API Q2 3rd Edition: What Changed and Where to Start

Auditor at a well site conducting an API Q2 audit

Changes That Matter Most Overview API has published the 3rd Edition of Specification Q2. Its September 10, 2026 announcement introduces a clearer focus on well-site services and updates to how organizations manage service quality. I have now completed a clause-by-clause review of the 2nd and 3rd Editions. What stands out most is not just what […]

ISO Audit Results and Nonconformities

There are some misconceptions about what ISO audit findings are. In this article, I attempt to explain clearly what audit findings are, what types of findings may be generated in an audit and the guidelines that is widely use to categorize audit findings. What are the results of audits? Depending on the audit style adopted …

Five Key Trends to Watch in 2018

Five Key Trends to Watch in 2018

The rules are changing and time is short. If you are a manufacturing company or a service provider, there is a good chance that you have heard about standards such as ISO 9001.

Is Management of Change Required in ISO 9001:2015?

Is Management of Change Required in ISO 9001:2015?

When ISO 9001:2015 was released, aside from the major differences everyone was talking about (i.e. risk and documented information), it was not clear what other differences there were between the current and the new requirements.

What to do with Organizational Charts?

Organizational Charts

When trying to follow an international standard such as ISO 9001, questions may arise about the best practice for maintaining your company’s organizational charts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Key Performance Indicators

KPI stands for Key Performance Indicators.  When collecting a lot of data over a period of time, it may be difficult to get a clear picture of what’s going on…

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