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Open to Change: ISO 9001:2015
This QP article discusses expected revisions in 2015 to ISO 9001, the international consensus standard for quality management systems (QMS). The author considers how these revisions might affect...
View ArticleThe New Rules of Risk
This episode of ASQ™ TV discusses an organization’s risk appetite and the concept of risk, one of the most talked about changes in the 2015 revision of the ISO 9001 standard, as well as how to audit in...
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Taking the Scientific Method Approach to Root Cause
You probably take it for granted that root cause analysis should be empirical—that is, verifiable by observation or experience rather than just theory. In real life, organizational approaches to...
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Social Responsibility: Making a Quality Difference Where We Live, Work, and Play
ASQ recently announced the approval of a Social Responsibility Technical Community. According to the community’s charter, its responsibilities will be to establish and administer general policies...
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2015 ASQ Global Brand and Reputation Study
ASQ commissioned one of the world’s leading brand consultancy firms—Interbrand—to conduct a brand and reputation survey. This executive summary provides some key findings and insights into what the...
View ArticleCultivating Culture: Organizational Restructuring to Optimize Innovation
This article explores the challenge of fostering more creativity in an organization and argues that the main obstacle is usually the structure of the organization. The traditional military model, based...
View ArticleJune 2015 Exam Pass List
Congratulations to everyone who passed their certification exams. Certified Calibration Technician Marcus Lin Certified Quality Auditor Benjamin Jiang Robert Overman Swarna Peri Si Hyung Yoo Certified...
View ArticleCSSGB Exam Prep Course (Oct 31 – Nov 28)
Registration closes OCT 24, 2015 If you are thinking about getting your Six Sigma Green Belt, now’s your chance. The exam is December 5 (you must apply by October 16) and we are offering a course that...
View ArticleISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (TPECS) Training by BSI
Next Vancouver Course Dates: November 16-19, 2015 BSI’s “ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor” competency-based 4-day course teaches a general understanding of the concepts of the ISO 9001:2015 standard and the...
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BCITSA’s Volunteer & Pro-D Industry Day
ASQ Vancouver continued its strong partnership with BCIT by attending the BCIT Student Associations Volunteer & Professional Development Industry Day on Oct 14th. This day was organized by the...
View ArticleTraining Opportunity – Public GD&T Training Event
Axymetrix Quality Engineering presents Level 1 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Location: RCABC Building – Boardroom South 9734 – 201 Street, Langley, BC V1M 3E8 (Golden Ears Bridge...
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What, Exactly, Do You Do?
Quality professionals are frequently asked, “What exactly do you do?” ASQ has created a collection of humorous depictions of various misconceptions and exaggerations. When asked the question, now you...
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World Quality Month 2016 on ASQ® TV
Discover the fun side of quality in celebration of World Quality Month (WQM). Learn how Mr. Pareto Head cartoonist Mike Crossen finds humor in quality. Watch The Video
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When Quality Fails
Begin your next meeting or entertain your colleagues with this collection of humorous quality failures. Whether it’s a road sign that reads, “Wong Way,” a warning, “Please be Carefull,” “Scoohl”...
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In Memoriam: Yoji Akao
ASQ recognizes the passing of Honorary member Dr. Yoji Akao. He was the co-founder of quality function deployment (QFD) and hoshin kanri. Akao was a recipient of the ASQ Distinguished Service Medal in...
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ASQ Helps Feed the Hungry
ASQ Kitchener Section 0405 in Ontario, Canada, reported an 83 Member leaders from the Section Affairs Council (SAC) and Technical Communities Council (TCC) worked together to bring food to the hungry...
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Conference News: Registration Opens!
Early Bird Registration Now Open Early bird registration ends April 12, 2017
View ArticleTour to Empire Hydrogen – Sidney, B.C.
When: Tuesday, 4 April 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) Where: Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems, Inc. 10189 McDonald Park Road #7 Sidney, BC V8L 5X5 Canada Hosted By: ASQ Vancouver (Section 408) ASQ...
View ArticleRecertification News: RUs for Membership
As of April 1, 2017 ASQ members will be able to claim recertification units simply for being a member. Membership includes access to an online array of professional development activities, professional...
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