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Qcast and How it Benefits Your Plant

Qcast and How it Benefits Your Plant. By: Rich Brewster. QCast and How it Can Benefit Your Plant, Company, Industry, Products, People, and Customers. What is Qcast ?. What is QCast (long version). The ACPA Audit and Certification Program applies to participating manufacturers.

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Qcast and How it Benefits Your Plant

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  1. Qcast and How it Benefits Your Plant By: Rich Brewster www.concrete-pipe.org

  2. QCast and How it Can Benefit Your Plant, Company, Industry, Products, People, and Customers www.concrete-pipe.org

  3. What is Qcast? www.concrete-pipe.org

  4. What is QCast (long version) The ACPA Audit and Certification Program applies to participating manufacturers. The requirements of this program are designed to demonstrate, that at the time of the audit, the certified manufacturing plant was manufacturing in compliance with ACPA guidelines, and that production operations and procedures are in place to facilitate continued compliance with the guidelines of the program www.concrete-pipe.org

  5. What is QCast? (short version) A voluntary, quality based, plant certification program offered by the American Concrete Pipe Association www.concrete-pipe.org

  6. What is the goal of QCast? What is it about? What is it for? What can QCast do for you? www.concrete-pipe.org

  7. The goal of the QCast Program Assist you in making the best products possible… All the time. www.concrete-pipe.org

  8. Betterment of the Industry Another important goal of the QCast program is to continue the advancement of quality in the precast concrete pipe and products industry. www.concrete-pipe.org

  9. How? How does QCast help me achieve those goals? www.concrete-pipe.org

  10. Consistancy • The name of the game in the concrete industry • QCast will help you achieve the consistency you need www.concrete-pipe.org

  11. Consistancy QCast will help you monitor your products and procedures In your materials In your equipment In your procedures In your records In your final product www.concrete-pipe.org

  12. Other Benefits? www.concrete-pipe.org

  13. Tap into industry knowledge www.concrete-pipe.org The Manufacturing Committee Federal, State, Customer, and Manufacturers have all had input

  14. Recognition State and Local National Industry and Peers Customer www.concrete-pipe.org

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  16. How can Qcast Benefit Your Company? Does your company have more than one plant? More than one QC person? Share the workload Reduce confusion between plants Reduce confusion for records evaluating by management Reputation Reduce 2nd’s www.concrete-pipe.org

  17. How Can Qcast Benefit Your Company (continued) • Help you to catch potential issues • Customer Satisfaction • Sleep well at night • Customizable to your plant www.concrete-pipe.org

  18. Company/Plant Manual QCast made to fit your company Industry defined but company and plant specific! www.concrete-pipe.org

  19. How does QCast Benefit Our Industry? Reputation www.concrete-pipe.org

  20. Industry Reputation Consistency company to company • Rejects are the same to everyone Only the good stuff gets out • Contractors know what to expect • Concrete in Demand www.concrete-pipe.org

  21. Industry specific The program was built specifically for the concrete products industry Program designed by industry leaders QCast built around all stages of production www.concrete-pipe.org

  22. Better Product Quality www.concrete-pipe.org

  23. How Can QCast Benefit Your Product? Equipment Calibrations Material Certifications Test Documentation Product and setup prepour Curing, handling, storage, repair Final postpour inspection Records www.concrete-pipe.org

  24. How Can QCast Benefit Your People Training Direction Pride www.concrete-pipe.org

  25. How Do You Get Certified? www.concrete-pipe.org

  26. Getting Started • Set a date • Get the manual www.concrete-pipe.org • Set up your file system • Start filling files • Make a plant manual www.concrete-pipe.org

  27. Getting Certified is Achievable Break it down www.concrete-pipe.org

  28. Documentation Records! Records! Records! Records show compliance Refer to QCast Manual Need two months www.concrete-pipe.org

  29. Training • Show knowledge of: • Program Requirements • ASTM Specs • State and Local Specs • Plant Policies • Or at least know where to find the information! • Show off www.concrete-pipe.org

  30. You do Not Have to do it Alone • You have support! • Network • ACPA offers a Certification School • Training in many different aspects • Prepares you for QCast • Meets program requirements www.concrete-pipe.org

  31. Audit Day • Your going to be busy • Review documentation • Demonstrate knowledge • Set up and perform required tests • Remember, the program cannot fall apart because your tied up with the auditor. www.concrete-pipe.org

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  33. Once Certified Manufacturer Shall: • Establish and maintain a high standard of integrity, skill and practice in order to produce products of sufficient quality to meet the product requirements of the ACPA QCast Plant Certification Manual and to comply with referenced ASTM standards for the production of those products. • Establish and maintain product and material performance documentation and manufacturing practices that assure product is being produced in compliance with standards and guidelines • Supply only certified products from a certified plant to jobs requiring ACPA certified products www.concrete-pipe.org

  34. Can QCast Make a Difference for You? Absolutely www.concrete-pipe.org

  35. 35 Questions? • Rich Brewster rbrewster@ncp-inc.com 989-402-7038 www.concrete-pipe.org

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