Developing a Demonstration Quality Platform

Over the last few weeks I’ve been building a demonstration quality platform using self-hosted, open-source software.

What started as a simple Quality Management System (QMS) quickly evolved into a broader question:
Could a small or medium manufacturer operate an integrated quality ecosystem without relying on multiple disconnected platforms and duplicate data entry?

Areas I’m currently exploring include: Continue reading

Thoughts on Training Systems and Operational Usability

Recently I’ve been involved in moving a training matrix from a spreadsheet-based system into Rapid Global.

It’s been an interesting process because the platform itself had already been selected and implemented before I became involved, so rather than writing a URS and evaluating systems beforehand, the focus became understanding the capabilities of the existing platform and adapting the training framework around it. Continue reading

Recruitment Isn’t Just Hiring — It’s a Reflection of Your Systems

One of the most overlooked indicators of a company’s internal systems is how it handles recruitment.

What stands out to me is the consistency of communication during the process, or rather the lack of it.

Over the past decade, I’ve kept a fairly consistent log of recruiter interactions.  One pattern stands out: communication is strong at the beginning of the process with the position discussed, candidate alignment established and engagement is positive. Continue reading