A simple QMS alternative for small business
Opeux gives small businesses the practical pieces of a quality management system — non-conformance records, supplier oversight, asset history and inventory traceability — without forcing the team into a heavy QMS rollout that nobody uses six months later.
What teams use today
Small teams either pay for a full QMS that is built for regulated enterprises, or they run on a non-conformance spreadsheet, a supplier list and a folder of supplier insurance PDFs. The audit shows up, the team scrambles to assemble evidence, and life goes back to normal.
Why that breaks
Spreadsheets cannot enforce a workflow, link an issue to the supplier or asset that caused it, or hold a clean close-out trail. Heavy QMS tools require process discipline a small team cannot afford. Either way, quality data ends up scattered.
How Opeux is different
Opeux NCR captures non-conformances with owner, root cause and close-out actions, and links to the supplier, asset or item involved. Opeux Suppliers tracks insurance, certifications and renewal dates. Opeux Assets gives every piece of equipment a service history. Together they cover most of what a small team is asked for in a quality audit.
Old way vs Opeux way
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How to switch
- 1.Bring your current non-conformance spreadsheet into Opeux NCR by CSV.
- 2.Import suppliers and attach existing insurance PDFs to each record.
- 3.Move asset list across and add the next service due date.
- 4.Run for one full audit cycle — note any evidence still missing.
- 5.Adjust workflows so the missing evidence gets captured next time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Opeux a certified QMS?
No. Opeux is a practical toolkit for small teams who need quality records, not a certified QMS platform.
Can I link an NCR to a supplier?
Yes. Records cross-reference suppliers, assets and inventory.
Can I export evidence for an audit?
Yes. Each tool exports filtered records to CSV and PDF.
Does it handle CAPA?
NCR captures corrective and preventive actions per record with owner and close-out date.
What if we outgrow it?
If you move into regulated production you will want a certified QMS — Opeux keeps you tidy until then.
Is there a free plan to try Opeux?
Yes. Every Opeux tool has a free tier you can run alongside your existing spreadsheets while the team gets used to it. You only pay when you outgrow the limits or want a paid feature.
How long does a typical small team take to switch?
Most small teams are productive on a single Opeux tool within an hour of importing their core list, and have the tool fully bedded in within two weeks. Adding more tools after that is faster because the workspace, customers and contacts are already set up.
Who owns the data inside Opeux?
You do. Every tool exports cleanly to CSV or PDF at any time, so you can leave with your data if you ever need to. There is no lock-in by design.
Does Opeux work on a phone for staff in the field?
Yes. Every Opeux tool runs in a phone browser with no app to install, so field staff can clock in, log usage, view jobs and update records without a laptop.
How does Opeux handle access for different staff?
Each workspace supports role-based access so owners, managers and field staff only see what they should. You can invite a bookkeeper or accountant with limited access, and revoke it cleanly when they finish.
What support is available if we get stuck?
Every plan includes email support and a searchable help centre with short walkthroughs. Paid plans add faster response times and onboarding sessions for the team.
Can we keep using our existing accounting tool?
Yes. Opeux is designed to sit next to your accounting tool, not replace it. Quotes, invoices and sales export cleanly so the bookkeeper stays in the same workflow.
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