ASQ e-News: October 9, 2007
Raleigh ASQ e-News
October 9, 2007
In This Edition:
Upcoming professional development meeting, Tour Events, Quality in the Triangle 2008, SIX SIGMA Special Interest Group, Speaking Opportunity, ASQ Raleigh Registration System
ASQ Events
Registration Required. Please follow the ‘Register Online’ links below.
| Professional Development Meeting | October 16, 2007 | 5-8:45 | North Raleigh Hilton |
5:00pm: Free Tutorial Register Online
Speaker: David Bridge
Topic: Good Works Project
The ASQ Raleigh Section, through the National ASQ Community Good Works Project, is proud to work with Durham Crisis Response Center to apply the principles of quality management and process improvement to increase the value and impact of DCRC’s vital work to the community. This presentation will describe the approaches taken to support DCRC, the measures developed to quantify quality, and the available results of this important community initiative.
6:00pm: Networking / informal jobs discussion.
6:30pm: Dinner Register Online (Cost: $20/Member, $10/Student)
7:30pm: Presentation
Speaker: Brian McDonald - Marketing Director, Zencos Consulting
Topic: The Importance of Quality in Marketing
Quality plays a big part of marketing and communications for today’s companies. Brand value is largely measured by the quality of the product/service and supporting services (tech/customer support, warranty, etc.) by the consumer/buyer. It’s important for marketing to understand the quality measurements, processes, etc. when marketing a product to both internal and external audiences.
| Tour Event Schedule | Registration Opens 1 Month Prior to Event |
November 20: Flextronics Repair Operations
January 15: Eaton
March 18: Bio-Manufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), at NCSU
| Quality in the Triangle 2008 | May 20, 2008 | North Raleigh Hilton |
The key note speaker for our upcoming Quality in the Triangle event will be Dr. Blanton Godfrey, Dean of the College of Textiles at NC State University. If you are interested in volunteering, speaking or have recommendations, please contact Frank Golden, Conference Chair, at frank.j.golden@gsk.com or Jim Murrell at Jim.Murrell@flextronics.com.
| Six Sigma Special Interest Group (SIG) | 4th Tuesday (Monthly) | 6-7:30pm | Nortel Networks |
Registration is open for these events on the website http://asqraleigh.org/events/
Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday each month, between September 25 thru May 27, and excluding December.
“Discussion Topics” will be lead by facilitators using existing examples/ projects, allowing for bidirectional dialog to discuss approaches.
| Speaking Opportunity |
The local chapter of the Institute for Supply Management is looking for someone to do a presentation on Supplier Qualification at their January meeting. They’ll feed you and this looks great on your resume! If interested, please contact Sofia Lopez, Quality Assurance Manager, Respirics at 919.789.4220.
| Registration System for Meetings, Tours and Courses |
We have implemented a new registration system for our meetings, tours, and courses.
- Meeting cost: $20 for ASQ Members and $10 for Student
- Pay at Door will cost: $25 and may be paid in cash or check payable to ASQ Raleigh Section.
- Cancellation policy: Refunds will be given up until 5PM the Thurs prior to the event. No refunds will be given after this time.
- Students must bring a valid student ID to obtain the discounted rate for the dinner meeting.
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