Before 2015, we rode one of the largest waves in the history of the Oil and Gas Industry. Everything was booming—companies, salaries, bonuses, cities, services, etc. Then 2015 came and crashed the party, leaving us with an uncertain smile. Now that we’ve just entered 2016, you may have some of your best people sitting somewhat idle at times; here is a suggestion for a 2016 New Year’s resolution: Become ISO [or API] certified.
The Best Time to Pursue ISO or API Certification
From 20 + years of experience, I can assure you that becoming certified is one of the most rewarding endeavors a company may take in its lifetime.
A Real-Life Example: Becoming ISO 9001 Certified
Late in 2009, we got a call to help a machine shop become ISO 9001 certified. The company had been in business for 30 years, was doing business in a 45K square feet facility, and had just ridden the biggest waves at the time. Now in 2009, they were at the downfall of the cycle, dropping from 60 employees to about 30, and with not much work in the horizon. Production shifts were reduced and overtime was low, therefore, the President thought this was the best time to become ISO 9001 certified…
So our company, which at that time was mainly myself working out of our home office, was set to help them…
How ISO Certification Helped the Company Grow
From 2011 onward, as you all know the oil and gas industry boomed to a point that the words that had stayed in my mind “We will never see anything like this again” were proven wrong…
Why Idle Time Is Perfect for Certification Projects
The example above represents a true case study to show that when times are down, the best idea may be to use the idle time and your best people to engage in a great endeavor, such as the one required to become ISO 9001, API Q1, or API Q2 certified…
Training and Investment for Long-Term Results
Of course ISO requires a budget, and even more so with API, so cut down on contractors or consultant’s time by training your own employees well…
On your company and your employees will feel will equal or surpass the satisfaction you experienced when your company broke its first million.
Understanding ISO 9001, API Q1, and API Q2 Standards
ISO 9001 is a widely known quality management system standard for manufacturing and service companies. It has been around since 1987 and now accounts for over 1.1 million certifications worldwide…
Advance Your Knowledge with API and ISO Training from Mireaux University
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