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Pro QC and Quality 4.0: Providing Added Value Solutions

Pro QC and Quality 4.0: Providing Added Value Solutions

Pro QC
Written by: Yingchao Siu, Business Development Manager I recently had the privilege of joining the annual ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement held in Seattle, Washington. It is the world’s largest quality conference bringing together a wealth of quality professionals from all over the world to exchange ideas and interact with other leaders within […]
What’s special about quality engineers?

What’s special about quality engineers?

News
Quality engineers are at the heart of our organization.  As a third-party quality assurance firm, we count on the hundreds of engineers we have positioned throughout the world to be the eyes and ears for our clients on-site at their factory locations.  As an exhibitor in this year’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement last week, we […]
Global State of Quality 2013

Global State of Quality 2013

Quality Control
ASQ issued the 2013 Global State of Quality report not long ago, in addition to the summary below that was posted to their blog earlier this week. We have reviewed the report and do feel it is representative of our experience as an industry provider.  While there are certainly issues of concern, such as the […]
The Handy Guide to Quality… Welcome!

The Handy Guide to Quality… Welcome!

Quality Control
ASQ’s recent Facebook post hit our radar with a reminder that World Quality Month is coming up in November.  And, what better time is there to “raise the voice” of quality? On the World Quality Month site is a video that does a great job demonstrating quality’s importance and how it’s incorporated into all processes.  Presented by the Chartered […]
To the quality gurus…

To the quality gurus…

Pro QC
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 […]
Recap: ASQ’s World Conference on Quality & Improvement 2012

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

Pro QC
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 […]
How do we “sell” quality?

How do we “sell” quality?

Quality Control
ASQ recently introduced a topic on their blog regarding “selling” quality.  Paul Borawski, ASQ’s CEO, does a good job considering the hurdles faced when discussing quality buy-in from key decision-makers. Jennifer Stepniowski, Pro QC’s Special Project Manager, responded as an ASQ Influential Voice and raises a few successful suggestions, including walking the walk, focusing on […]
Top 5 – Quality Resources that Educate & Inspire

Top 5 – Quality Resources that Educate & Inspire

Quality Control
We’ve given some thought to quality resources we find particularly useful and that both educate and inspire…  Here are our top five: American Society for Quality > Quality Tools ASQ offers comprehensive content relating to various quality tools, conveniently organized by function.  You’ll find everything from histograms to stratification.  Regularly browsing through the tools is […]