For Immediate Release
ASQ Partners With CCAA to Host Quality Event in Beijing
Event to Focus on the Value of Quality-Related Certifications
Milwaukee, Wis., March 26, 2008—ASQ is partnering with the China Certification and Accreditation Association (CCAA) to host an Executive Roundtable on April 8, 2008, in Beijing, China.
The event will focus on the value of quality-related certifications. The roundtable panelists will discuss a quality-related best practice and a quality methodology/tool that their organization employed to respond to the changing landscape, in respect to globalization.
“Demonstrating the value of quality and certifications to corporations, business leaders and quality professionals in China will encourage the pursuit of these valuable certifications,” said Paul Borawski, executive director and chief strategic officer of ASQ. “Certifications will deepen the understanding of quality principles and assist in the production of quality goods and services that are good for both China and the many multinational corporations that do business there.”
Government officials and business leaders are expected to be in attendance. Li Changjiang, minister of China's Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) will address the group at the opening ceremony. Moderators and panelists include:
- Moderator: Paul Borawski, executive director and chief strategic officer, ASQ
- Moderator: Li Kejun, CEO, CCS
- John Timmerman, V.P. quality and program management, Ritz Carlton
- John Knappenberger, President and CEO, ANAB
- Steve Hoisington, V.P. quality and reliability, Electro-Motive Diesels Inc.
- Xiao Guopu, V.P., ShangHai Automotive
- Nan Cunhui, CEO, CHINT Group Corporation
- Cao Chunhua, V.P., Haier Group Corporation
- Tang Xiaofen, deputy director, Shanghai Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision
This event is a result of an agreement between ASQ and CCAA to work together to advance quality in the two countries, mostly through the exchange of information and other resources.
About CCAA
The China Certification and Accreditation Association (CCAA) is a nonprofit and national organization. Its purpose is to advance the development of the certification and accreditation industry. CCAA provides all kinds of relevant services for government, industry, and society. Its mission is to improve the quality industry. CCAA focuses on the communication and coordination among industry, incorporations, and the government. It tries to quicken the steps of international cooperation, and makes great efforts to establish an excellent atmosphere for the development of China certification and accreditation industry.
The main work of CCAA includes strengthening social responsibility supervision and establishing rules and agreement of the industry.
About ASQ
The American Society for Quality, www.asq.org, has been the world’s leading authority on quality for more than 60 years. With more than 93,000 individual and organizational members, the professional association advances learning, quality improvement and knowledge exchange to improve business results, and to create better workplaces and communities worldwide. As champion of the quality movement, ASQ offers technologies, concepts, tools and training to quality professionals, quality practitioners and everyday consumers, encouraging all to Make Good Great®.
ASQ China is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASQ located in Beijing, China—a city of flourishing business and quality professionals in the pursuit of business excellence. ASQ China associates are familiar with the needs of quality professionals in China. ASQ China offers resources and training designed to meet Chinese standards and regulations while meeting the needs dictated by culture and languages.
