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CxO Conference: Scale-up Barriers for Emerging Technologies

By Sunil Roy posted 3 hours ago
ASQ Silicon Valley Section (0613) is excited to announce our Annual Conference on 23rd August, 2024 in the Bay Area (Los Gatos, CA). The ASQ (American Society for Quality) is the global society and single authority for all things quality. As the Chair of ASQ Silicon Valley, I would love to invite you to the conference which is focused on Emerging Technologies in Cleantech (Battery, Fuel Cells, Decarbonization) , Semiconductors, Medical Devices and more. The conference is dedicated to expose the barriers to Technology Maturity, and explore used-case of industrial Artificial Intelligence to accelerate product Scale-up. I look forward to seeing you. ...

August 2024 Columbia Basin ASQ Newslettr

By Jo Haberstok posted 2 days ago
The August 2024 Columbia Basin ASQ newsletter is now available. We are still officially on “summer break” from holding any section meetings this month, but we are already taking reservations for our September 14 Site Visit to Ice Harbor Brewery in Kennewick. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon. There are several virtual meetings and webinars being offered by other ASQ divisions and organizations this month – lots of opportunities for learning and growing! And remember… Recertification Units (RUs) can be earned for participating in meetings/events, viewing your monthly free member gifts, or by serving in a section leadership ...

August is National Wellness Month

By Jo Haberstok posted 2 days ago
AUGUST IS NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH The American Psychological Association’s dictionary entry states that wellness is a “ dynamic state of physical, mental, and social well-being.” However, the creator of the wellness model with eight dimensions, Margaret Swarbrick, suggested a more nuanced and practical definition: “ A conscious, deliberate process that requires a person to become aware of and make choices for a more satisfying lifestyle.” Based on Swarbrick’s eight dimensions, here are some key aspects of wellness: Physical Wellness : Maintaining a healthy body through regular exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate sleep are ...

August 20 - Medical Device Division Hybrid Webinar: "Guerilla Tactics for Quality Leadership"

By Jo Haberstok posted 2 days ago
Check out this hybrid/virtual webinar on August 20 from ASQ's Medical Device Division GUERILLA TACTICS FOR QUALITY LEADERSHIP: GETTING THINGS DONE WITHOUT FORMAL AUTHORITY Hybrid ASQ Medical Device Division Webinar August 20 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am PDT The term “guerilla tactics” may conjure images of ragtag armed fighters skulking about the jungle to ambush a better outfitted target. Obviously, that’s not what this workshop is about when it comes to changing your organization’s culture around quality. A better definition in this context, paraphrased from Google’s Dictionary, is that of a member of a small independent ...

August 9 - Six Sigma Forum Virtual Webinar: " Are You Attracted to the Lure of Using AI?"

By Jo Haberstok posted 2 days ago
Check out this virtual webinar with ASQ's Six Sigma Forum on August 9! ARE YOU ATTRACTED TO THE LURE OF USING AI? ASQ Six Sigma Forum Virtual Webinar August 9 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PDT In case you missed the incredibly popular and highly rated session from the 2024 Lean Six Sigma conference, here is your chance to experience it. The lure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) exists in many facets of our lives-- both personally and professionally. AI is often involved in one of the top news stories of the day. Just the mention of AI in a business report makes stock prices leap. But really - how good is AI? ...

August 6 - Virtual Webinar (ASQ Inspection Division) "Modeling & Reducing Variation in Product Development and Manufacturing"

By Jo Haberstok posted 2 days ago
Check out this Virtual Webinar on August 6! MODELING AND REDUCING VARIATION IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING ASQ Inspection Division Virtual Webinar August 6 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm PDT Engineers are taught to create designs that meet customer specifications. When doing so, the focus is usually on the nominal values rather than variation. We need designs that are insensitive to variability in the inputs; for example, an engineer choosing nominal values for the resistors in a voltage divider that minimizes the variation of the output voltage. Much of the literature on robustness is dedicated to experimental ...

Thinking about Taking a Certification Exam?

By Jo Haberstok posted 2 days ago
PREPARING FOR ASQ CERTIFICATION EXAMS Are you considering getting certified through ASQ? Not sure which exam to pursue? ASQ offers several options and resources to help individuals prepare for exams, including books and training. The Certification Pathway Tool is a great place to start. Answer a few questions about your field(s) of interest (e.g., Management, Foundational Quality, Engineering, Six Sigma, Auditing, Inspector/Technician), educational background, and years of work experience, and it will show/suggest the ASQ certification(s) that you may be eligible to apply for.

ASQ Phoenix August 8, 2024 Virtual Meeting-Quality 4.0 and AI: Unlocking New Levels of Product Excellence and Customer Satisfaction

By Barbara Banek posted 9 days ago
ASQ Phoenix August 8 , 2024 Program Meeting – Virtual 6:00pm – 8:00pm Phoenix (UTC: -7) AGENDA: All times are Phoenix (MST): 6:00 pm     Welcome 6:05 pm     Brief Announcements 6:15 pm     Guest Speaker 7:15 pm     Q&A and Networking 7:45 pm     Phoenix Section business 8:00 pm     Adjourn TITLE: Quality 4.0 and AI: Unlocking New Levels of Product Excellence and Customer Satisfaction ABSTRACT: This cutting-edge presentation reveals how AI and Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming quality practices, ...

Webcast recording: July 10 - KPIs vs OKRs to monitor project and organizational health

By Robert Mitchell posted 9 days ago
This special webcast was co-sponsored by the Southwest Alliance for Excellence (SWAE) and the ASQ Phoenix Section. This webcast qualifies for 0.1 ASQ Recertification Units. Click here to view. This video is available to view from our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjLCQzDMKfk&list=PLKi3qAbHKyXMY_CK1jSGRgBG2_vuLV_yX&index=1

Program Recording - July 11: Embracing the Baldrige Framework for Organizational Improvement & Personal Development

By Robert Mitchell posted 9 days ago
Click here to view the recording or navigate to the myASQ Library > Program Videos page on this site. Alternatively, one may also view the video found on our YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/video/D9GNoTiNnzA)

Sedlock Courses and CQE Exam help

By Arnold Miller posted 9 days ago
To: The Boulder Membership As a long time ASQ member (1976) and founding father of the Boulder Section, I feel I have a responsibility to pay forward my knowledge and experience to the next generation. Let me know how I can help. A couple of my popular classes are: · Statistics: On Target with Reduced Variation · CQE Exam Preparation At this point I am checking for the needs of the membership. If the need is there, we can do a formal class. I also do personalized training (1on1) for those new to quality. This training is based on your ability to pay (sometimes FREE!). ...

Statistics as a System by Ron Sedlock

By Arnold Miller posted 9 days ago
“Quality is the result of the system.” --W. Edwards Deming Statistics as a System The true test of a quality professional is the person’s ability to make good and timely decisions. Decision making on the processes that make up a system can be enhanced using statistics. Our processes talk to us. The problem is the talk is in the language of numbers. To many, numbers are like a foreign language. What is a process trying to say? The answer to this question is the use of statistics as a system. A system of statistics has three elements – Central Tendency, Dispersion and Shape (Figure 1). Just looking at 1 (or even 2) of ...

Quality Manager at Moog in Arvada, CO

By Arnold Miller posted 9 days ago
Quality Manager at Moog in Arvada, CO Company : Moog https://www.moog.com/ Location : CO - Arvada Position : Quality Manager (Space Sector) Position Type : Regular Area : Engineer; Job-Id 243049 Hours Per Week: 40 Moog Job Link https://careers.moog.com/jobs/quality-manager-space-sector-13383 For Moog employee referral link contact: Evan Miller at emiller3@moog.com with subject “Job referral link” include specific job information in email’s Subject or Body. Our team in Moog Space and Defense Group is looking for a Quality Manager to join our Space ...

Handout - Slide deck from July 11 monthly program

By Robert Mitchell posted 15 days ago
Robert "QualityBob" Mitchell presents an introduction to the Baldrige Framework, Southwest Alliance to Excellence, and Examiner Training. Link: https://my.asq.org/viewdocument/july-2024-program-presentation-em?CommunityKey=481ed03e-e397-4e58-9f35-01863ca1e7c0

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By Douglas Golde posted 17 days ago

ASQ East South Central Region July 2024 Newsletter

By Arved Harding posted 18 days ago
ASQ 0911 July 2024 Section Meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024 @12-1pm EST Our next ASQLEX 0911 member monthly meeting is a recorded webcast meeting that begins at 12PM EST on Thursday, July 18 th . If you plan to attend, please email reservation to Mark McDonald ( Mmcdonald@hendrickson-intl.com ) by noon Tuesday, July 16th. For the July meeting we have invited other ASQ sections in our East South Central Region. ASQ on demand webinar presentation: Strategies to Prevent Supplier Issues (58 minutes) P resenters – Heather McCain (Univ. of Kansas) and Andrew Skradski (Marlen) -See short ...

SnapCab Lean Culture Tour

By Janet Lentz posted 18 days ago
I’d like to give a huge shoutout to SnapCab and their amazing Lean Culture Tour. We had a great time learning about their incredible lean journey. Their people were knowledgeable and highly motivated towards continual improvement. We left envious of their culture and their processes. Many thanks to Manny Veloso for suggesting our section take this tour.

Taco Tuesday - Free 3-part webinar mini-series co-sponsored by SWAE.org

By Robert Mitchell posted 20 days ago
Join us for an exciting three-part series on accelerating improvement in your organization! Tuesday, July 9 @ 10:00 a.m. PST; 11:00 a.m. MST; noon CST; and 1:00 p.m. EST Session 1: Data Visualization to Engage Employees in Continuous Improvement and Innovation Zoom registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qceqpqD4qEtEphrhbus6v7DnRHSPMNYI Tuesday, August 13 @ 10:00 a.m. PST; 11:00 a.m. MST; noon CST; and 1:00 p.m. EST Session 2: Translating Voice of the Customer (VOC) in Product and Process Requirements Zoom registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvc-2orj4oHtX9AR_Xsqjyn7WtRXnxAXSQ ...

ASQ Phoenix June 2024 Sun Dial Newsletter

By Barbara Banek posted 22 days ago
Please click on the link below to go to the June 2024 ASQ Phoenix Sun Dial Newsletter: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality (asq.org)