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Introduction to ISO Lean

Schedule

CEU’s: .8 • Price: $395

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Description:

Organizations typically manage two systems; their Quality Management System, driven by ISO 9001:2000, and their Business Management System, driven by the need for financial performance. This course enables an organization to use ISO 9001:2000 along with the Process Approach to set the stage for a natural integration of these two systems though the use of Lean Techniques. This one-day course will show how this integration results in a single management system for the organization with both quality and financial improvements as its goal. This course will pay particular attention to how Lean Tools build upon the Process Approach, measurable Quality Objectives, and Continual Improvement to generate improved business performance in addition to the traditional quality benefits associated with customer satisfaction.

Bonus: An Overview of the upcoming changes in the new ISO 9001:2008 will be held during this session. Don't miss out on this valuable session presented by Mark Ames. Mark is the President of AQS Management Systems and a member of the TC176 committee responsible for upcoming changes to the ISO 9001:2000 Standard.

Learning Objectives »

  • Learn how the Process Approach sets the stage for establishing appropriate and measurable quality objectives that tie directly to business and financial performance
  • Learn how the Process Approach sets the stage for the implementation of Lean Techniques
  • Learn how the Process Approach along with Lean will bridge ISO 9001:2000 from a quality improvement tool to a business improvement tool
  • Learn how properly selected Business Objectives can become Quality Objectives for the organization
  • Learn how continual improvement of properly selected quality objectives drives focused business improvements that impact the financial bottom line of the organization
  • Learn how to use Lean Techniques to permanently embed continual improvement into your ISO 9001:2000 management system
  • Learn how ISO Lean can ensure your continual improvement goals tie directly to your bottom line
  • Learn how to align your Quality and Business Management Systems and map them so these critical activities can be supported through your internal audit process

Rationale for the course »

Quality Management Systems are not always seen as providing value added benefits to the bottom line. While necessary to do business and ensure customer results, QMS’ are often relegated to a supporting role within an organization’s business priorities. This session clearly demonstrates how ISO 9001:2000 can be optimized using effective Lean Tools to transform ISO 9001:2000 into a tool for achieving financial results.

Course Topics:

  • Understanding the Process Approach as embedded within ISO 9001:2000
  • Understand the basics of Lean
  • Aligning Quality Management Systems with Business Management Systems
  • Creating a list of actions necessary for the organization to complete the alignment
  • Building Process maps that identify and define all key business processes
  • Select quality objectives at relevant levels and functions by strategically selecting key business processes
  • Use Lean Techniques to dramatically improve core business results
  • Conducting audits to support and provide feedback on the newly created ISO Lean within your business
  • Improvements/Gains realized from this course
  • Improved operational and financial performance
  • Reduced time, resources, and frustration associated with the management of two systems;
  • Quality Management System, and Business Management System
  • Business Impact across the organization
  • The organization’s Quality Management System becomes the core component of the organization’s Business Management System

AQS Management Systems, Inc. is an Internationally recognized management consulting firm specializing in ISO 9000 Implementation.

As a member of your ISO 9001:2000 project team, gain critical knowledge
to move your company ahead in today's competitive marketplace.

ISO Management Representatives will gain the credibility and prestige to effectively interact with registrars, customers, and suppliers.

March 14 Seattle
June 23 Minneapolis $295*

* No other discounts apply.

Sessions will be limited to twenty participants. Register today to reserve your space.

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