​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. 
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For more information on how Accupoint Software can help you reduce waste in your manufacturing operations, please schedule a demo today. 

​As such, here are five components that are integral to a successful quality management system:
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1. The ability to obtain a real-time view of information from across every aspect of your operation.
2. Records and evidence of adherence to the strictest compliance requirements.
3. Company mindset throughout the organization to prevent errors and recalls while reducing inefficiency.
4. Easy collection and access to quality management information without slowing down or hindering operations.
5. Ability to instantly analyze all data to drive continuous improvement efforts.

The ability to access and then make decisions based on up-to-date information is one of the best ways to demonstrate to customers the steps you are taking to improve your product quality and delivery performance.  You will find this functionality and more contained in Accupoint Software’s intuitive web-based quality management platforms.  With Accupoint, you can achieve sustainable improvements to cost, efficiency, up-time, safety, and profitability.
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For more information on how Accupoint Software can help positively impact customer perception, we invite you to contact us today to discuss specifics.

What services have updated requirements in API Spec Q2?

API sets the standard to which Service and Supply Organizations (SSO) must adhere for best practices and claim API certification. In the API Spec Q2, 2nd edition, those services include:

• Drilling
• Field Production
• Well Closure
• Repair and Maintenance
• Construction
• Abandonment

 
Since the initial Q2 release in 2013, 150 sites have been able to claim API certification. Nearly a decade later, the API Spec Q2 2nd Edition is released, offering an even higher safety and environmental standards for organizations to meet.
 
Those organizations who were Q2-certified from the 1st edition, have six months to comply with the 2nd edition and maintain compliance.

What’s changed from the 1st Edition to API Spec Q2 2nd Edition?

The latest edition of Q2 for SSOs simplifies how it overlaps with the API Spec Q1standard for manufacturers, making it easier for collaborators to meet both specs and improve efficiency.
 
The API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition also updates employee requirements, ensuring workers have the knowledge and skills to safely perform their duties.
 
Finally, the new Q2 works in conjunction with many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, improving the industry's stance on environmental protection.

Begin Your Transition to API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition.

Our integrated SAM™ solution is packed with 43 integrated modules and 55 pre-defined reports that align with the new Q2 standard.. Contact Accupoint today to find out how we can help streamline your transition to API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition.

Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expressed concerns that women make up only one-fifth of all U.S. oil and gas extraction jobs, while otherwise occupying 47 percent of the labor force. Encouraging more female representation in Oil & Gas represents a one avenue of meeting the cultural sustainability standards being encouraged by industry leaders.

Whether dealing with cultural or environmental sustainability, a management infrastructure that incorporates strong product, resource and employee management processes is key. Innovations that ensure that all employees have quick access to material safety data sheets, and effective response planning through handheld devices can be critical to reducing the effect of environmental hazards. Collecting and managing employee and customer feedback can help create inclusive hiring and employee retention polices, as well as internally address gender or ethnic based grievances or discrimination.

Simply implementing management policies that are mindful of sustainability imparities can create an internal culture of sustainability, which will inherently direct future planning in line with these development goals.
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To aid with sustainability efforts, many progressive oil and energy organizations are turning to software to help manage their development and implementation efforts.  For example, tracking changes made to procedures and policies while attempting to implement sustainability practices is crucial when it comes to understanding the impact and effectiveness of such changes.

For more information on how Accupoint Software can help you manage your sustainability goals, please contact us today.