Items Tagged with 'American Society for Quality (ASQ)'

Becoming the Industry Liaison for the ASQ Inspection Division was a rewarding opportunity that I learned about from a colleague. After some consideration, I decided to take on the role to enhance quality and productivity across various industries.

The ASQ Inspection Division has selected Pharmaceuticals Calibration and Instrumentation’s Metrologist/QA Lead, Fikremariam (Fikre) Woldegiorgis, as the 2025 Chuck Carter International Inspector of the Year.

Dr. Ben Tomic is our 2025 Quality Professional of the Year. With nineteen competencies on his CV and 50 skills on LinkedIn, he is a valuable asset as a certified quality engineer (CQE) or AS9100 lead auditor. He also highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in his work.

Scouting instilled in me lifelong values of service and leadership. While I initially volunteered for personal gain in my professional career, my commitment to giving back to the quality community has grown over time.

Discover the highlights of the ASQ Chicago Innovate for Excellence 2024 Summit, where industry leaders and experts united to advance innovation and quality in the Medical Life Sciences.

Joining the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is an excellent way to advance your career, especially in tough times. ASQ provides resources like the Career Center, Interview Coach, and skill development opportunities, along with potential dues relief. Explore ASQ's resources to enhance your professional journey!

Serving as the Chair of the ASQ Inspection Division has been a remarkable journey of leadership, collaboration, and growth. It has been both a privilege and a responsibility to guide the division through strategic initiatives aimed at empowering our members and elevating the quality profession.

The NextGen Global Advocacy Committee addresses the needs of young professionals under 40 or with less than four years of experience through a framework of understanding, engaging, and preparing for leadership. Recognizing that Millennials and Gen Z value inclusivity, networking, and technology integration is crucial for organizations like ASQ to meet these evolving needs and maintain a competitive edge.

This month, I'm honored to speak at the ASQ Columbus (Ohio) Section’s annual conference on the theme "What is in Your Toolbox?" I'll discuss the seven basic quality tools I've extensively used over my 30+ years as a quality professional. Interestingly, unlike with my children, I do have a favorite among these tools.

This article discusses how ASQ’s Body of Knowledge for Six Sigma Certifications has added new expectations for implementing improvements, including Proof of Concepts, Try-Storming, Simulations (e.g. Monte Carlo, Dynamic Process Simulation, Queuing Theory), and Pilot Tests.