For decades, supply chain risk management has lived in a fragmented universe of spreadsheets, siloed safety programs, mismatched contractor records, and a patchwork of vendor audits that rarely talk to one another. Tang+Company—long known for occupational health services, compliance screening, and industrial safety training—wants to collapse those silos. And with its acquisition of CanQualify, the Utah-based supplier prequalification platform, the company is making a calculated move to link workforce health, contractor oversight, and supply chain compliance in one unified ecosystem.
It’s a timely play. The past three years have been a crash course in supply chain fragility. Disruptions, labor shortages, mismatched regulatory requirements, and growing ESG expectations have forced businesses to reevaluate what “compliance” actually means in 2025. Increasingly, the answer involves integration—not more tools, but smarter ones.
Tang+Company’s move reflects that shift, adding a specialized vendor-risk engine to its already-broad suite of occupational health and safety offerings, from on-site clinics (CAREonsite) and background screening (ASAPcheck) to safety training (OSCAsafe) and its SaaS workforce project platform (Spotalign). The acquisition strengthens the company’s reach across construction, manufacturing, energy, and other contractor-heavy sectors where verifying supplier credibility isn’t just due diligence—it’s existential.
In a landscape where one contractor’s missing safety certificate can shut down a multimillion-dollar operation, the promise here is clarity, speed, and less administrative chaos.
A Risk Management Marriage of Necessity
Founded in 2015, CanQualify carved out a niche by making vendor prequalification less painful. Its web-based platform automates the tedious parts: safety manual auditing, insurance verification, employee training validation, financial checks, and the increasingly complex maze of regulatory requirements. For clients, it’s a time-saving, headache-reducing system. For suppliers, it’s a path to proving they’re reliable, compliant, and ready to work.
“Acquiring CanQualify represents a pivotal step in our evolution,” said Dr. Brian Tang, Co-Chair of Tang+Company’s Board. “Together, we’re fostering a positive safety culture—one that not only helps prevent incidents but also strengthens compliance, builds trust across the supply chain, and enhances overall business resilience.”
In other words: Tang+Company isn’t just buying a tool. It’s buying a missing piece of the compliance puzzle.
CanQualify will continue operating independently—smart, given that supplier prequalification has its own nuances and requires a laser-focused approach. But the platform gains access to Tang+Company’s national network of medical professionals, safety trainers, compliance auditors, and program specialists. Consider it a boost in both horsepower and fuel efficiency.
Founder Aaron Harker is on the same page. “Joining Tang+Company opens new opportunities to scale our impact,” he said. “We’re excited about the synergies that will elevate safety standards across supply chains nationwide.”
In an era where supply chain transparency is under tight scrutiny—and often tight budgets—the timing couldn’t be better.
Why This Matters Now
To understand the weight of this acquisition, it helps to zoom out. The compliance landscape is shifting under the feet of nearly every U.S. business. Three major trends define the urgency:
1. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, not easing.
From OSHA updates to industry-specific safety mandates, companies are under pressure to show—not just claim—compliance. Contractor networks are now part of that audit trail.
2. Supply chains remain fragile.
Whether it’s weather, politics, cyberattacks, or talent shortages, the ripple effects expose weak links fast. Supplier prequalification can’t be an annual ritual; it needs real-time rigor.
3. Digital transformation is colliding with workforce shortages.
Many companies lack the manpower to manually track contractor compliance at scale. Automated systems aren’t just convenient—they’re survival tools.
Tang+Company + CanQualify sits at the intersection of all three. It pairs health and safety oversight with contractor verification and risk management, giving businesses a more holistic view of their workforce ecosystem—both internal and external.
This is the direction compliance is heading: wide-angle visibility, centralized data, fewer blind spots.
Prequalification Gets an Upgrade
Historically, supplier prequalification has been an unglamorous part of operations: necessary, tedious, and vulnerable to human error. But in a post-pandemic world, companies are treating vendor risk with the same seriousness as cybersecurity or financial auditing.
CanQualify’s core value lies in its ability to streamline what used to be a mess of disconnected documents, emails, spreadsheets, and manual review cycles. Now, under Tang+Company, those benefits widen:
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Better accuracy. Contractor training, insurance, and safety data can be validated against Tang+Company’s internal systems.
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Stronger compliance. Occupational health and safety programs can tie directly to supplier prequalification requirements.
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Faster onboarding. Contractors can move through approval pipelines more quickly—essential for industries notorious for project delays.
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Lower administrative burden. With Tang+Company’s infrastructure, CanQualify can scale support operations to meet growing client demand.
This is where the acquisition shifts from a simple portfolio expansion to something closer to a full-fledged compliance operating system.
A One-Stop Shop for Workforce Risk
Taken together, Tang+Company now covers nearly every aspect of workforce health, safety, and compliance:
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On-site clinics to keep workers healthy
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Employee screening to ensure fit-for-duty standards
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Safety training to reduce incidents
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SaaS platforms to track compliance and workforce projects
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Supplier prequalification to vet contractors and vendors
Few companies provide all of these services under one umbrella. For businesses juggling dozens—or hundreds—of contractors, that’s more than convenient. It’s strategic.
Much like the shift toward unified HCM suites in HR tech, occupational safety and supply chain compliance are experiencing their own convergence moment. Integrating disparate tools is no longer a luxury; it’s a requirement for reducing risk in complex, multi-layered operations.
What Clients Should Expect
According to Tang+Company, service continuity is guaranteed for both Tang+Company and CanQualify clients throughout the transition. No platform changes, no abrupt integrations, no disruptions. A full integration is expected by Q1 2026, giving both companies time to align technologies and customer support operations without breaking anything in the process—a refreshing approach in a world where many acquisitions force clients into premature platform migrations.
CanQualify’s customer success team remains intact, now supported by Tang+Company’s broader network of medical, safety, and compliance specialists. For clients, that means:
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More robust consulting
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Deeper risk assessments
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Expanded training and certification support
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Greater national reach
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Stronger audit readiness
The value proposition is clear: safer people, safer contractors, safer operations.
Industry Impact: A Signal for What’s Coming
This acquisition sends a message across construction, manufacturing, energy, and other contractor-heavy sectors: the line between workforce health and supplier compliance is vanishing. The best risk management programs in the next decade won’t just be “compliant.” They’ll be integrated.
Imagine a world where:
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A contractor’s injury rates affect prequalification status in real time
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Safety training completion automatically updates vendor records
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On-site health data informs contractor approval decisions
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Supplier risk dashboards connect directly to workforce health systems
It’s not science fiction. Tang+Company is building toward that future—a compliance ecosystem where data flows between systems instead of sitting in silos.
As businesses battle supply chain pressures and regulatory expectations, acquisitions like this one don’t just follow the trend; they accelerate it.
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