Doug Anton Speaking at ISO Overview Workshop hosted by AEM, Bureau Veritas & Nevada Industry Excellence

A comprehensive overview to provide professionals the knowledge of the various ISO standards including ISO 9001-2008, ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO 14001, and TS 16949 -- Plus the latest news and trends in Quality Certifications.

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AEM Annouces 2nd Edition of Survival Guide Templates, Updated for ISO 9001-2008

AEM Consulting Group has just released the second edition of the ISO 9001 Survival Software Templates. Revised to comply with ISO 9001:2008, this do-it-yourself practical documentation method is the result of Doug and Carole Anton’s years of experience implementing ISO 9001 and related quality systems.

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ISO 9001:2008 Standard Revision

In November 2008, ISO 9001:2008 was published.

No new requirements have been introduced. Most of the changes are for clarification and to improve compatibility with ISO 14001:2004.

Companies can continue with their current ISO 9001:2000 quality management system until November of 2010.

Which Way Do You LEAN?

Plant Engineering Magazine Interviews AEM's Doug Anton:

At its core, Lean manufacturing is about taking waste out of the manufacturing process. It means finding the hidden barriers to productivity through a systematic, system-wide approach to how everything on the plant floor gets done. It is measured, precise and unyielding.

“Lean is always a journey,” said consultant Douglas Anton, president of the AEM Consulting Group. “You don’t get there in six months.”

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Three Keys to Continuous Improvement

Event: 2008 International Conference on ISO 9000
Where: Orlando, FL
When: March 3-4, 2008

How can a company ensure that it is leveraging its ISO system to create an environment where dramatic, progressive change and innovation can occur? Doug Anton will discuss The ISO 9001 quality management framework’s built-in process for continuous improvement during his presentation at the 2008 International Conference on ISO 9000.

This presentation will illustrate how three important elements of an ISO system -- Management Reviews, Internal Audits and the Preventive/Corrective action process -- provide the keys to continuous improvement, and continued business success.

Once a company has invested time and money to obtain ISO 9001 registration, it should keep moving forward and improving. This can be a difficult juggling act, but the Management Reviews, Internal Audits and Corrective and Preventive Actions inherent in a well-designed ISO 9001 management system provide the keys to keep the established system working and improving according to plan.

The 2008 International Conference on ISO 9000 is sponsored in association with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, Florida, on March 3-4, 2008

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Value Stream Mapping: Discovering the Potential Within – 2 Cases Studies

Event: Joint APICS-SWE Dinner Meeting
Where: Phoenix, AZ
When: April 8, 2008

Real life application experience, with results and lessons learned, will be the focus of this event. In his presentation, Doug Anton will provide two case studies:

• a Lean project in a small machine shop, with double-digit net profit growth results, and
• a food manufacturer where value stream mapping produced a design and plan resulting in 40 days reduced internal lead-time.

See the benefits of Lean illustrated by actual results achieved at the profiled companies. This session provides an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of:

• Value Stream Mapping and how it helps you get the most from Lean efforts
• Designing more efficient (lean) processes
• How improved flow from order receipt through shipment improves profitability.

Analyzing how these companies produce and deliver goods to customers revealed where there was waste. Applying Continuous Improvement - Kaizen approaches to eliminate waste produced dramatic improvement.

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Lean Success in a Small Shop

Event: 2008 ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference
Where: Phoenix, AZ
When: February 11-12, 2008

Many organizations trying to implement lean manufacturing methods fall short of the success they can and should achieve. Doug Anton will discuss how to get the most from your efforts in his presentation “Lean Success in a Small Shop” at the 2008 ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference.

In this presentation, Doug will provide a case study of a Lean/Six-Sigma project in a small machine shop, which resulted in double-digit net profit growth. Attendees will learn the techniques for getting the most from their Lean/Six-Sigma efforts. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn to evaluate and choose the appropriate Lean manufacturing tools and techniques to provide maximum value.

• See how improved flow from order receipt through shipment improves profitability.
• Experience the benefits of Lean as illustrated by actual results achieved at the profiled company.

2008 ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference is sponsored by American Society for Quality and is being held at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, AZ, Feb 11-12, 2008. Conference registration is required.

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Audit...It’s not a scary word if you take this workshop!

Event: ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Workshop
Where: Reno, Nevada
When: March 21-22, 2007

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This unique approach to internal auditor training allows participants to perform actual audits with the help of a professional coach.

Register online at www.mapnv.com.

• Participants will:
• Understand basic auditing methodology
  
• Perform advanced process auditing
• Form audit teams
  
• Review and understand the ISO 9001:2000 standard
• Compare company documentation to the ISO standard
  
• Perform live audits on actual company processes
  
• Document and present audit findings

Registration: $549 includes lunch and the following materials: ISO 9001:2000 Standard, ISO 9001 Survival Guide and a workbook with CD including auditing procedures, checklists and forms.

Seating is limited so register today.

Instructor: Doug Anton has almost two decades of ISO 9000 experience and has guided scores of diverse companies through successful ISO implementations.