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Lucky Draw Winners!

Lucky Draw Winners!

Pro QC
We are happy to announce the iPad winners from our recent client feedback survey Lucky Draw. We appreciate everyone that provided us with the critical feedback we need to continuously improve. Congratulations to the following three clients: – Affinia Products LLC – Mr. Anthony Ryan – Contour Products INC. – Mr. H. Bruce Edmondson – […]
A guiding mission

A guiding mission

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A consistent trend emerges as successful organizations demonstrate sustainable mission statements and visions.  In the quality industry, many certifications even require in-depth knowledge of mission statement development and keys for successful implementation.  In Fayol’s Four Functions of Management, the development of a mission statement and strategy are included within the Planning phase. Mission statements are […]
Connecting teams abroad

Connecting teams abroad

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Pro QC offers services in over 30 countries.  Individuals within virtual teams like this are often disconnected and face cultural or other challenges unique to this situation. Ways we stay connected include: Newsletter / Announcements – We have a quarterly newsletter that goes out to everyone on the team, in addition to clients.  Regional newsletters […]
Intern insight

Intern insight

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Before our intern, Melanie Rinehart, left for China, I had the pleasure of meeting with her.  Our Managing Director has a keen eye when it comes to recruiting passionate individuals.  Melanie is no exception. For the past several weeks, Melanie has been training in our Shenzhen office.  I wanted to reach out to her again for […]
Quality Quotes – Our Newsletter Collection (2007-2012)

Quality Quotes – Our Newsletter Collection (2007-2012)

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Quality quotes are a popular topic, as we’ve seen in the ASQ LinkedIn Group and in feedback regarding our blog and newsletter.  As we issue quarterly newsletters, we include a “Quote of the Quarter.”  Here’s our comprehensive list of quotes, as noted in our newsletters going back to 2007. “Customers are the most important assets […]
Global Sources Electronics & Components in Miami

Global Sources Electronics & Components in Miami

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Last week marked the second year Global Sources hosted a show in Miami, Florida and the first that Pro QC  exhibited at this location.  Nestled in the retro Miami Beach scene, the traffic this year was steady. Jennifer Stepniowski, Special Projects Manager, and Jeffrey Moellering, Sales & Marketing Director, met with several entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in the Asian […]
To the quality gurus…

To the quality gurus…

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At the recent ASQ conference, there was a Quality Guru Quiz available that matched up your responses to a series of questions with which guru you aligned best with.  There were several life size versions of these guys where you could capture the moment with a quick photo opportunity.  I took the quiz and aligned […]
Can jet lag be avoided?

Can jet lag be avoided?

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Attracting the attention of Pro QC’s Managing Director, Ed Sanchez, was an article relating to avoiding jet lag.  As a frequent flyer visiting our offices in over thirty countries, it is understandable why!  Also, many of our clients are well aware of jet lag too, frequently visiting factories or operations abroad. Jet lag (AKA desynchronosis) is described as “extreme […]
Recap: ASQ’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement 2012

Recap: ASQ’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement 2012

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As we wrap up the ASQ conference here in Anaheim, CA, I’m left with an empowering sense of passion for the quality community and their sincere commitment to spreading the word and making the world a better place.   As an ASQ Influential Voice, I was fortunate enough to help spread the word throughout the conference […]