Below are links for two free webinars on February 13, 2018. Please note the times on each of the webinars.

Culture is Everything by ASQ Blue Ridge Section 1108

Measurement System Analysis by ASQ Inspection Division

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Applying Histograms and Run Charts in Supply Chain Management

Speaker: Kevin R. Kensinger

Kevin is the Principal Consultant for the StoneCross Group, LLC and has over 25 years of experience in Operational Improvement Consulting and industry, giving him a particularly valuable perspective of business solutions.  He has advised Fortune 200 clients, and yet has been on the front lines implementing business solutions as a senior manager within industry.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management/Computer Science/Accounting from Purdue University and master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Boston University, along with numerous professional designations, including ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, CQE, CQA, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Has led 400+ continuous improvement teams in a wide range of industries and applied Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles to drive dramatic improvements in on-time performance, customer satisfaction, and cost reduction. 

Kevin has held positions with several consulting firms during his career, to include Coopers & Lybrand, KPMG, Grant Thornton, and BKD.  He was a founding partner in EMG Consulting, which focused on Supply Chain Management, particularly Demand Planning.  In industry, Kevin has held director level positions in Operations, Quality Management, Business Transformation, and Systems Analysis.

Other Certification/Associations

• Certified in Production and Inventory Control, American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
• US Army, Lt. Colonel, Retired

When:  Tuesday, November 14, 2017

5:50 p.m.: Pre-meeting session (setting up, early networking)

6:00 p.m.: Registration and networking

6:30 p.m.: Dinner

7:30 p.m.: Presentation begins

Location:

 Houlihan’s

1550 US Hwy 41

Schererville, IN 46375

(219) 864-0077

Cost: $25.00

Menu:

– A choice of Chicken Tortilla Soup or House Salad with Ranch or Blue Cheese, or Balsamic Vinaigrette

Main Entrée (Choose One):

– Option 1: Grilled Korean chicken, with gochujang (a Korean hot chili paste) sauce, served with charred pineapple brown rice, garlic green beans, and pineapple relish

– Option 2: 4 oz. Petite Center-Cut Filet Mignon, served with honest gold mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

– Option 3: Grilled Atlantic Salmon basted with lemon-dill butter and served with honest gold mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

– Vegetarian Option: Fettuccine Alfredo in a rich, buttery cream sauce with fontina, provolone and grated romano.

Dessert (Choose One):

– Chocolate Rhubarb Crème Brulee or Vanilla Ice Cream

*   Beverages (included): Diet/Non-Diet Soda, Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea

** Cash Bar

Please register by end of business day on Monday, November 13, 2017 at

http://asq-illiana.org/reservations/

 Hope to see you there!!

Presentation: Supplier and Internal Quality Audits. 

The presentation will focus primarily on Supplier Qualification and Process audits, and will include a few key components required for a successful internal audit program.  It is meant to provide advice on strategies that may not be in the “Manual”, from pre-audit planning to closure, avoiding time consuming tactics, and what’s most important to look for when limited for time.  

Presenter: Paul Richards

Paul Richards is a Senior Member of ASQ, a Certified Quality Auditor, and a Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence. He is a Supplier Quality Lead Engineer and Senior Auditor at GE Healthcare in Waukesha, WI. Paul also performs an internal audit service for smaller medical device companies and is a Lead Auditor with Malkan Solutions, a consulting group focused on providing supply chain and quality solutions.

 He began working in the printing field after obtaining an Associate degree in Printing and Publishing from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Paul was employed in rotogravure, offset and flexographic printing.

One of the printing companies offered an opportunity to work in the Quality function. Their primary customer base was in the medical industry, and they produced printed packaging for everything from surgeon’s glove envelopes to bandages and dressings. He eventually took on the role as Quality Manager. Paul earned a BA degree in Management in 2006 from Ottawa University.

 In 2007 GE Healthcare offered an opportunity in Waukesha, WI for a Quality Engineer which Paul accepted. In 2010 he moved on to become a Supplier Quality Lead Engineer in the Services group.

He has also taken on responsibilities as a Senior Auditor, Calibration Auditor and Training Auditor at GE Healthcare.

Paul resides in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin with his wife Kathie and two teenage children. They enjoy camping, bike riding and playing with their dog Bailey.

When:  Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

5:50 p.m.: Pre-meeting session (setting up, early networking)

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