By Michael Bournazian, Eng., Newsletter Editor, ASQ Senior Member, Quality Management Professional, CSSGB with Rolls-Royce
ASQ will be holding Quality Innovations Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from October 8-10, 2024. It will be a hybrid event.
To learn more about it and other events and conferences planned by ASQ, go to the EVENTS page.
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By Michael Bournazian, Eng., Newsletter Editor, ASQ Senior Member, Quality Management Professional, CSSGB with Rolls-Royce
The last time we had an in-person “Night Of The Registrars” event, it was pre-pandemic. So it’s been a while.
I sincerely hope to you see you at this event on Wednesday, May 29th at the Novotel Montreal Airport hotel. If you have not already signed up, do not hesitate . . . CLICK HERE.
And not long after, on June 12th, we will be having our final event before the summer break, once again at the Novotel hotel.
This will be a networking event hosted by our very own Chantale Simard. Here is a brief synopsis of the evening:
Rejoignez-nous pour une soirée de connexions de qualité à Connexion Qualité / Quality Connection – où le réseautage va au-delà des frontières! Participez à des discussions animées, brisez la glace avec le Bingo Qualité, et mettez votre expertise à l’épreuve dans un défi de trivia par équipe. Connectez-vous, collaborez et élevez votre réseau dans le domaine des professionnels en qualité!
Join us for an evening of quality connections at Connexion Qualité / Quality Connection – where networking knows no bounds! Engage in lively discussions, break the ice with Quality Bingo, and put your expertise to the test in a team trivia challenge. Connect, collaborate, and elevate your network in the realm of quality professionals!
Again, do not hesitate if you are interested in being part of this June event . . . CLICK HERE.
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1) Write and submit an article to be published in the Newsletter.
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Thank you, all the best and none of the worst.
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By Dr. David Tozer, Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair.
Would you like to work with others to prepare for ASQ examinations? We have a Teams based section study group that is open every Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Join the team and get to help each other. Contact the host Dr. David Tozer, Montreal Section Education Chair, to obtain a link.
Aimeriez-vous travailler avec d’autres personnes pour préparer les examens de l’ASQ ? Nous avons un groupe d’étude Teams ouvert tous les mardis soirs de 19 h à 20 h 30.
Rejoignez l’équipe et aidez-vous mutuellement. Contactez l’hôte, Dr. David Tozer, président de l’éducation de la section de Montréal, pour obtenir un lien.
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By Michael Bournazian, Eng., Newsletter Editor, ASQ Senior Member, Quality Management Professional, CSSGB with Rolls-Royce
The 2024 ASQ World Conference on Quality & improvement is already scheduled for May 12-15, 2024, taking place in San Diego, California.
To learn more about it and other events and conferences planned by ASQ, go to the EVENTS page.
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Any individual Full or Senior, or a Fellow member may participate in ASQ’s unemployment dues relief program if they want to continue maintaining their ASQ membership. For more information:
Tout membre individuel Titulaire, Senior ou Fellow peut participer au programme d’allègement des cotisations de chômage de l’ASQ s’il souhaite continuer à maintenir son adhésion à l’ASQ. Pour plus d’informations:
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If you or your company would like to advertise in our monthly newsletter, please contact me directly by clicking one of the links below this picture. Also, see the “Advertising Rates” section further down for ad sizes and associated rates.
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By Dr. David Tozer, Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair.
ASQ Certification often leads to higher paying employment. The money invested in education and certification increases chances of finding employment quickly in the down sizing environment we live in. People who take the section sponsored refresher courses, and spend at least twice as much time as spent in the classroom on self study, have an 80%, or better, chance of passing the examination on the first attempt.
Having ASQ certification gives you an edge in the market and can significantly increase your income.
Courses are now available online as well | Courses now available online
Calendar and Registration Online Form
Questions? Cours en site/In house courses, etc. Contact: Dr. David Tozer (514) 694-2830
ASQ Montreal Section – Education Program 2024 Read More »
By Dr. David Tozer, Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair.
ASQ Certification often leads to higher paying employment. The money invested in education and certification increases chances of finding employment quickly in the down sizing environment we live in. People who take the section sponsored refresher courses, and spend at least twice as much time as spent in the classroom on self study, have an 80%, or better, chance of passing the examination on the first attempt.
Having ASQ certification gives you an edge in the market and can significantly increase your income.
Courses are now available online as well | Courses now available online
Calendar and Registration Online Form
Questions? Cours en site/In house courses, etc. Contact: Dr. David Tozer (514) 694-2830
ASQ Montreal Section – Education Program 2024 Read More »
Any individual Full or Senior, or a Fellow member may participate in ASQ’s unemployment dues relief program if they want to continue maintaining their ASQ membership. For more information:
Tout membre individuel Titulaire, Senior ou Fellow peut participer au programme d’allègement des cotisations de chômage de l’ASQ s’il souhaite continuer à maintenir son adhésion à l’ASQ. Pour plus d’informations:
Unemployed Members – Dues Read More »
By Dr. David Tozer, Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair.
By the end of this year, ASQ will change the rules for collecting Recertification Units for certification maintenance.
The main changes affecting certification are:
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By Michael Bournazian, Eng., Newsletter Editor, ASQ Senior Member, Quality Management Professional, CSSGB with Rolls-Royce
If you are reading this, then the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 is now in the history books. If you took the opportunity to witness it live, good for you. And even if you did not, given social media, there are a million and three options to witness it after the fact.
One thing I actually learned because of the solar eclipse is that . . . low and behold, there’s a ISO standard for that!
The ISO 12312-2:2015 standard, entitled “Eye and face protection – Sunglasses and related eyewear – Part 2: Filters for direct observation of the Sun“, is the standard to which protective eyewear must be certified to in order to properly and safely view the sun.
According to the Solar Eclipse Across America website: “ISO 12312-2 sets requirements on the following properties of a safe solar viewer:
Often in our Quality lives, we work with “common” ISO standards like ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO45001, etc. However, the International Organization of Standardization has published (as of January 2024) over 25,000 international standards covering almost all aspects of technology and manufacturing.
And in case you were wondering, there are 2 other ISO 12312 standards:
A solar eclipse . . . not just something to SAFELY look at.
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ALSO . . . Please contact me or any one else on the Leadership team if you would like to:
1) Write and submit an article to be published in the Newsletter.
2) Write a review of one of the upcoming monthly webinars for the “Had You Been There” section.
Thank you, all the best and none of the worst.
The Editor’s Corner | Mot de l’éditeur Read More »
By Michael Bournazian, Eng., Newsletter Editor, ASQ Senior Member, Quality Management Professional, CSSGB with Rolls-Royce
The 2024 ASQ World Conference on Quality & improvement is already scheduled for May 12-15, 2024, taking place in San Diego, California.
To learn more about it and other events and conferences planned by ASQ, go to the EVENTS page.
ASQ World Conference on Quality & Improvement Read More »
By Dr. David Tozer, Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair.
Would you like to work with others to prepare for ASQ examinations? We have a Teams based section study group that is open every Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Join the team and get to help each other. Contact the host Dr. David Tozer, Montreal Section Education Chair, to obtain a link.
Aimeriez-vous travailler avec d’autres personnes pour préparer les examens de l’ASQ ? Nous avons un groupe d’étude Teams ouvert tous les mardis soirs de 19 h à 20 h 30.
Rejoignez l’équipe et aidez-vous mutuellement. Contactez l’hôte, Dr. David Tozer, président de l’éducation de la section de Montréal, pour obtenir un lien.
ASQ Certification Study Group Read More »
If you or your company would like to advertise in our monthly newsletter, please contact me directly by clicking one of the links below this picture. Also, see the “Advertising Rates” section further down for ad sizes and associated rates.
Contact Michael Bournazian, Newsletter Editor
Advertising Space for Rent | Espace publicitaire à louer Read More »
If you or your company would like to advertise in our monthly newsletter, please contact me directly by clicking one of the links below this picture. Also, see the “Advertising Rates” section further down for ad sizes and associated rates.
Contact Michael Bournazian, Newsletter Editor
Advertising Space for Rent | Espace publicitaire à louer Read More »
By Dr. David Tozer, Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair.
Would you like to work with others to prepare for ASQ examinations? We have a Teams based section study group that is open every Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Join the team and get to help each other. Contact the host Dr. David Tozer, Montreal Section Education Chair, to obtain a link.
Aimeriez-vous travailler avec d’autres personnes pour préparer les examens de l’ASQ ? Nous avons un groupe d’étude Teams ouvert tous les mardis soirs de 19 h à 20 h 30.
Rejoignez l’équipe et aidez-vous mutuellement. Contactez l’hôte, Dr. David Tozer, président de l’éducation de la section de Montréal, pour obtenir un lien.
ASQ Certification Study Group Read More »
By Dr. David Tozer, Ph.D., ASQ CQE and SSBB, Education & Audit Chair.
ASQ Certification often leads to higher paying employment. The money invested in education and certification increases chances of finding employment quickly in the down sizing environment we live in. People who take the section sponsored refresher courses, and spend at least twice as much time as spent in the classroom on self study, have an 80%, or better, chance of passing the examination on the first attempt.
Having ASQ certification gives you an edge in the market and can significantly increase your income.
Courses are now available online as well | Courses now available online
Calendar and Registration Online Form
Questions? Cours en site/In house courses, etc. Contact: Dr. David Tozer (514) 694-2830
ASQ Montreal Section – Education Program 2024 Read More »
By Michael Bournazian, Eng., Newsletter Editor, ASQ Senior Member, Quality Management Professional, CSSGB with Rolls-Royce
Customers. Clients. Entities that give you money to provide them with goods and/or services, often to drawing and/or specification requirements. Where would we be without them?
I know where I WILL be once I am without them . . . retired and hopefully on a beach. But until then, I (and most of you too) go to work everyday and do our Quality best to deliver to our paycheck providers the best we can. But as the image meme below correctly states, who/how your customer is (both external and internal ones) can result in your work being exciting and rewarding, or demanding and frustrating.
Having worked in customer facing roles in various companies during my career, I have seen the difference first-hand between customers who make your work smooth and those who make your work rough. It can be quite eye opening at times, considering that all these companies work essentially to the same standards (ISO9001, AS9100, TS16949, etc.), and yet never have I experienced any sort of macroscopic “uniformity” from one to the other, with regards to how they deal with suppliers, how they conduct their audits, how they deal with escapes, etc.
And perhaps that makes sense, since no two humans are alike, and since all these companies are made up of tens, hundreds, thousands of humans, how can there be any uniformity? And yet, in our daily Quality work, what are we very often striving to achieve? Yup, uniformity: from consistently conforming parts to high value customer service to gage repeatability and reproducibility, and on and on.
So ultimately, just do your best to make sure the customer is satisfied . . . even if they are a headcase.
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Any feedback? Click on the link and let me know.
ALSO . . . Please contact me or any one else on the Leadership team if you would like to:
1) Write and submit an article to be published in the Newsletter.
2) Write a review of one of the upcoming monthly webinars for the “Had You Been There” section.
Thank you, all the best and none of the worst.
The Editor’s Corner | Mot de l’éditeur Read More »