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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.

Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Let's build a legacy!
I am building a legacy. I want to leave the industry better than I found it.

Debra Matthews Hampton, PE
Dec 8, 20232 min read


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.”

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Fear of Failure, Simplification & My Superpower
Fear gripped me when I transferred to Iowa State University as a junior.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


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.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


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.

Debra Matthews Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


You Can’t Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd
“You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd,” is a song I remember from my childhood. It is a novelty song written and performed by Roger...

Debra Hampton
Nov 20, 20232 min read


I Was Cooking When the FDA Showed Up
I was out of town cooking when the FDA showed up at my business for an audit. What could have been stressful was actually affirming!

Debra Hampton
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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