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In 1984, Mr. Ed Sanchez started an organization that set out to reduce quality risks and cost. His vision was to “not be the biggest, but the best,” and we have certainly lived up to those expectations over the last 30 years! Pro QC was started and is still headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. In recognition of 30 years of success and the importance of our team and partners in that regard, we are distributing a special anniversary plaque to each of our offices. We will be sharing some of the photos of our team as we make our way around the …
ASQ’s Quality Progress July issue discusses the “Blog Bloom” and incorporates feedback from a few of the Influential Voices in the industry. I’m delighted to say that I’ve been an Influential Voice from the start. It’s been a truly rewarding experience, and I’m excited to be included in this issue. In the QP article, I discuss my role as an ASQ Influential Voice blogger and incorporate the PDCA cycle where managing your online presence is concerned. I’ll actually be discussing this topic in more detail through upcoming webinars and workshops scheduled through HCC’s Institute for Corporate & Continuing Education. One …
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 important. At recent strategy meetings, Pro QC refreshed the organization’s mission statement that now includes: “The Pro QC Global Team enables our customers to project their interests in quality and conformance. Anywhere. Anytime.” While most organizations have mission statements, the challenging component is following through …
A previous Quality Q & A newsletter article featured tips for audit preparation. In the reprinted content below, Pro QC’s Supplier Development Manager discusses how each party can expedite the process. Preparation for a factory audit can be broken down by responsibilities of the client, supplier (factory) and third party (Pro QC). Communication and documentation are key actions that increase the likelihood objectives are met. The Client: Inform the supplier to let them know an audit will be scheduled and provide additional contact details as available. Consider the length of time requested by the supplier, in addition to …
Pro QC’s team of technical engineers has developed an Android and iOS application that takes the guesswork out of the accept or reject determination of an on-site quality inspection depending on customizable major and minor AQLs (Acceptable Quality Limits). This application has been incredibly useful for our team on-site, in addition to many of our clients. For convenience, we also have a web-based application. More on defect classifications here. To learn more about ANSI Z1.4 2003 sampling, a previous article discusses the topic in more detail.
