ASQ 1106 September 2024 Newsletter

·         ASQ1106 and 1105 Joint Section Meeting - Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 @5:30-7:30 EST

·         Lexington Section Meeting on Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 @12-1pm EST

·         Other Online Education Opportunities in September/Oct

·         ASQ1106 Certification Exam Scholarship Available

John Deere Power Products, Inc.  Plant Tour

Joint Meeting of ASQ Northeast TN and Knoxville, TN Sections

Thursday, September 19^th, 2024, at 6PM

1630 Hal Henard Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743

Age restrictions: Must be 18 or older to attend

Dress Code: long pants, closed toed shoes

The tour is limited to 20 people. Register at the URL below by Tuesday September 17.

https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqnortheasttennesseesection/johndeerepowerproductsinc.planttour

Agenda

5:30 – 5:50 pm Register

5:50 pm – 6 pm Brief introduction / Safety talk

6 – 7:30 pm Tour with Q&A session at the end.

The John Deere manufacturing unit in Greeneville, Tennessee, has a notable history that reflects both the company's growth and its commitment to the region. Here's an overview:

Early History and Establishment

• 1980s: John Deere began investing in Greeneville, Tennessee, as part of its broader strategy to expand its manufacturing capabilities for riding lawn equipment (RLE). The decision to build a facility in Greeneville was influenced by factors such as the region's skilled workforce, favorable business climate, and logistical advantages.

Growth and Development

• 1990s-2000s: Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the Greeneville facility underwent significant expansion and modernization. This period saw the introduction of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, helping to increase production efficiency and product quality.
• 2005: The company invested in a major expansion to increase production capacity and integrate new technologies. This expansion was aimed at meeting growing customer demand for John Deere’s riding lawn equipment.

Recent Developments

• 2010s: John Deere continued to invest in the Greeneville facility, focusing on enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and introducing new product lines. The company also emphasized sustainability and efficiency in its operations.
• 2020s: In response to evolving market demands, including the rise of electric and eco-friendly products, John Deere has introduced new models such as the electric ZTrak. The company has committed to ongoing capital investment to support these new product lines and ensure the facility’s continued growth and modernization.

Community and Economic Impact

• Long-Term Investment: John Deere's investment in Greeneville has been a significant contributor to the local economy, providing jobs and supporting community initiatives. The company has developed strong ties with the local workforce and community organizations.
• Job Creation: The facility has been a source of steady job creation over the years, contributing to the economic stability of the region. Continued investments are expected to result in modest job growth through 2025.

Overall, the John Deere facility in Greeneville represents a successful example of long-term investment in manufacturing and community development. Its evolution reflects both the company's strategic priorities and the broader trends in the manufacturing industry.

“This partnership reflects Tennessee’s ongoing support of John Deere’s sustained growth and expansion of our riding lawn equipment (RLE) business in Greeneville. For over 35 years, John Deere has been investing in our Greeneville facility, and customer demand supports further steady growth, both in our traditional RLE forms and our new electric ZTrak. This will require ongoing capital investment and modest job creation through 2025.” – Fabio Castro, John Deere Factory Manager, Greeneville

The John Deere Greenville TN factory manufactures product for the residential riding lawn equipment market and, while highly seasonal, employes a total of nearly 1,000 people at peak production levels.

John Deere Power Products to Expand Manufacturing Presence in Greene County (tn.gov)

ASQ 0911 September 2024 Section Meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024 @12-1pm EST.

Our next ASQLEX 0911 member monthly meeting is a recorded webcast meeting that begins at 12PM EST on Thursday, September 19th.   

If you plan to attend, please email reservation to Mark McDonald (Mmcdonald@hendrickson-intl.com) by noon Tuesday, August 17th.

For the September meeting, we will have extend invitation for Joint meeting with ASCM Bluegrass Forum and we also have invited all ASQ sections from the East South Central Region.

ASQ on Demand Webcast Series Presentation:

Supporting Lean Manufacturing Through Digital Transformation (60 minutes)

Presenters – Mike Hoseus - Executive Director at CQPO, Co-Author of Toyota Way
Andrea Masterton - VP Marketing at Poka

ASQ Host- Pablo Baez

Section hosts- Steve Ross and John Simson, ASQ Lexington, KY -

Presentation agenda-

The 4P model of lean organizational development focuses on Purpose, People, Process and Problem-Solving. These pillars, while critical to the development of a high-performance organization, can be challenging to build and sustain. Luckily, there is an opportunity to leverage modern digital tools in support of lean manufacturing.

In this 60-minute webcast, Toyota Way co-author Mike Hoseus will share insight from decades of experience managing Operations and Human Resources at Toyota Motor Company. The audience will learn best practices for developing people, solving problems and more.

Presentation highlights:

• How to support frontline workers
• Problem solving at all levels
• Top challenges and common points of failure
• Practical ways digital tools can help
The presentation will feature a live demonstration and examples of how Poka, a connected worker application is being leveraged by leading manufacturers of “Digital Lean” in action.

 The Zoom virtual Meeting link for this recorded webcast meeting will be sent out to those who register with Mark McDonald.    Note: A 0.5 RU will be given for section meetings that you attend. However, you must use the email registration so that the Section has an attendance record. Please mute your computer microphone during the presentation.  

Door Prize: Starting in July 2024 meeting, we are doing a door prize each meeting.   A random number is selected from the people attending the Webinar Meeting. The winner will be able to choose a book or standard from the ASQ Quality Press with member cost of $50 or less.   Doug Howard, Treasurer, will purchase item and send to member mailing address.   For the August 15 meeting, Larry Rogers was the winner of the door prize.

Meeting Agenda:

11:50 -12:00 pm Log in and Section welcome, webinar and speaker intro

12:00 – 1:00 pm Presentation and then Q&A with members.

About Speakers-
Mike Hoseus –

Executive Director at CQPO, Co-Author of Toyota Way

Current CQPO projects include Quality Circle Leaderand Manager raining, and Global Problem Solving at all levels

Co-author of Toyota Culture: The Heart and Soul of the Toyota Way

 Adjunct professor with the lean Enterprise Institute

Andrea Masterton –

VP Marketing at Poka

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Community:   Lean Enterprise Division

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Community:   Quality Management Division (QMD)

Staying Nimble: Applying Agile & Lean Principles to Supply Chain Management - Kumar Dattatreyan

When:  Sep 11, 2024 from 05:45 PM to 07:30 PM (ET)

Community:   Southern Connecticut Section

Toyota on Root Cause Analysis and the 5 Whys

When:  Sep 11, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)

Community:   Ottawa Valley Section

Revolutionize Your Team’s Creativity: Discover “Group Genius

When:  Sep 12, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)

Community:   Innovation Division

Audit Like an Inspector: Health Authority Tools for Auditing & Inspection Readiness

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Community:   Charlotte Section

OofA!! A Survey of Recent Research in Order-of-Addition Experiments

When:  Sep 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (ET)

Community:   Chemical and Process Industries Division

MN ASQ - Program Meeting - September 2024 - New Approaches For Ensuring Counterfeit-Free Quality

When:  Sep 17, 2024 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM (CT)

Community:   Minnesota Section

Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Process Capability (Cpk): Their Symbiotic Relationship

When:  Sep 17, 2024 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (CT)

Community:   Illiana Section

The Change Management Institute's Body of Knowledge

When:  Sep 18, 2024 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (CT)

Community:   Quality Management Division (QMD)

Soft Skills for Success

When:  Sep 18, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (PT)

Community:   San Gabriel Valley Section

Webinar: Revolutionizing Supplier Audit Analysis Using AI. Presented by the ELM.AI team.

When:  Sep 19, 2024 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM (ET)

Community:   Pittsburgh Section

VIRTUAL WEBINAR: “READINESS RONDEZVOUS” – FDA’S QSR UPDATE TO QMSR

When:  Sep 24, 2024 from 04:00 PM to 07:00 PM (ET)

Community:   Medical Device Division

Using Customer Feedback for Operational Excellence: Transforming Specifications to Key Process and R

When:  Oct 2, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CT)

Community:   Service Quality Division

ASQ 2024 Re-Certification RU changes

When:  Oct 8, 2024 from 05:45 PM to 07:30 PM (MT)

Community:   Hartford Section

The Agile Toolbox: Preparing Your Team for Success

When:  Oct 9, 2024 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (CT)

Community:   Quality Management Division (QMD)

ASQ Phoenix October 10, 2024 Virtual Meeting-Guerilla Tactics for Quality Leadership

When:  Oct 10, 2024 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (MT)

Community:   Phoenix Section

ASQ Certification Exam Scholarship (2024)

 
Are you considering taking an ASQ Certification Exam? Well now's the time to make the commitment. ASQ Section 1106 has set aside money available for certification exam scholarships. After taking an ASQ certification exam ASQ Section 1106 will pay the ASQ member 50% of the exam cost.
 
Details
Applicant must be a primary member of ASQ Section 1106.

• This scholarship is not available to members whose company pays for their exam fee.
• This is a onetime offer per member, i.e. each member can only request this scholarship one time.
• Valid for exams taken in 2022 and 2023. The ability and need to offer this scholarship to our membership will be evaluated each section year.
• This scholarship EXCLUDES the Master Black Belt Certification Exam.
• The scholarship is available to members that take a certification exam and is not contingent on passing.
• Money is limited, so first come first serve.  Your exam registration date will serve as a date of intent and puts you in line to receive a scholarship after you take the exam.
• To be eligible for the scholarship, register with ASQ for an exam before the exam deadline.
• After you take the exam, send a filled out ASQ Certification Exam Scholarship Form to the Scholarship Chair requesting the scholarship award. A form will be available in the Resources area of the Northeast TN Section myASQ site. Please attach a copy of the email from ASQ Headquarters or the testing organization confirming you took the exam. The Scholarship Chair will confirm the information and money is still available and will authorize the Treasurer to send you a check.

ASQ 1106 Certification Exam Scholarship Form

2024

Fill out the form completely and include a proof you took the exam, such as an email from the testing organization. Email this to the ASQ1106 Scholarship Chair.