Please join us for a Delta Beer Lab brewery tour, taco bar, and presentation by Craig “Doc” Plain on "A History of Quality: From Caveman to Kaizen." Taste some great brews by Delta Beer Lab*
When: Networking & Check-in 4:30-5:00pm | Brewery Tour 5:10-5:45pm | Taco Bar 5:45-6:30pm | Speaker Presentation 6:30-7:30 pm
Taco Bar with flour and corn tortillas, green chile chicken, pork carnitas, black beans, shredded jack cheese, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa verde, salsa tomate, Tex Mex rice, and chips. Dessert includes churros and brownies.
Cost for Taco Bar & Presentation: Free for ASQ Members & guests & students, Non-ASQ Members ($10), Presentation Only (Free)
*Beers and other drinks for purchase
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A History of Quality: From Caveman to Kaizen
What do astronomical studies of the moon, Guinness stout, and General Douglas McArthur all have in common? They are all key elements in the development of the conglomeration of what we call “Quality.” The history of quality is filled with quirky chronicles that have led to the tools and methods we use. Learn the stories behind the philosophy: from the first standardized measurements using the body parts, to discussion of the gurus of quality, and how a golf bet propelled Six Sigma to the forefront of Process Improvement.
One should understand and appreciate the history of one’s field. In the words of Michael Crichton, “If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree.”
Presented by Craig “Doc” Plain
Craig “Doc” Plain, Ph.D. is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, an award-winning Speaker, a Shingo Prize Winner, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, and an avid reader. Doc has over 20 years of process improvement experience, having facilitated over 200 improvement events for General Electric, US Air Force, US Navy, Kaiser Permanente, Providence Health, and more. He’s led process improvement programs for international companies and organizations up to 74,000 people. He shares his knowledge and experience by teaching at both Graduate and Undergraduate programs. Doc’s been a keynote speaker, given Ignite Talks, and has presented at numerous conferences and seminars.