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Performing Inspections and Acceptance Tests

16 Aug 2024 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
Is your organization releasing products by performing an inspection, when an acceptance test should also be done? Some organizations don’t understand the difference between inspection and acceptance testing. In this video, Oscar explains the difference and provides clear examples and tips on including inspections and...

Emergency Preparedness and Response

12 Jul 2024 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
People and Organizations need to ensure they are prepared to respond in emergency situations. Many people and organizations alike prepare right before an emergency or even worse try to plan during the emergency. In most cases, it may be too late. Oscar shares his personal...

Are You Safe at Home?

06 Jun 2024 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
We often hear a lot about workplace injuries and safety, but what about safety when we’re at home? Over 18k Americans die and spend $220 Billion per year due to home accidents. In this episode of The ISO Show, Oscar discusses some personal home safety...

Recent Quality Concerns in Aerospace

29 Mar 2024 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page, Videos
In this episode of The ISO Show, Oscar Combs, Sr. Consultant at The ISO 9001 Group discusses the recent trend of incidences within the Aerospace Industry. There have been incidences of crashes, doors falling off, engine failure, and other incidences resulting in death and putting...

Common Misconceptions about ISO 9001

14 Feb 2024 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Addressing the common misconceptions about ISO 9001 is crucial to understanding its true significance. Despite its widespread adoption and recognition, there are several misconceptions surrounding ISO 9001 that often lead to confusion and skepticism. In this article, we aim to dispel these myths and...

Five Lessons from Boeing 737 Door Failure

26 Jan 2024 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Videos
In this episode of The ISO Show, Oscar Combs, Sr. Consultant at The ISO 9001 Group discusses the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug failure that occurred on January 5, 2024. The plane’s door fell off midflight at 16,000 feet putting all on board and...

Leadership and Commitment

16 Nov 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Videos
In this episode of The ISO Show, Oscar Combs, Sr. Consultant at The ISO 9001 Group walks through clause 5.1 of ISO 9001:2015, Leadership and Commitment. Oscar provides a clear interpretation of the requirements of the standard to help determine if your organization’s Leadership is...

The Benefits of Good Manufacturing Practices

06 Oct 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are a set of regulations and guidelines that apply to various industries involved in manufacturing, ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards. In essence, GMP principles are versatile and can be adapted to suit the...

Avoid The Negative Impacts of Cyberattacks

28 Sep 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction The negative impacts of cyberattacks can have a wide range of hidden and often underestimated costs that go beyond the immediate financial impact. When cyberattacks force you to shut down or severely limit computer systems, as in the cases of Clorox and MGM, it...

How To Use an ISO Audit Checklist

01 Sep 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Using an ISO audit checklist is an effective way to ensure that your organization complies with the requirements of a specific ISO standard. ISO Audit Checklists provide a systematic framework for auditors to evaluate an organization's processes, procedures and documentation. They ensure that all...