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Announcing Our New ASQ Southeast Florida Section LinkedIn Page

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 25 days ago
Announcing Our New ASQ Southeast Florida Section LinkedIn Page Dear Community members, We're excited to share that our ASQ Southeast Florida Section now has an official LinkedIn Company Page ! This new page will serve as our main communication and engagement platform , where you'll find updates on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and professional development activities - all in one place. You can follow the new section page here: 👉 American Society of Quality Southeast Florida Section We encourage all members to follow and engage with this new page moving forward. It will replace the previous ...

Are you curious how Quality Assurance is done at the busiest airport in the U.S.? Come find out!

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 10/08/25
✈️ Building Excellence: Inside the QA/QC Practices Behind America’s Busiest Airport Airports never sleep — and neither does quality. Every runway, terminal, and gate operates under one unbreakable rule: excellence through precision. On October 14 at 7 PM EST , join ASQ Southeast Florida Section 1510 for an exclusive professional development event: “ Building Excellence: QA/QC Approaches in Airport Construction and Air Industry .” This session goes beyond the basics of quality assurance — it opens a window into the rigorous processes that keep Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport , the busiest and most efficient airport in the ...

Event for August for all the Community

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 08/16/25
Announcing Our Upcoming Workshop: From Factory Floor to Operating Room Continuous Improvement Strategies That Work Everywhere We’re excited to share the first announcement for a workshop that brings real-world lessons from across industries into one powerful session. Our featured speaker, Alberto Suarez , is a Six Sigma Black Belt and Process Improvement Manager with more than 20 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, and Quality Systems. Alberto has led major improvement initiatives at: Daimler Chrysler – advancing supplier quality and large-scale manufacturing improvements Alberto drove ...

Quality professionals! Mark your calendars for QXCon 2025 - November 20th in Fort Lauderdale!

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 08/07/25
🎯 Quality professionals! Mark your calendars for QXCon 2025 - November 20th in Fort Lauderdale! This isn't just another conference. It's where Southeast Florida's quality leaders gather to share what works. Theme: "Where Purpose Meets Performance" Who should be there: ✅ Quality engineers and managers ✅ Manufacturing and healthcare leaders ✅ Anyone serious about operational excellence ✅ Students starting their quality careers Sponsorship opportunities available: 🏆 Premier Sponsor: $5,000 (exclusive speaking slots) 🚀 Innovator Sponsor: $4,000 🤝 Supporter Sponsor: $3,000 📋 Exhibitors: $350 Your brand gets direct access to ...

QXCON 2025 Quality Excellence Conference is Coming to Florida! 🌟 Where Purpose Meets Performance - for the first time ever!

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 08/05/25
🚀 QXCON 2025 Quality Excellence Conference is Coming to Florida! 🌟 Where Purpose Meets Performance - for the first time ever! Ready to elevate your quality game? Join us IN PERSON at the Quality Excellence Conference - the premier one-day event that's transforming how professionals approach quality, leadership, and innovation! ✨ 📅 Mark Your Calendar: November 20, 2025 📍 IN-PERSON Event Location: Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation (5th Floor, Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University) 🏢 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 🤝 Brought to you by: ASQ Southeast ...

2027 ASQ Board of Directors Applications Being Accepted

By Steven Idzikowski posted 07/08/25
The ASQ Nominating Committee is currently accepting applications from qualified members who are interested in serving on the 2027 ASQ Board of Directors. Interested members must be at least a Senior Member, or in the process of upgrading their membership, and possess the necessary attributes needed for Board service. Applications can be found on the Board Nominations page of the ASQ Website. New this year, there are applications for each position on the Board of Directors; Chair-Elect, Treasurer, and Director at Large. Applications must be accompanied by the applicant’s resume and a signed Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form. All applications must be ...

Presentation on the Columbia Shuttle accident

By Louis Hannigan posted 06/17/25
This webex presentation covers the root causes of the Columbia accident, and in general why NASA’s safety management system deteriorated so badly that in effect it was the primary root cause of the accident. The link is https://meet1590.webex.com/meet1590/j.php?MTID=m1986ef05fd966f0cc05b5e5058345fdc On: Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:00 PM | (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) | 2 hrs

Mastering the Art of Writing Nonconformances

By Olufayowa Onochie posted 05/29/25
Calling all ASQ Quality Champions! ASQ Manitoba is incredibly excited about our upcoming virtual session: 🔥 Mastering the Art of Writing Nonconformances 🔥 📅 Date: June 6, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM Central Time 📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom - Register here: https://lnkd.in/gfHqvj_x ) 👩‍🏫 Featuring: The phenomenal Susan Gorveatte Let's Get the Conversation Started Before June 6th! This session is designed to be interactive and valuable. To make it even better, let's share our experiences right here! Jump into the comments and tell us: What's your BIGGEST challenge when writing nonconformances? (e.g., Getting the ...

Join us at the Spotlight Stage in Denver

By Barbara Peck posted 04/02/25
Sunday, May 4 – Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Denver Convention Center | Denver, CO Join us in the Expo Hall at WCQI Denver for the the Community Spotlight stage where technical community leaders give you a glimpse of their community’s activities; play fun games with fellow attendees and meet ASQ leaders to find out how you can get more involved with your division. Check out the Full Schedule here

ISO 14001 Contractor control

By Sheri Seabolt posted 12/18/24
Our company is in the final stages of getting the ISO 14001 certification! Does anyone have a form/checklist given to contractors before coming on-site requesting information on what chemicals or other associated environmental hazards risk will be brought? I'm not referring to general supplier approval, or the sign-in log when they arrive. Not all contractors have a risk; for example, talent agencies, sales, etc. How do you define what interested parties have high-risk levels? Who keeps track of the forms before the visit? If there are risks, what is required of the interested party to provide? Thanks for your help!

Join us at WCQI for the Community Spotlight Stage

By Barbara Peck posted 04/22/24
Join us at WCQI for the Community Spotlight Presentations When: Sunday, May 12 through Tuesday, May 14 Location : WCQI Exhibit Hall - San Diego Convention Center - Hall B Now in our third year, the Community Spotlight Stage at WCQI offers Technical Communities the unique opportunity to showcase the contributions from their team to conference attendees and exhibitors.

Learn How to Establish a Companywide Quality Mindset

By Ruth Ola posted 04/03/24
Join me at Ottawa Valley Section Lunch and Learn Event Register Here - https://app.memberplanet.com/#/event/asqottawavalleysectioncommittee/qualityiseveryoneresponsibilityhowtoestablishacompanywidequalitymindset Abstract This webinar will start by defining what quality mindset is and why leadership commitment is a major component of transforming the quality perspective across an organization. The following points will be discussed on how to establish a quality mindset: availability of resources from leadership; support from process owners; accessibility of QMS documents; articulation of clear company’s ...

ASQ Manitoba Webinar: Quality 4.0 and Technology Impact

By Ruth Ola posted 03/06/24
Join ASQ Manitoba for our next event! Topic: Quality 4.0 and Technology Impact Presenter: Jeremiah Genest Jeremiah Genest is a quality professional with over 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently Head of Quality at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, with previous experience at Takeda, Sanofi, Thermo Fisher and Vertex. Chair -elect of FD&C Division of ASQ, and past chair of the Workplace and Team Excellence Forum. He holds the Certified Manager of Quality/Operational Excellence (CMQ/OE) and the Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Certification (CPGP) certifications from the ASQ. Event details : · ...

2024 Inspector of the Year

By Ben Tomic posted 01/31/24
2024 Inspector of the Year nominations are due by February 15, 2024. ASQ Inspection Division recognizes outstanding professionals in the field of quality, particularly inspection, through "Inspector of the Year" award. If you believe that you deserve this reward, please apply directly to Jim Spichiger - jim.spichiger@hotmail.com. Good luck!

LAST CALL for Presentations for MQD Conference on "Improving Measurement Confidence and Reducing Risk"

By Gary Hinshaw posted 07/23/23
Good news! We've extended the Call for Paper proposals until July 29 for the Measurement Quality Division Fall Conference on " Improving Measurement Confidence and Reducing Risk ," hosted by the Akron-Canton Section in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on October 11-13, 2023. The venue is the Sheraton Suites, along the beautiful Cuyahoga River: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/caksi-sheraton-suites-akron-cuyahoga-falls/overview/ We are still accepting proposals on conference topics including: TECHNICAL: Certified Calibration Technician Exam Body of Knowledge Decision Rules & Statement of Conformity Measurement Uncertainty ...

BOSCON 2023

By Snehal Rane posted 06/19/23
📢📢 Early-Bird Registration is Open!! We are excited to announce that registration for BOSCON 2023 is now open! BOSCON, the leading conference in quality, will take place from November 6-7, 2023 at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel. By registering for BOSCON 2023, you will gain access to a diverse and engaging program featuring keynote speeches, 24 concurren sessions, and networking opportunities. You will have the chance to connect with industry experts, renowned researchers, and like-minded professionals. Additionally, you can explore the exhibition area, where leading companies and organizations will showcase the latest advancements and ...

Many Thanks to Nicole Radziwill from ASQE

By Taylor Lovas posted 06/14/23
ASQExcellence (ASQE) would like to thank Nicole Radziwill, PhD, MBA, CSSBB for her volunteer efforts in support of ASQE’s Ascend Webinar—Technology’s Impact on Outcomes—held on Wednesday, June 14th. The Webinar utilized data from the 2022 ASQE Insights on Excellence® (IoE) Executive Brief and focused on how digital technology ROI should be considered within the context of industry-specific factors. As the Co-Founder of Qzuku, the Senior VP and Chief Data Officer with Ultranauts, Inc., and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Nicole brought an incredible amount of insight and experience to this ASQE Member-exclusive event! Ascend Webinars and the ...

Quality Innovations Summit- Call for Proposals Now Open!

By Taylor Lovas posted 05/31/23
Exciting news — the Quality 4.0 Summit is now the Quality Innovations Summit . We invite you to share your expertise and highlight your own organization's innovations on September 19–21 in Boston, MA. Quality leads the way for all organizations to achieve excellence based on a commitment to innovative thinking and continuous improvement. The ASQ Quality Innovations Summit will help attendees achieve organizational excellence in an increasingly complex world. Your session should integrate the Summit theme: Innovations and Future Trends for Excellence with one or more of the three focus areas: Leadership Excellence Evolve as ...

Meet Dr. Noriaki Kano at WCQI23!

By Taylor Lovas posted 05/06/23
Join us for a meet and greet with ASQ Honorary member and quality trailblazer, Dr. Noriaki Kano, the Kano Model, Tuesday, May 9th, at 1:00 p.m., in the ASQ Center at the World Conference in Quality and Improvement. Dr. Kano was recognized for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service to the global quality community through his teaching, coaching, consulting, and promoting the methods of Japanese Total Quality Management and his invention and dissemination of the theory of Attractive Quality as a mental model for defining the customer-centered orientation to quality performance. #WCQI23 #KanoModel #Kano #Dr.Kano

Connect Grow & Thrive with the NEW myASQ!

By Lauren Von Euw posted 04/30/23
ASQ has launched myASQ on a new digital community platform, designed to create seamless interaction and participation. You will find it easier than ever to … CONNECT with your quality community. GROW with top-tier learning resources. THRIVE with meaningful impact. The user-friendly system, chosen by a member task force, is all about enhancing quality engagement. Sharing ideas and solutions with other members. Easy access to member-exclusive content. Quick navigation to author blogs and articles within your technical divisions or geographic sections. Staying in-the-know with event announcements and calendar updates. Receive ...