While part of the Richmond section, we had an opportunity to work with a local charitable organization to revamp their donations using 5S and Lean Principles.
During our time in the Richmond section, we collaborated with a local charity to streamline their donation process through 5S and lean principles, an endeavor later showcased at WCQI. ASQ events prioritize enjoyment alongside professional development, fostering connections.
Quality sat down with Jim Spichiger, program manager, Amazon Custom Service, and immediate past chair of the ASQ Inspection Division, to discuss his upcoming Quality Show South presentation.
In 2003, the company I was working for took the pioneering step of pursuing ISO 9001:2000 Certification. When the management made this decision, I was the sole volunteer who willingly invested extra hours to establish a robust quality management system for the company.
Quality sat down with Dan Zrymiak, an ASQ Fellow and recipient of ASQ’s Feigenbaum and Crosby Medal, to share his expertise on culture, leadership and values. Listen to the full podcast.
ASQ’s purpose is to empower individuals and communities of the world to achieve excellence through quality. While it can be summed up in one sentence, how it goes about fulfilling it requires a novel to explain.
Four distinct actions are recommended to ASQ Professional Members for optimal results. These pursuits represent the consistency and compounded benefits that long-term members of ASQ have been realizing and yielding for decades.
ASQ's body of knowledge for Six Sigma certifications has incorporated additional expectations for implementing improvements: proof of concepts, try-storming, simulations, and pilot tests.
This article is adapted from Daniel Coyle’s book, “The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups.” This book promotes three concepts: psychological safety, shared vulnerability, and a common sense of purpose.
At The Quality Show, Dr. Eric Hayler will be discussing low cost technology applications in Lean. We spoke to him before the show to learn more about his session.