Boulder Quality Meetup

Topic: 5T Approach - Home, Company Electrification
Cost: Free
Note: Tuesday 5:45pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
6:00 pm Presentation

• Speaker: David M. Saunders, CC-P
• Topic: 5T Approach - Home, Company Electrification
• Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
• Abstract:

-- 5T Five Teams approach to electrify your home and company
--- Strategy Team: Develops sustainability plan.
--- Adaptation Team: Protects vulnerable assets.
--- Mitigation Team: Lowers greenhouse gases emissions.
--- Reporting Team: Manages greenhouse gas data.
--- Opportunity Team: Innovations new products and services.
-- This approach will
--- Cut CO2 emissions, lower grid dependencies, Improve energy audits.
--- While taking advantage of weatherization, heat pumps and rebates.

• Bio: David M. Saunders
  -- Now retired, was the Senior Director of Quality for ResCare, a human services company with 45,000 employees.
  -- Before ResCare, David was a consultant at ARBOR specializing in research and training on gathering, understanding, and deploying the voice of the customer.
  -- His client list included Ford Motor Company, Anheuser-Bush, Allied-Signal, Intel, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
  -- He is the co-author of Four Days with Dr. Deming, Addison-Wesley Press (10th printing);
  -- Measuring Customer Satisfaction (ASQ ISO 9000 Handbook, Ch. 29);
  -- Voice of the Customer Guide (USDOL) and numerous technical papers.
  -- David earned a BA from Hobart College and an MS from Pratt Institute.
  -- He is a volunteer at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) and a member of the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO).
  -- Climate Change Professional (CC-P), Certified by the Association of Climate Change Officers and the State of Maryland.
• References:

-- TBA
7:15 pm After Presentation Networking
7:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over
Place: Web Conference Webex

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Topic: Construction Industry Quality Management Plan
Cost: Free
Note: Tuesday 5:45pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
6:00 pm Presentation

• Speaker: Brendan Bartolo, Construction Project Manager
• Topic: Construction Industry Quality Management Plan
• Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
• Abstract:

-- ASQ represents almost every industry on earth with one common goal-to create excellence through quality.
-- Each one of us works to not only stay within the requirements of our own Quality Management Plan (QMP) but also strives to continuously improve our programs.
-- The design and construction industry is no different in this respect but is unique in that it falls into multiple overarching aspects of quality.
-- We focus on design, change management, manufacturing, audit/inspection, and customer service.
-- As such, our QMP must have procedures in place to manage all of these aspects of our work.
-- In this webinar, Mr. Bartolo will explore what a standard Quality Management Program looks like for a general contractor giving you the chance to understand the similarities and differences between your plan and ours.

• Bio: Brendan Bartolo, Construction Project Manager
  -- Brendan focuses on overall design and construction quality standards, and works to manage all aspects of quality for all of his firm’s projects.
  -- Brendan works directly with regulators, designers, engineers, and contractors to ensure that every job and task meets or exceeds client's expectations.
  -- He assists with the continuous monitoring and updating Adolfson & Peterson’s quality program, in order to maintain its relevancy and effectiveness.
  -- Additionally, he leads project commissioning efforts on everything from simple facility upgrades to complex cultivation and processing centers.
  -- Brendan takes a client-centered approach, evaluating each project individually and tailoring a quality and commissioning plan to meet its particular needs.
  -- He is a Leadership in Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) for Building Design and Construction.
  -- Brendan is a board member of the Denver Chapter of the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
• References:

-- TBA
7:15 pm After Presentation Networking
7:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over
Place: Web Conference Webex

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Topic: Why calibration stickers and a gauge R&R are not enough
Cost: Free
Note: Tuesday 5:45pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
6:00 pm Presentation

• Speaker: Steven Ouellette, President, The ROI Alliance, LLC
• Topic: Why calibration stickers and a gauge R&R are not enough
• Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
• Abstract:

-- Every critical business decision hinges on the accuracy of measurements. Yet, many organizations rely solely on calibration stickers or, at most, a single short Gauge R&R from years ago to validate the trustworthiness of their measurements. This reliance creates a dangerous illusion of confidence, masking potential issues that can lead to significant quality failures. While your data may suggest that every part produced is within specifications, the reality might be that your customers find them unusable. Or you might be spending time addressing phantom problems that don’t exist. Measurement systems within control loops can mislead you into believing that your processes are operating perfectly, all while delivering out-of-spec or highly variable products.
-- How do we prevent these problems? The answer lies in conducting periodic assessments of the measurement system as part of a longitudinal study. These studies provide rich insight into the current performance of the measurement system and can uncover problems that remain hidden from calibration stickers and standard gauge R&Rs. However, a long-term study like this is designed differently and cannot be analyzed the same way as other studies.
-- In this presentation, we will analyze a real data set gathered from a measurement system that was to be utilized during vendor acceptance testing. Together, we will discover compelling evidence illustrating why reliance on a calibration sticker and a singular Gage R&R is insufficient for ensuring measurement accuracy and reliability. Prepare to rethink your approach to measurement validation!

• Bio: Steven Ouellette
  -- Steve has been consulting in business management and the quality sciences since 1996.
  -- He has a BS in Metallurgical and Material Science from the Colorado School of Mines and an ME in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado Boulder.
  -- He has taught at the Leed's School of Business and the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder, as well as Colorado State University in Denver.
  -- He is an expert in applied statistics as well as creating and deploying management systems.
  -- He has consulted for many different industries, from heavy to light manufacture, services, and higher education.
  -- He was a long-time author for Quality Digest and he has written three books: