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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 […]
Global Sources Electronics & Components in Miami

Global Sources Electronics & Components in Miami

Pro QC
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 […]
S.M.A.R.T. quality planning & goal setting…

S.M.A.R.T. quality planning & goal setting…

Quality Control
Planning and goal-setting are certainly two of the most challenging tasks an organization faces.  However you look at it, macro or micro, strategic or tactical, short or long-term, planning seamlessly finds its way into all functions of management. Quality tools, such as flowcharts, fishbone diagrams, histograms, etc. add tremendous and inarguably invaluable assistance with this […]
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 […]
Managing quality in long distance supply chains

Managing quality in long distance supply chains

Supply chain
Michael L. Hetzel, Pro QC’s VP/Americas, partnered with GlobalAutoIndustry earlier today to share some insight and recommendations regarding managing quality in long-distance supply chains. The seminar, which was hosted by GlobalAutoIndustry.com, touched on a wide range of quality challenges unique to those engaged in international procurement.  Michael reviews the cost issues and various considerations for selecting […]
Top 3 – Key factory audit components

Top 3 – Key factory audit components

Factory Audits
Performing factory audits to assist in supplier selection or throughout the production cycle is a primary contributor to a reduction in both sourcing risks and cost.  While specific standards often apply, such as the ISO series, factory audits do have several key components in common. 1) Management  Who is the management and what management style […]
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 […]