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API Q1, Risk Management, Contingency Planning & MOC

Posted on May 17, 2015 by System Admin

In the event of changes that affect the QMS or organizational structure, does API Q1 require a corrective/preventive action to be initiated to document the MOC action? Inquiry: Hi Bill, Firstly, going through the different queries on this site has … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001 Audit Deferral – Force Majeure Event

Posted on April 17, 2015 by System Admin

Can An Audit Be Deferred Due To A Force Majeure Event? The following inquiry was received from ASQ Ask the Experts on Apr. 10, 2015: If a Force Majeure event (major storm, flood or other natural event) effects the company … Continue reading →

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Aston Technical Consulting Services, LLC

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Bill Aston

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Venue Phone: (888) 968-9891

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640 Kings Way, Coldspring, Texas, 77331, United States
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API Q1, 9th Edition, Risk Management

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Razif, Valser Oil and Gas Sent: July 26, 2013 To: ATCS – QBLOG, Ask the Experts Subject: What Reference Can I Use To Develop an API Q1, Risk Management Procedure? I am new to this area of quality … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001 vs. API Q1 Requirements, What are The Differences?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Saudi Mechanical Industries Sent: Jan. 23, 2013 To: ATCS – Ask the Expert Subject: ISO 9001:2008 & API Q1 Requirements Inquiry: What are the major differences between API Q1 and ISO 9001:2008?   RESPONSE: From: Bill Aston, ATCS … Continue reading →

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API Q1, Clause 8.4, Measurement, Analysis & Improvement

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Valser Oil and Gas Sent: Sept. 20, 2012 To: ATCS – Ask the Expert Subject: ISO TS29001/API Q1, Clause 8.4, Measurement, Analysis and Improvement Valser Oil and Gas asks the following about ISO TS29001/APIQ1 : API Q1, clause … Continue reading →

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Can the API Q1 monogram be used on company letterhead?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Bill Aston

Fayyaz Ahmed Asks, “Can a manufacturer use API Monogram on company letter head or inspection certificate issued by the organization at the time of releasing acceptable material”. ATCS Reply:  Fayyaz,  API Q1 prohibits the use on the API monogram on … Continue reading →

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Supply Chain Management & Quality Audits, Part 2

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Bill Aston

The effectiveness of your organization’s supplier quality program hinges on one key item; that is selecting experienced and trained Auditors. Assigning inexperienced or untrained personnel to conduct an audit will sabotage the audit before it begins.  If your organization is … Continue reading →

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