Oscar Combs

Founder and senior consultant

ISO 9001 Group

Oscar Combs is President and Senior Consultant of The ISO 9001 Group, a management consulting, auditing and training firm based in Houston, Texas. Oscar has over 25 years of experience working with management systems. Oscar has worked with clients throughout North America, South America, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and Africa helping companies manage risk and improve their business operations. He holds an MBA from the University of Houston. He is certified by Exemplar Global as a Principal Management Consultant and Lead Auditor. Oscar is also a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality and has served as the Programs Committee Chair for ASQ’s Houston Chapter 1405.

Thu, 02/03/2011 - 05:00
Remote Auditing Saves Time, Money... and Keeps Your DistanceRemote consulting, auditing, and training here to stay
Mon, 04/13/2020 - 12:02
With the emergence of the coronavirus (Covid-19), many organizations are doing their part to prevent the spread of infection by practicing social distancing. Some organizations have implemented no-visitor policies, which helps prevent the spread of…
How Uncertainty Affects RiskProperly identifying uncertainties is key to mitigating risk
Mon, 08/27/2018 - 12:02
ISO 9001:2015, clause 6.1 requires an organization to identify its risks and take actions to address identified risks. It is very tempting to start with a huge list of potential risks for the organization, but is the organization focusing on the…
ISO 9001 As a Business Management ToolIts true value is its process approach to management
Mon, 03/11/2013 - 13:27
ISO 9001 is much more than a standard. It should be part of a company’s strategic plan rather than something to get certified to because customers require it. The guidelines and quality principles in ISO 9001 are just good business practices.…
Manage Risk SystematicallyA comprehensive risk assessment allows companies to act rather than react
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 10:58
With companies being asked to produce more with fewer resources, managing risks is more critical than ever. Sometimes organizations become so accustomed to navigating around their inherent risks that they become complacent in identifying and…
Drilling Contractor Uses TQM as Catalyst for Growth How a drilling contractor solved a five-year, global expansion project
Wed, 02/08/2012 - 10:52
This case study provides an overview of the design, development, implementation, and subsequent management of a total quality management (TQM) system developed for the international division of the largest drilling contractor in the world, which is…
The Preventive Action Crystal BallThree powerful tools that can see into the future
Wed, 03/09/2011 - 12:42
Anyone involved with any type of management system has run across the term “preventive action.”  It leaves many professionals scratching their head, wondering what a preventive action actually is. I must admit, the term and its concept can be quite…
Three Steps to More Effective Management ReviewsEvery manager and employee plays a role in the systems’ success
Wed, 02/09/2011 - 04:30
What makes a quality or health, safety, and environment (HSE) management review meeting more effective? I personally believe that top management is the critical ingredient. Throughout my career, I’ve participated and led management review…
What Does a Taco Have to Do with Quality?Some consumers have a beef with Taco Bell
Thu, 02/03/2011 - 05:00
One may ask, “What does a taco have to do with quality?” Ask Taco Bell’s president Greg Creed, and I’m sure he will tell you a lot. On Jan. 19, a lawsuit was filed against Taco Bell claiming the company’s beef is only 35 percent ground beef and 65…