The QC Group - Informational Webinars

The QC Group is happy to offer these information-packed one-hour webinar events. There is no charge for these webinars, but this is definitely not an example of, “you get what you pay for!” All of these webinars are available to be delivered specifically tailored and customized to your group. Space is definitely limited, so make sure to register yourself or a coworker right away.

If a date is not given under the webinar title for any of the webinars below, it is available as a previously-recorded, “watch-only” event. Of course, if you have any questions regarding recorded webinars, we are happy to answer your questions via email or phone conversation.

NOTE: All past webinars require your name and email. If you registered previously, use the same credentials - and you will be able to view the past webinar.

Introduction to Measurements and Calibration

Past Webinar - View the Recorded Session Here

Presenter: Gary Meyer of JG Technology
This webinar provides an introduction to Measurements and Calibration for the new calibration technician, engineer, manager, quality personnel, or office personnel involved with measurements. There is an introduction to metrology terminology including the need for good measurements, artifact standards, documentary standards, domains of measurements, calibration methods, traceability, management systems, instrumentation, and measurement uncertainty. Measurement examples in the fields of electrical, physical, and dimensional metrology will be presented.

Measurement Uncertainty Overview

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Presenter: Gary Meyer of JG Technology
This webinar gives an overview of the uncertainty in measurement. Labs accredited to ISO-17025 are required to report the uncertainty of their measurements. This presentation introduces you to the terminology of measurement uncertainty, the factors that contribute error to a measurement, the statistics of uncertainty, distributions, combined uncertainty, expanded uncertainty, coverage factors, confidence factors, Type A errors, Type B errors, standard deviation, variance, RSS and other calculations. The webinar is for those who need to understand or create uncertainty budgets covered in the next webinar.

Measurement Uncertainty Budgets

Past Webinar - View the Recorded Session Here

Presenter: Gary Meyer of JG Technology
This webinar is a continuation of Measurement Uncertainty Overview. We will exam and discuss uncertainty budget components including resolution, calibration standards, temperature, repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, and drift. Some sample budgets from industry will be examined. I will be introducing some free software for the creation of uncertainty budgets and discuss how to report your findings according the GUM document.
Participants need to view the Measurement Uncertainty Overview session first or have an understanding of how to assign distributions to uncertainties and calculate standard uncertainties as standard deviations.

Six Sigma Overview

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Presenter: Rip Stauffer of Woodside Quality Solutions
Peek into the wild, wacky, wonderful world of Six Sigma in this one-hour overview. We’ll discuss what it is, what it’s for, the many advantages it can bring to your organization and your customers, what makes it successful, and what makes it fail. We’ll explore the history of Six Sigma, show how it complements other Quality initiatives, and show you how to get started.

Process Driven Comprehensive Auditing

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Presenter: Paul Palmes, Author of Process Driven Comprehensive Auditing
Whether consciously or not, successful programs utilize a 4-step Plan, Do, Check, Act approach.  The supporting processes within these programs are developed, implemented, monitored and improved when performance falls below expectations.  Terminology differences aside, the method is identical.  “PDCA Auditing” blends ISO 9001:2008 elements into the classic PDCA cycle, enabling even novice auditors to produce valuable audit results.  Large and small companies throughout the world have adopted this method, finding it far superior to traditional “compliance audits” of questionable value.  This class is designed to both educate and train auditors at all experience levels.  Learn the benefits and the ins and outs of process auditing by registering for this webinar.

Statistical Thinking for Leaders

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Presenter: Rip Stauffer of Woodside Quality Solutions
This is a one-hour summary covering many of the topics in the one-day workshop at a high, introductory level. If you’re an executive, manager or supervisor and you are interested in using data to help make better management decisions, this is a great introductory webinar for you. We’ll talk about some common approaches to using data, and discuss some of the simplest, most powerful tools available to help you monitor your vital business and process metrics.

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