From Scratch to ISO 9001: A Startup’s Bold Journey
ISO 9001 isn’t just for established companies. For startups willing to embrace it, it can be a powerful tool for building a strong foundatio
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Aug 28
- 3 min
RCA: The Simple Yet Powerful Framework for Business Excellence
RCA stands for Responsibilities, Cadence, and Audit - a straightforward framework that can revolutionize how your business operates.
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Aug 28
- 3 min
ISO for Teenagers: A Humorous Take on Quality Management for Parenting
Imagine a world where parenting teenagers was as structured and efficient as an ISO 9001-certified business.
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Aug 27
- 2 min
From Vision to Industry Revolution: How ISO 9001 Fueled Frank’s Startup Success
When Frank called me, he was a man with a vision and a burning desire for change.
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Aug 27
- 3 min
From Factory Floor to Shipping Manager: A Story of Growth Through Quality
I remember twenty years ago, when I first stepped into the bustling manufacturing plant as a third-party auditor, and met Alonzo.
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Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
- Dec 8, 2023
- 2 min
Harnessing ISO for Success: Why Running by the Seat of Your Pants Isn’t an Option
In today’s complex business environment, hard work alone isn’t enough. You need systems and processes that support and mitigate.
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Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
- Dec 8, 2023
- 3 min
Integrated Cable South: A 23-Year ISO 9001 Success Story in Fort Valley, GA
In an industry where perfection is elusive, Integrated Cable South is approaching just that.
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Your ISO 9001 “City Slickers” Moment Awaits!
In the classic film “City Slickers,” the grizzled cowboy Curly imparts a piece of wisdom: the secret of life is “one thing.”
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Fear of Failure, Simplification & My Superpower
Fear gripped me when I transferred to Iowa State University as a junior.
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
The Power of Focus: Ten Items or Less
Just as a grocery store's express lane handles "Ten Items or Less," you can benefit from a similar approach to quality management.
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Debra Matthews Hampton
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
The True Value of Your ISO Documents: A Farm-to-Business Analogy
I live on a farm and on a farm, things go missing. It’s a fact of life.
When some items aren’t quickly replaced, people immediately notice.
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