OPSQC INC

09/20/2024

This is a very interesting read. Credit belongs to Tom McClellan and his team.

The folks at Cass Information Systems spend their time gathering a lot of data about how much money gets spent on shipping things, and their data show that the U.S. is already in a recession of economic activity.  This week's chart features a fun comparison I put together, comparing the Cass Truckl...

06/28/2024

Whatever you do, don't reach out to us

Because you are comfortable with the status quo or incremental improvements. It's job security, right? Besides, if you scaled faster, you would have to have a bigger, well trained team you trust who could manage the day to day, then, what do they really need you for?

So don't call or email us. It's all about you, not your team or getting the results most companies dream of.

Instead, send this to someone who will do what it takes to get results.

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06/25/2024

"Everyone has a Sales problem."

What is your ICP (Ideal Client Profile) and how do you find them? Rocket Sales Workshop Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce with Guest Speaker Louie Sharp of The Gifted Leader. What a fun time and young group of entrepreneurs! Louie discusses ICP and Value Prop where Jared takes us through creating a developing your Sales process.

Email [email protected] for more info on how to light a 🔥 under your sales process.

06/11/2024

You know this guy? Have him or his boss give us a call. We need to talk.

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06/08/2024

Case Study: ISO9001 on a budget

Customer Profile: Small with < 15 employees seeking compliance and eventually certification. Targeting business for General Electric which requires (Per Manual). Urgency to turn on Sales quickly.

Problem:
Limited prior ISO management experience in team. No qualified ISO Champion.
/ not aware of what is completely entailed.
Limited documentation exists for current processes and operations.
Process Owners not clear on what their "roles" are in the program.
No pre-established budget.

OPSQC Solution:
Performed Gap Analysis of current operations to :2015 standard.
identified the ISO Champion to drive the process from within.
Educated the team on each of their roles in the ISO process.
Established metrics and necessary Process Diagrams.
OPSQC templates utilized by Process Owners to produce necessary documentation in 4 weeks.
Formal training on focus areas: Calibration; Corrective Action; Internal Audit.
Facilitated Management Review.
Weekly check in on Corrective Actions from Management Review.
Supported Customer compliance onboarding walk through at week 6.
Continued to support Internal Audit activities.

Results:
Customer approved client as ISO9001 compliant with no findings and approved them as a vendor allowing them to take on new business.

One thing we pride ourselves on is being flexible. Our customers need options. The case study above was done within the time frame this customer decisioned based on budget and new launch timing. It can be done faster, or slower. Experience was the key to the time compression as most organizations will take 3 months or more to do this themselves. OPSQC has helped over 30 organizations build a QMS from scratch and audited hundreds of others.

We can do it for you.
We can do it with you.
We can coach and guide you.

Your choice.....

To learn more about how OPSQC INC can support you in achieving your Quality and Operations goals, setup a 15 minute Discovery session today.

Note: Computer generated image is a reproduction of ISO9001 auditor reviewing a pre-run checklist with machine operator. Actual images not available as we are focused on doing the work! ;)

Lenex Steel Company Precise Machine Company

04/25/2024

Looking forward to building relationships with our local chamber members and nearby chambers!

03/29/2024

You may remember Paul Van Metre from the OPSQC INC podcast Season 1. This is a great listen, and Yes, we agree that Paul and the ProShop ERP team are mavericks. Kudos! 🎉

You may hear a familiar voice in the latest episode of the Manufacturing Mavericks podcast... 🎙

Paul Van Metre sits down with Greg McHale and shares the moments in his life that sparked his love of manufacturing.

We highly recommend you give this one a listen! Link below. ⬇

03/15/2024

Nothing but good things for those adopting ProShop! ERP, QMS, PMs, Tool Management, CMMC compliance and more.

Switching ERP systems has increased one high-end shop's revenue by 64% in a single year — without capital investment.

02/28/2024

OPSQC INC highly recommends ProShop ERP to anyone looking for top notch job shop ERP functionality with built in QMS tools. AS9100 and ITAR compliance in one location. Interested in learning more, let's talk and we can connect you to the right people. The testimonies keep coming.

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With the help of , Vanguard Manufacturing has laid a solid foundation for growth and excellence, all while setting a promising course for the future.

In addition to growing the company, their plans include extending ProShop's capabilities to their coatings division, and perpetuate a high level of organization across all facets of their combined enterprise.

Here are some of their most significant outcomes:
✅ Attained AS9100 certification in just two months
✅ Leveraged ProShop's QMS Consulting Services
✅ Completed stage 2 audit just 30 days after stage 1

It's safe to say this team is extremely optimistic about their new venture!

Read our brand new case study with Vanguard Manufacturing using the link below. ⬇

02/28/2024

Price isn't the best or only metric to buy goods or services for your business.

Yes, if you look hard enough you can find it cheaper.