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Associate Spotlight – Kimberly Roan
We are excited to introduce one of our newest team members, Kimberly Roan, a simpleQuE consultant. Kimberly brings not only years of experience, but a great curiosity and drive to find the best solutions for our customers. Here’s more on Kimberly: What is your position and what do you do for simpleQuE? I am a…
Read MoreThe Race to Commercialize Space Travel – a New Approach
Post by Jim Lee Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle… all were US manned space programs from 1961 through 2011. Why is it so different now with SpaceX, Orbital ATK, Blue Origin, Sierra Nevada Corp., Virgin Galactic, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin competing to put man in space? Why is a commercial crew program such…
Read MoreIATF 16949 Transition Strategy and Requirements Update
The International Automotive Task Force just released Revision 5 of the IATF 16949 Transition Strategy and Requirements. This revision of the Transition Strategy document incorporates a new FAQ no. 20 that clarifies questions for those situations where a previously certified IATF 16949 organization has to start over with an initial certification audit to IATF 16949.…
Read MoreSimpleQuE Earns ISO 9001:2015 Recertification
We did it! SimpleQuE has been recertified to ISO 9001:2015 by Eagle Certification Group through December 2020. Our initial ISO 9001:2015 certification was in November 2015 right after the standard was released and we were one of the first to be certified. “The majority of companies have waited until the last possible year to upgrade…
Read More5 Qualities of An Effective Leader
November 9th is World Quality Day, and today’s theme is “Celebrating Everyday Leadership”. So to celebrate leaders of all kinds, our infographic below features five qualities that all effective leaders should possess.
Read MoreToyota Opportunity Exchange – Turning Relationships into Opportunities
Every year we look forward to the Toyota Opportunity Exchange where the automotive giant brings together Tier I suppliers and diverse business owners for a day of networking, education, and professional development. We’re excited to be heading to the Motor City, an apropos destination for the 28th year of this event. With nearly 2,000 attendees…
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About ISO 45001
Worldwide over 6300 people die each day from work-related accidents or diseases – nearly 2.3million every year. ISO is developing a new standard, ISO 45001, Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements, to provide a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions, all over the world. ISO 45001 is targeted…
Read MoreRecognizing our Nation’s Manufacturers
During National Manufacturing Month, simpleQuE recognizes the important role that manufacturers have in our economy and everyday lives. We work with a wide range of manufacturing clients who produce components and parts of every kind for a variety of industries. Those products include: tires, wheels, brake systems, fitness equipment, electronics, motors, batteries, lighting, assemblies, harnesses,…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Not to Miss a Single Issue of Our Newsletter
At simpleQuE it’s not just our name that represents quality excellence, it’s our unique combination of consultants, knowledge and expertise. We believe in serving our clients before, during and after the certification process. This value added service consists of an ongoing education process on the quality standards through our website, newsletters social media, and blog.…
Read MoreThe Countdown Begins
By Jim Lee, President of simpleQuE With the deadline for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, AS9100:2016 and IATF 16949:2016 approaching on September 14, 2018, companies have been slow to transition. The statistics are sobering, although not unexpected. The new ISO standards have been in effect for 2 years but only 6-20% have made the leap. (The…
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