In today's manufacturing environment the difference between success and mediocrity lies in the effectiveness of a quality management system!
You need to have a continuous improvement mentality - this will focus on systematic process approach and feedback for continuous improvement.
Quality Planning (MENTALITY) needs to be an essential/key piece in this puzzle to satisfy customers needs.
In addition, an enterprise needs to ensure the capabilities and processes are in place to ensure achievement of high quality levels. This requires the employment of practices coupled with controls and operators mentality making it happen.
Speaker Profile
Michael W. Gozzo, , CPIM, CSCP, CQA is President and Founder of THE TOTAL BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC., a firm specializing in counseling and education of all levels of management in the areas of Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Flow Technology, Just-In-Time, Total Quality Control, Manufacturing Systems Implementation, Inventory Control and Production/Operations Management.
Recent involvement with Silicon Valley Leaders in Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing practices and ISO include Cisco, Infineon, Sunrise Telecom, PerkinElmer, Philips Semi-conductor and SanDisk. Mike Gozzo went to Germany to train operational personnel at Lufthansa Air Cargo. He has been associated with Lean practices: pull systems, quick change, 5-S, VMI, cell design and others.
Mike has traveled and worked extensively in Canada, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, Bahrain, U.A.E., Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Taiwan.
He has an Executive Program Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of New Haven, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He is certified as CPIM & CSCP by the Association of Operations Management (APICS)/Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Is also a Certified Instructor (IDP) for APIC/ASCM, internationally.
Mr. Gozzo is the co-author of "Made in America - The Total Business Concept" and several other books and numerous published articles. He has developed over 50 courses which can be customized for the respective client.