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March
2006 Newsletter
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Tours
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Would you like to help the section by sponsoring a tour at your place of business? We are always looking for new locations.
Please contact Ron Jochimsen at (920) 225-6127 for more details.
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Please Welcome
Our New ASQ Members!
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Julie T.
Carver |
Paula J.
Kuhn |
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Greg
Ciriacks |
Carlos
A. Salgado |
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Marcel
A. Farina |
Anand
Thirumurthi |
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Katie A.
Hoffer |
Paul
Trelc |
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Kevin
W. Jones |
Patricia M. Vickman |
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Take Our Survey!!! |
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It takes less than 5 minutes and you could
be the winner of a fabulous prize! The survey will help the section
leaders determine our future plans and direction, including speakers,
tours and conferences. Take
the survey today at -
http://www.asqsection1206.org/survey.htm |
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Learn About Quality
This month's topic:
"Six Sigma" |
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The basic philosophy behind Six Sigma
is the idea that removing variability from upstream operations that
are inputs to a process will yield defect-free outputs. Inputs are
often referred to as "Xs", and outputs are referred to as "Ys. The
output that we are concerned about is called a Critical To Quality
Characteristic (CTQC).
Much of the initial effort of a Six Sigma project is to identify the
X's (inputs), determine which inputs (X's) are significant, and
quantify the relationship between those X's and Y (output). This
relationship is often expressed by the following general equation:
Y=f(X), which means output is a function of inputs. In other words,
variability in the inputs causes defects, or errors, in the output.
Errors cost money, and the cost
compounds through the process, so pushing capability (variability
reduction) upstream to the source is the lowest cost solution. When
a process is improved to the point that only 3 or less defects occur
in each million opportunities, the process is said to reach the Six
Sigma Performance Level. |
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Message From The Chair
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Did you make any New Year's resolutions
this January? How are you doing on them? Most resolutions deal with some
sort of improvement, like behavior or health. We took some steps to improve
as the leadership of your Section, but our new year began last July. We
would like to be more efficient with our communication to you, so we are
promoting the faster delivery of our newsletter through our Website and
e-mail notification. (It also saves on printing and postage costs. Can we
make yours electronic?). The Program Team is using your suggestions for
organizing tours, mini-sessions, and speakers. (Don't forget to register now
for the special program meeting in March). The Conference committee has
listened to your requests for seminar topics and learning support. Even the
World Headquarters of ASQ is looking to improve two-way communication
methods with you, the members.
Now is the time for you to do your part.
First, your Section leadership needs your help to improve for next year.
Please participate in the Membership Survey on our website at
www.asqsection1206.org. Let us know what you think! You could be the winner
of an iPod™ for completing the survey and adding your e-mail address.
Second, we need additional people for our
leadership team, both Officers and Committee Members. If you have an ASQ
certification, volunteering for the next program year can give a boost to
your re-certification. Volunteering can even help you hone your leadership
skills by interacting with other Quality professionals in your Section's
leadership committee. Please consider if it is time for you to step up and
help your ASQ Section for a few hours a month during the next program year.
It may be time to give back a little, and in the process improve your
skills.
Due to all the activity planned for the
special March Program Meeting, the elections were held at the February
Program Meeting. Since our Vice Chair is now unable to serve as Chair next
year, I have agreed to serve a second term as Section Chair, and Kimberly
Leitner is continuing on as Section Secretary. The membership at the meeting
approved our re-election. Your Section needs a Treasurer and Vice Chair,
which can still be filled per the Section Operating Agreement. Please let us
know if you can help your Section during the next Program year as an officer
or with a committee, and make it your "New Program-Year Resolution". See you
on March 13th!
Ron Jochimsen
ASQ Section 1206 Chair |
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Spring Conference -
April 3, 2006: FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) |
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Please save the date for our Spring
Conference! It will be held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Moraine Park
Technical College (room O-102) on April 3, 2006. Andrea Spaniol,
from John Deere, will be instructing us on FMEA (Failure Mode and
Effects Analysis). A
FMEA is a simple tool to identify, analyze, prioritize and reduce
risk in a product, manufacturing process or production machine. FMEA
is easy to use and provides a powerful, pro-active engineering
quality method that assists in identifying and counteracting weak
points in the early conception phase of products and processes. The
FMEA is a key element of the PPAP; it aids in identifying risk
allowing reduction and control, thus avoiding quality costs,
including would-be warranty costs. The structured approach makes it
trouble-free to use. It becomes an important tool even for a
non-specialist.
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objectives of the session: |
- explore the
relationship of quality and FMEA
- develop an
understanding of FMEA
- identify key points
for how to facilitate a successful FMEA
- learn how to use a
FMEA template
- participate in a
sample process FMEA
- participate in a
sample design FMEA
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The instructor, Andrea Spaniol is
a Quality Engineer and Inspection Supervisor at John Deere Dubuque
Works where they manufacture construction equipment such as
Bulldozers, Backhoes and Skid Steers. She has been with John Deere
for five years. Before that she was the quality manager at a small
thermo-plastic compression molder. With over 12 years of experience
in Quality, she has conducted over one hundred FMEAs and trained
numerous people in the use of FMEA.
For more information on the conference please contact Bruce Berg at
BBerg@giddings.com or
920-906-2485.
Access Registration Form
Directions
to Moraine Park Technical College:
Take Hwy 41 to Fond du Lac. Exit at WI-23 / Johnson St. Go EAST on W
Johnson St / WI-23 E. Turn LEFT onto N National Ave. End at 235 N
National Ave.
Registration:
This year's spring conference is being offered at the special rate
of $200 for both members and non-members. The fee includes
breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack and all materials.
Call Brenda Georgenson at (920)
756-2121 or email her at
bgeorgenson@brillionironworks.com. Please provide your name,
company, and membership number. The last day to register is Friday,
March 24, 2006. Print a registration form online at
ASQsection1206.org and send with your check to:
Brenda Georgenson, QA Project Manager
Brillion Iron Works
200 Park Avenue
P.O. Box 127
Brillion, WI 54110 |
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Register Today! |
World Conference on Quality and
Improvement
May 1-3, 2006
Midwest Airlines Center - Milwaukee
Register online at http://wcqi.asq.org. |
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Recertifying? |
Please
don't forget to sign the form, attach payment or credit card info
and include a letter verifying RU's (recertification units) for
employment. These things are commonly forgotten and cause delays in
processing.
Recertification journals should be sent to:
Dave Jorgensen - PO Box 1901, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1901
Note: If you are including a certificate for internal training
provided by your company, please make sure the number of contact
hours is indicated on the certificate. |
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ASQ Section 1206
Election Results |
Chair: Ron Jochimsen
Vice Chair: Open
Secretary: Kimberly Leitner
Treasurer: Open
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February 13th Program Meeting - Manitowoc Crane |
Manitowoc had first used
Lean for improvements and then started advancing Six Sigma
approaches in 2001. They use the Economic Value Added (EVA)
method of calculating returns on the investment from Six
Sigma projects, as a measure of surplus value created. EVA
is a measure of dollar surplus value, not the percentage
difference in returns. It is closest in both theory and
construct to the net present value of a project in capital
budgeting, as opposed to the IRR).
They use Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) to drive production
improvements back into the design phase. Manitowoc also
listens to the Voice of the Customer (VOC), Scores Suppliers
in real time, captures organization learning in a
Lessons-Learned system, Validates designs, and performs
Reliability Testing.
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employees have been trained to use Six Sigma for process
improvements. Thanks to everyone who attended and thanks to
Manitowoc Crane for the tour and presentation! |
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Ask Woody |
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Got
a quality question or a problem at work you can’t solve?
How about asking an expert?
You can take
advantage of the “Ask Woody” column -- a place to ask questions,
share concerns or anything else on your mind. Email
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Hey Job Seekers:
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Please contact newsletter editor
if you have a job opening you'd like to post. Please include the company name, city, position open (title) and how prospective candidates can learn more.
Also - The ASQ’s Career Center is free to all job seekers and provides you with access to the best employers and jobs in the
quality industry. Go to www.asq.org to search for jobs, post your resume, and learn about other helpful resources for advancing your career.
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Job Openings: |
| With Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac,
Wisconsin. Go to
www.mercurycareers.com for more information. |
- Supplier Quality Engineers
III & IV (4 positions)
- Sourcing Specialist
- Quality Engineers (Assembly,
Supplier Quality)
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