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Quality Control Issues in Semiconductor Manufacturing, July 25-26 2024, NAU Seminar, Flagstaff AZ

By Barbara Banek posted 4 days ago
Quality Control Issues in Semiconductor Manufacturing, July 25-26 2024, NAU Seminar, Flagstaff AZ--to bring up the document with complete information, click on this link: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality (asq.org)

The April 11, 2024, Program Recording is Now Available for Viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 13 days ago
April 11, 2024 ASQ Phoenix Program Topic: Semiconductor Quality Assurance Through Metrology Speakers: Panel Discussion Click on the link, watch the recording, and send an email to our VOC Chair ( peaklean6sigma@gmail.com ) requesting an RU Certificate. Link: https://my.asq.org/viewdocument/april-11-program-meeting-recording?CommunityKey=481ed03e-e397-4e58-9f35-01863ca1e7c0 End

March 2024 Program recording is now available for viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 22 days ago
Click here (or nvigate to Library > Videos) to view the March 14, 2024, ASQ Phoenix program recording where Linda Westfall presents on risk mitigation and management.

ASQ Phoenix Section Call for Volunteers-April 2024

By Barbara Banek posted 26 days ago
Call for Volunteers– April 2024 Program Chair, Chair-elect, Arrangements Chair, and Social Media Admins Earn additional RUs by serving on a Section Committee or as a member of the Section Leadership Team. Your time, passion, and energy are needed now in the following capacities: Program Chair: Recruit and confirm guest speakers for our monthly Program meeting Suggestions from the Program survey feedback Personal experience and professional network Speakers from other ASQ conferences (WCQI, LSSC, etc.) ...

ASQ Phoenix March 2024 Sun Dial Newsletter

By Barbara Banek posted 26 days ago
ASQ Phoenix March 2024 Sun Dial Newsletter-LINK: 8a4f228b-333a-5025-6bd8-40c786ca9b86_file.pdf (higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com)

ASQ Phoenix March 2024 Meeting Presentation Handout-"Risk Mitigation & Analysis"

By Barbara Banek posted 26 days ago
ASQ Phoenix March 14, 2024 Meeting Presentation Handout-"Risk Mitigation & Analysis"--LINK Preface (higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com)

ASQ Phoenix- LSS GB Tools Webinar -Part 4-Fifth Edition FMEA - April 17, 2024

By Barbara Banek posted 30 days ago
LSS GB Tools - Part 4: Fifth Edition FMEA Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM Phoenix (MST) 3:00 pm PDT, 4:00 pm MDT, 5:00 pm CDT, 6:00pm EDT Event/Registration Link: Greenbelt - Part 4 - Fifth Ed. FMEA Webinar Overview As a quality professional, you know that continuous improvement is key to maintaining a high level of quality in your organization. One of the steps in the DMAIC process is to perform a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). FMEA is a systematic method for identifying potential failures in a process and assessing their impact. By performing an FMEA, you identify the critical components ...

ASQ Phoenix - June 13 2024 Virtual Meeting - Using Lean Six Sigma to Address Four Top Cost Saving Opportunities in the Clinical Laboratory

By Barbara Banek posted 03/20/24
ASQ Phoenix June 13, 2024 Program Meeting – Virtual 6:00pm – 8:00pm Phoenix (UTC: -7) AGENDA: All times are Phoenix (MST): 6:00 pm – Gather 6:05 pm – Virtual Networking 6:30 pm – Welcome & Announcements 6:45 pm – Guest Speakers Panel Discussion 7:45 pm – Q&A 7:55 pm – Wrap-up 8:00 pm – Adjourn Topic: Using Lean Six Sigma to Address Four Top Cost Saving Opportunities in the Clinical Laboratory Lean is a management philosophy that focuses on creating value for customers while minimizing ...

ASQ Phoenix - April 11, 2024 Virtual Meeting - Panel Discussion: Semiconductor Quality Assurance Through Metrology

By Barbara Banek posted 03/18/24
ASQ Phoenix April 11 , 2024 Program Meeting – Virtual 6:00pm – 8:00pm Phoenix (UTC: -7) AGENDA: All times are Phoenix (MST): 6:00 pm – Gather 6:05 pm – Virtual Networking 6:30 pm – Welcome & Announcements 6:45 pm – Guest Speake rs Panel Discussion 7:45 pm – Q&A 7:55 pm – Wrap-up 8:00 pm – Adjourn Topic: Panel Discussion: S emiconductor Quality Assurance through Metrology ABSTRACT: This panel discussion focuses on Semiconductor Quality Assurance (QA) through the lens ...

ASQ Phoenix - Message from the Chair - March 2024

By Barbara Banek posted 03/06/24
March 2024 Chair’s Message Greetings Valued ASQ Phoenix Section Members – It’s springtime in Arizona! In my opinion, there are few things that beat this time of year in our state. There are just so many wonderful things to look forward to. The weather is perfect for spending time outdoors, professional baseball teams travel to the valley for Spring Training, and ASQ’s Lean and Six Sigma Conference is held in town. This year, on top of everything else, the ASQ Phoenix Section is offering continued training in Greenbelt Tollgate Tools. See what I mean? So many great opportunities! I had the pleasure of attending the Lean and Six Sigma Conference this year ...

ASQ Phoenix Section Short Course Training Survey

By Barbara Banek posted 02/24/24
The ASQ Phoenix Section invites you to take a survey to identify what short training courses you need to take or want to take. Each training course would be 2 to 2.5 hours long. Below are two different methods of getting access to the survey. Your input would be appreciated, and participation beyond ASQ Phoenix Section members would be welcome. ASQ Phoenix Section Short Course Training Survey Survey QR Code: Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/xHvu8G89WD?origin=lprLink Thank you, Pat Olstad ASQ Phoenix Section Educational Chair

ASQ Phoenix Section-Greenbelt Training-"Measure" Tollgate Tools-Part 3

By Barbara Banek posted 02/22/24
Greenbelt - "Measure" Tollgate Tools - Part 3 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM MST About this event In Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC is an acronym that represents the five phases of a process improvement methodology: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. Let's now focus on the "Measure" phase and we will also be reaching into the "Analyze" phase with our tool coverage. We will be reviewing the following and there will be tool application as breakouts within the training: Data Collection Plan : A data collection plan outlines the methodology and procedures for collecting data during a project. It includes details such ...

Handout - Feb 8 Program

By Robert Mitchell posted 02/08/24
Click here to view/download a copy of Karen Wu's presentation on Using AI to create the NextGen of Customer Experience.

ASQ Phoenix - February 8, 2024 Virtual Meeting - Unlocking the Next Generation of Customer Experience

By Barbara Banek posted 01/31/24
ASQ Phoenix February 8, 2024, Program Meeting – Virtual 6:00pm – 8:00pm Phoenix (UTC: -7) AGENDA: All times are Phoenix (MST): 6:00 pm – Gather 6:05 pm – Virtual Networking 6:30 pm – Welcome & Announcements 6:45 pm – Guest Speaker Presentation 7:45 pm – Q&A 7:55 pm – Wrap-up 8:00 pm – Adjourn SPEAKER: Karen Wu linkedin.com/in/karen-wu-cpa-ca-0857a859 TOPIC: “ Unlocking the Next Generation of Customer Experience ” BIO : Karen ...

ASQ Quality Management Division Webinar, March 13, 2024, "MSA & Cpk: Their Symbiotic Relationship"

By Barbara Banek posted 01/28/24
There's a new event on Quality Management Division that may interest you - check it out today on their MyASQ page: MSA & Cpk: Their Symbiotic Relationship Event Start Date: 03/13/24 18:30 Central Standard Time Please note -If you select the event hyperlink above you will have to login to view this event. If you have any questions about this event, please let me know. Thanks, Geneva Bowman Quality Assurance & Regulatory Audit Manager

ASQ Phoenix - March 14, 2024 Virtual Meeting - "Risk Analysis and Mitigation"

By Barbara Banek posted 01/28/24
ASQ Phoenix March 14 2023, Program Meeting – Virtual 6:00pm – 8:00pm Phoenix (UTC: -7) AGENDA: All times are Phoenix (MST): 6:00 pm – Gather 6:05 pm – Virtual Networking 6:30 pm – Welcome & Announcements 6:45 pm – Guest Speaker Presentation 7:45 pm – Q&A 7:55 pm – Wrap-up 8:00 pm – Adjourn SPEAKER: Linda Westfall, President, Trainer and Consultant, The Westfall Team https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-westfall-668191/ TOPIC: “Risk Analysis & Mitigation ” ...

ASQ Phoenix-Volunteers Needed-Program Chair and Social Media Admins

By Barbara Banek posted 01/28/24
Call for Volunteer – Program Chair and Social Media Admins Earn additional RUs by serving on an ASQ Phoenix Section Committee or as a member of the Section Leadership Team. Your time, passion, and energy are needed now in the following capacities: Program Chair: Recruit and confirm guest speakers for our monthly Program meeting Suggestions from the Program survey feedback Personal experience and professional network Speakers from other ASQ conferences (WCQI, LSSC, etc.) Speaker s from other ASQ Sections, ASQ Divisions Speakers from partner organizations: ...

Jan 2024 Program Presentation (Handout)

By Robert Mitchell posted 01/13/24
A copy of the January 11, 2024 guest speaker presentation is now available for viewing & download in our myASQ "Library" > Program Presentations (Handouts), or click here

The January 2024 Program Presentation Recording is Now Available for Viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 01/13/24
David Hinds: How to Build a Lean Culture on the Front Lines" https://my.asq.org/viewdocument/jan-11-2024-program-recording?CommunityKey=481ed03e-e397-4e58-9f35-01863ca1e7c0

ASQ Phoenix - Message from the Chair - January 2024

By Barbara Banek posted 01/04/24
January 2024 Chair’s Message Greetings Valued ASQ Phoenix Section Members – Happy New Year; we made it to 2024! I hope that the holidays were safe and festive for you and that ringing in the new year felt like a breath of fresh air. I celebrated it cozy at home and fell asleep to my favorite shows on Netflix well before midnight (Top Chef is currently in my top five). New Year’s Day, I woke up ready to tackle the goals and resolutions I set for myself for the year ahead. What about you? Did you stay up late enough to watch the ball drop in New York City? Did you go out to celebrate with friends? Or did you head to bed early like me to dream of all the things ...