Join Your Quality Colleagues at the SV ASQ 2011 Quality Conference!

REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS
for
THE SILICON VALLEY ASQ QUALITY CONFERENCE

"ON THE ROAD TO PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE"

OCTOBER 21, 2011, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Please submit your presentation in one of the track topic areas:

Track 1: Statistics and Reliability

Topics: Statistics, Reliability, MSA, DOE, SPC, FMEA, DMAIC, Process Capability,

Sampling, Optimization, Systematic Problem Solving, TRIZ, Robust Process Design

Track 2: Biomedical and Pharmaceutical

Topics: FDA Regulations, Audits, GMP, ISO Standards, Risk Analysis, CAPA, Preventing Product Defects and Recalls, 510K and 483s, Sterilization

Track 3: Supplier Management and Outsourcing

Topics: Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, Outsourcing, Supplier Selection, JIT, Supplier Flexibility, Communication

Track 4: Quality Management System Tools

Topics: ISO, NPI, QFD, COQ, Communication, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Innovation, Capability Maturity Model, Lean, CSAT, DFX, DMAIC, TQM, JIT, CAPA

Track 5: Emerging Industries and Technologies

Topics: Nanotechnology, Medical devices and diagnostics, Social networking, Sensors

Solar (Cheap, Super Efficient, Photosynthetic), Computer security, Automotive, IT

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING YOUR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Key Dates: Presentation Abstract due April 1 Final Version June 1, 2011

• All PowerPoint presentations must be reviewed and approved by the assigned Track Review Team. Be sure to email your abstract outline by April 15 and final version by the June 1, 2011 deadline to John Flaig -- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Dr. Flaig will route your presentation to the appropriate Track Chair who will acknowledge receipt. Please include your contact information i.e., your name, phone number, and email address with your presentation cover letter.

• Please name your PowerPoint presentation file with your Track number first followed by the presenters last name (e.g., 1 – Miller.ppt).

Detailed Submission Instructions can be found on the ASQ Silicon Valley Website http://www.asq-silicon-valley.org