help you implement the ISO 29001 standard into your workflow or to schedule a platform demonstration, please contact us today.
Effective document management addresses more than just paperwork. Effective document management, and management systems, create processes that control document flow, facilitate employee training, streamline archiving, and ensure document accessibility at point of operation. Good document management allows for real-time updates to documents by personnel at multiple locations and ensures companywide document standardization. And effective document management systems must meet these needs while ensuring that safety and security standards are met, such as those governed by the United Kingdom’s Data Protection Act of 2018.
Effective document management can be difficult, but it does not have to be. An effective document management solution transforms document management from a cumbersome burden, to a company feature, that contributes to an environment of professionalism which impresses prospective clients and investors. Strong document management increases quality standards and helps ensure continual company growth and improvement. For more information on how Accupoint Software can help streamline your Document Management System, please contact us today. Whether prepping for an audit, updating your company processes with new best practice information, or simply checking up on employee training, gage calibration (or lack thereof) should be taken seriously. Lack of compliance, regardless of which standards is being applied, can bankrupt a company. Gage calibration best practices really consist of 2 main parts, which should be checked periodically:
Of course, keeping on top of gage calibration can be tedious, and easily lost among other, more pressing issues. Having one system set in place that can handle all compliance management efforts streamlines the process and makes it easier for the whole company, as otherwise compliance efforts get split among different individuals and departments. This inevitably leads to something getting lost in translation, or through the cracks. For the best compliance management solutions that optimize your business practices while improving customer satisfaction, contact us today. |
