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Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger

ASQ Member Leaders are NICER

Why do these member leaders dedicate their precious personal time to serve?
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
January 15, 2022

The dedicated and selfless ASQ member leaders are the primary reason why the society is able to fulfill its mission of: empowering individuals and communities of the world to achieve excellence through quality.


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Column | Darryl Seland

From the Editor: Environmental Influences

Accelerating evoution, delivery apps, and handicapping.
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Darryl Seland
January 15, 2022

You have most likely heard it expressed as the battle between the irresistible force versus the immoveable object. More accurately, it is Newton’s Law, which, in part, states that a body at rest will stay at rest and a body in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by another force.


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Column | Jim Spichiger

Speaking of Quality: Code of Ethics

My moral compass has guided me well.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
October 8, 2021

ASQ is a professional society composed of members located throughout the world who are bound together through ASQ’s Code of Ethics: its core values. 


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Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger

Collaborating with Industry

As 2021 Unfolds, ASQ Will Continue to Provide Ample and Meaningful Opportunities to Collaborate
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
July 8, 2021
Throughout its 75-year history, ASQ has been a professional organization that has been committed to providing enhanced expertise, professional networks, tools, and solutions to help its members advance their products, services, and industries. 
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ASQ’s Influence

Common and "hidden" membership benefits.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
January 6, 2021

ASQ has been carefully designing membership benefits to help the growing needs of quality professionals. These benefits include exclusive access to quality knowledge, solutions and resources to solve challenges, and skill development to advance one’s career.


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Certification Integrity

Professional certifications demonstrate expertise.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
September 28, 2020

A professional certification is a formal recognition that an individual has demonstrated a proficiency within, and comprehension of, a specified body of knowledge (BoK).


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Developing Skills while Giving Back

ASQ's core strength is its local presence.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
June 30, 2020

President John F. Kennedy famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” This was his challenge to every American citizen to contribute in some way to the public good.


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ASQ Virtual

Even now, there is still a need for quality training.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
June 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019 and most of 2020 was unprecedented, and like all organizations ASQ was forced to take necessary precautions and make difficult decisions. Sadly this included the cancellation of the World Conference on Quality Improvement (WCQI), which had been scheduled for May 4-6 in Columbus, Ohio


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Manufacturing Excellence

Reaping Benefits of Evolving ISO 9001 Standards

The ISO 9001 standards were initially developed to benefit from industry best practices.
Praveen Gupta
Praveen Gupta
May 1, 2020

Looking back at my quality career since 1984, I remember contributing to a quality manual of a Motorola Division in 1987-88 for ISO 9001 certification. 


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The Upper Echelon of Quality

Spring is here! Recognition abounds.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
April 15, 2020

The warmth of spring brings flower and green lawns, and it also brings awards and recognition to the quality profession. Recognition abounds; both Quality Magazine and ASQ have dedicated significant time and resources promoting, validating and now honoring individuals who have made a significant impact to the quality community.


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