ASQ RD events in August

[Fred Schenkelberg]

Topic 1: ASQ Reliability Division Webinar Series 

Root Cause Analysis: Common Problems and Solutions

 

PRESENTER: Duke Okes

 

DATE: Thursday, Aug 9, 2012, Noon - 1:00 pm EDT 

 

DESCRIPTION: The process of diagnosing product problems identified during design, manufacture or use brings many challenges.  The presentation will discuss ways to alleviate these difficulties using a structured, troubleshooting-based approach, and being aware of some common errors and ways of dealing with them. Learning Objectives:

• How to analyze data for low frequency failures

• Using the information from RCA for improving both prevention and detection

• Understand why finding a product solution often isn’t enough

 

Register now:   https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/936874168

 

Topic 2: Rocky Mountain Quality Conference

 

http://www.asqdenver.org/

September 12, 2012 - September 14, 2012, Denver, CO

The Core Program

 

Track #1 – People
Satisfaction for both internal and external customers. Learn about Leadership Development, Team Building, Change Management and more.

 

Track #2 – Process
Continuous improvement of operations and activities. This track focuses on process improvement methodologies, critical thinking and specific tools.

 

Track #3 – Product/Service
Conforming to required standards. This track focuses on learning more about ISO Standards, Quality Auditing, Compliance and Regulations.

 

Track #4 – Testing Information and Preparation for ASQ Exams
Quick Prep Sessions for ASQ Exams and Testing/Certification Information

 

Track #5 – Healthcare/Medical Device
Be a part of the largest growing communities in the Rocky Mountains: Healthcare and Medical Device

 

Track #6 – Increasing Knowledge and Skills
Learn about new tools and innovations

 

Topic 3: A Road Map to Readiness at Best Cost for Improving the Reliability and Safety of Ground Vehicles Workshop and Conference

 

http://www.rmspartnership.org/

 

September 19, 2012 - September 20, 2012, Springfield VA 22150

 

Opening Keynote Speakers on September 19th:

HON David L. Strickland, Administrator, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration

HON Katriana McFarland, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), Office of the Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, Logistics)

Lt. General Michael Hough, (U.S. Marine Corps, ret.), Wally Massenburg, Senior Director, Mission Assurance Business Execution, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems; Brett Horachek, Program Manager at Nevada Automotive Test Center; Tracy V. Sheppard, Director, Automotive Directorate, US Army Test Center,  Aberdeen Providing Ground, Md. etc.

 

7 Subject Matter Expert Panels:
(1) A Futuristic View of Ground Transportation Systems; (2) Technology Innovation; (3) Reliability & Safety Standards for Ground Vehicles; (4) Crash Worthiness (Survivability); (5) A New Acquisition Approach to Improve Cost, Schedule, Performance & Supportability; (6) Achieving and Sustaining Readiness at Best Cost; (7) Readiness at Best Cost as it Relates to Reliability, Maintainability & Supportability

 

Participating Organizations:  
U.S. Army,  BAE Systems, NHTSA; OSD; Volpe Center, Vehicle Research, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; Active Safety Engineering ; Honda Motor Company; Active Safety Engineering; Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems; University of Alabama, Huntsville; SoHaR, Inc.; ReliaSoft; Clockwork Solutions; Alion Science and Technology Corp., Southern Methodist University; Office of Secretary of Defense (MR), OSHKOSH, ANSER Inc.