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Innovation and Quality in Medical Devices.
Quality in Food – Safe Food at a Low Cost.
Quality in Pharma. What You Need to Know.
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Better Safe than Sorry
Look inward, not just overseas, to prevent product safety mishaps.
Randall L. Goodden
(Members Only)

K'NEX Success
Reliability in supply chain helps toymaker thrive while spate of recalls plays out.
Brett Krzykowski
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Why Quality In Manufacturing?

Thanks to globalization and rapid advances in technology, today’s manufacturing environment is increasingly competitive. Manufacturers need to stay focused on finding new ways to design, produce, sell and deliver products. Look for information targeted to medical devices, food safety, pharma, and lean.

ASQ helps organizations by:

  • Providing business solutions to improve bottom-line results.
  • Improving operational processes.
  • Identifying problems and solutions quickly and systematically.
  • Reducing waste and cycle time.
  • Equipping companies with effective supply chain management methods.

ASQ Members Strive to Protect the Food Supply Chain

John G. Surak, Jeffery L. Cawley and Mark Gavoor, of ASQ’s Food, Drug and Cosmetics Division, look at ways to improve food safety. Read “Protect the Food Supply Chain.”

ASQ’s Ron Atkinson Discusses Six Sigma

Ron Atkinson, chairman of ASQ, speaks on the accessibility of Six Sigma and how it helps keep innovation focused on the customer’s needs. Read “Some Companies Still Stand by Decades-Old Six Sigma Programs.” (PDF, 21 KB)

In Focus

Not all manufacturers are the same.  Neither are the solutions to your toughest issues. Manufacturers have different needs dictated by the product they produce. ASQ understands your unique requirements. We have resources tailored to meet needs specific to your industry and job function.

ASQ plans to create additional areas for specific products and functions. Visit often for the most up-to-date information. Do you have a suggested focus for us? Please tell us what you need.