Quality Professionals are invited to attend an open forum on expected changes to the ISO 9001:2015 International Standard. This forum is part of a series of updates from Charleston area subject-matter experts aimed at assisting organizations in their preparation of the upgrade to the new standard. The panel of experts will include veterans from various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, environmental and information security to discuss the potential impacts on various industry-specific standards (ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and more). Visit us online at http://acommoncenter.com for more information about our products and services.
ISO 9001:2015 June Webinar
Quality Professionals are invited to attend an open forum on expected changes to the ISO 9001:2015 International Standard. This forum is part of a series of updates from Charleston area subject-matter experts aimed at assisting organizations in their preparation of the upgrade to the new standard. The panel of experts will include veterans from various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, environmental and information security to discuss the potential impacts on various industry-specific standards (ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001).
ISO 9001:2015 Forum - April Webinar
Quality Professionals are invited to attend an open forum on expected changes to the ISO 9001:2015 International Standard. This forum is part of a series of updates from Charleston area subject-matter experts aimed at assisting organizations in their preparation of the upgrade to the new standard. The panel of experts will include veterans from various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, environmental and information security to discuss the potential impacts on various industry-specific standards (ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001). If you want to attend for ISO 9001:2015 - May Webinar register here.
3 SEATS LEFT for ISO/TS 16949:2009 Internal Lead Auditor (32hrs)
Last call for our Fall 2014 Automotive Quality Series with our ISO/TS 16949:2009 Lead Internal Auditor Course.
We have THREE seats remaining. The courses will be held at the aLoft Charleston Airport & Convention Center. Learn by day. Hit the beach after class. Why not make the most of your professional development? Don't just take a class - experience business differently. Price includes all course materials, parking, wifi, light breakfast, lunch & afternoon snacks. Dozens of food and entertainment options are within blocks from the hotel.
Register & pay online here or by calling 843.469.8279.
Description: This advanced internal auditing course caters to the full spectrum of auditor responsibilities – from process auditing to audit program management. This course will teach you the fundamental tools necessary to conduct audits using the automotive process approach while providing vital strategic information to top management. Case studies and scenarios make this course fun. If you are looking for a Lead Auditor course for internal processes or supplier quality development, look no further. This course is for you. NEW: We will also discuss the TS Rules 4th Edition and draft of the proposed ISO 9001:2015 standard. Get a jump on what to expect with the changes and it’s potential effect on your management system implementation.
Designed for: Audit Program Managers, Lead Auditors, Advanced Audit Team Members, Supplier Quality Engineers & Managers, Process Improvement Managers, Quality Directors, Continuous Improvement Managers, Organizational Development Directors, Management Representatives
This course meets or exceeds the training requirements for:
- Ford Customer-specific Internal Quality Auditor requirements
- General Motors Customer-specific Internal Quality Auditor requirements
Length: 4 days/32 hours CEUs: 3.2 A certificate will be given upon successful completion of all course requirements.
The instructor for this course will be Jim Thompson, President of Concentric and Exemplar Global (formerly RABQSA) Accredited QMS Lead Auditor. Register online here, contact us by email at info@cmsicharleston.
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Forum on changes to ISO 9001:2015
Calling all Quality Professionals | Forum on Changes to ISO 9001:2015
Quality Professionals from Charleston, SC and the surrounding region are invited to attend an open forum on expected changes to the ISO 9001:2015 International Standard. This forum will be the first in a series of updates from local subject-matter experts aimed at assisting regional organizations in their preparation of the upgrade to the new standard. The panel of experts will include veterans from various sectors such as automotive, aerospace, environmental and information security to discuss the potential impacts on various industry-specific standards (ISO/TS 16949, AS9100, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001).
Let the voice of your organization be heard
We will also be joined by Denise Robitaille, core member of the United States TAG (Technical Advisory Group) to discuss the latest Committee Draft, global feedback thus far and the next steps in the updating process. Her participation in this forum also allows each participant to voice their questions, comments or recommendation related to proposed changes.
AGENDA 8:30am Check-in & Networking (Light breakfast buffet included) 9:00am Introduction 9:15am Keynote presentation by Denise Robitaille from US TAG 10:00am Overview of significant changes 10:15am Industry-specific breakout sessions 11:00am Participant Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback for US TAG 11:15am Recommendations for action moving forward 11:30am Adjourned (end of forum in conference space) Noon Lunch discussion with panelists (interested attendees are invited to an open lunch at their own expense in the restaurant) LOCATION Harbor Breeze (next to Omar Shrine Temple) 176 Patriot's Point Blvd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 606-2110
About the Keynote Speaker: Denise Robitaille is the author of The Corrective Action Handbook and The Management Review Handbook, as well as numerous articles on quality. She is a consultant, writer and trainer. Denise is also a RAB Certified Lead Assessor and CQA. Much of her work involves assisting companies implement and maintain ISO 9001 systems. An international speaker, she has given talks on a variety of quality issues. Denise is a member of the executive committee of ASQ Boston Section and an instructor for the ASQ Boston Education Program. Her work has encompassed companies in a variety of markets, including machine shops, printed circuit board industries, bio-pharmaceutical devices, packaging industry, distributors, navigational instrumentation, and power transmission manufacturing. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
TSLA August 2013
TWO Sessions August 27-30, 2013 | Columbus, IN & Charleston, SC
ISO/TS 16949:2009 Internal Lead Auditor Training (32hrs): $1495*
The courses will be held at the new Harbor Breeze on Patriots Point in beautiful Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston). Students attending our Indiana course will be catered to by our great friends - who always receive outstanding hospitality reviews - at Tre Bicchieri in downtown Columbus.
Register online here or by calling 843.469.8279.
Description: This advanced internal auditing course caters to the full spectrum of auditor responsibilities – from process auditing to audit program management. This course will teach you the fundamental tools necessary to conduct audits using the automotive process approach while providing vital strategic information to top management. Case studies and scenarios make this course fun. If you are looking for a Lead Auditor course for internal processes or supplier quality development, look no further. This course is for you. NEW: We will also discuss the CD1 draft of the proposal ISO 9001:2015 standard and it's potential effects on your management system implementation.
Designed for: Audit Program Managers, Lead Auditors, Advanced Audit Team Members, Supplier Quality Engineers & Managers, Process Improvement Managers, Quality Directors, Continuous Improvement Managers, Organizational Development Directors, Management Representatives
This course meets or exceeds the training requirements for:
- Ford Customer-specific Internal Quality Auditor requirements
- General Motors Customer-specific Internal Quality Auditor requirements
Length: 4 days/32 hours CEUs: 3.2 A certificate will be given upon successful completion of all course requirements.
*Price include training materials and training facilities for each student. SEND TWO STUDENTS & THE THIRD STUDENT ADMISSION IS FREE! Promo Codes: 2for3 for multi-student early registration
All of our instructors are accredited with extensive industry expertise in the respective course(s) they teach. CVs/Resumes can be provided upon request at any time. Register online here, contact us by email at info@cmsicharleston.com or by calling 843.469.8279.
Day 1 ▪ Introduction & Welcome ▪ Gathering of Student Goals & Expectations (CSRs) ▪ Overview of ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 – Part I ▪ Selling QMS to Top Management ▪ The Automotive Process Approach ▪ Overview of ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 – Part II Day 2 ▪ Use of Turtle Diagrams for Process Mapping ▪ ISO/TS 16949 Requirements – Clause 4.0, Quality Management System ▪ ISO/TS 16949 Requirements – Clause 5.0, Management Responsibility ▪ ISO/TS 16949 Requirements – Clause 6.0, Resource Management ▪ Overview of AIAG Core Tools (APQP & CP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP & SPC) ▪ ISO/TS 16949 Requirements – Clause 7.0, Product Realization Day 3 ▪ ISO/TS 16949 Requirements – Clause 7.0, Product Realization ▪ ISO/TS 16949 Requirements – Clause 8.0, Measurement, Analysis & Improvement ▪ Audit Objectives & Auditor Attributes ▪ Process Auditing Breakout ▪ Writing Audit Findings – NCRs & OFIs Day 4 ▪ Reporting Audit Findings ▪ CAPA – Corrective Action & Preventive Action ▪ Closing Out Audit Findings ▪ Closing the Audit Cycle ▪ Evaluating Audit Effectiveness ▪ Final Review/Q&A ▪ Student Goals & Expectations (Reviewed) ▪ Course ExaminationBOGO Summer Special on Training Courses!
BOGO Summer Special!
Any Public Training
Register Before 6/27
Summer is well on its way and with things heatin' up we thought it was a good time to run a summer special. And not just any old summer special. A BOGO summer special! What's a BOGO? Buy one, get one free. Yep, FREE!
Register for any 2013 Public Training Course from now until June 27th at 7pm and you can send a second person for FREE. No strings attached and no hoops jump through. Just register you and someone else for any 2013 Public Training Course and enter the promo code BOGO2013.
Our next course is coming up in August and it will be here before you know it. So register now while you can get this great deal. You visit our Trainings page to register or here is a listing of all our upcoming trainings.
August 27-30 ISO/TS 16949:2009 Lead Internal Auditor (32 hours) Charleston, SC
August 27-30 ISO/TS 16949:2009 Lead Internal Auditor (32 hours) Columbus, IN
September 26-27 ISO/TS 16949:2009 Standard Overview for Process Owners (16 hours) Charleston, SC
October 8-11 ISO/TS 16949:2009 Lead Internal Auditor (32 hours) Charleston, SC
October 22-25 AS9100C Lead Internal Auditor Training (32hrs) Charleston, SC
November 4-8 Problem Solving Workshop (32hrs) Charleston, SC
November 12-15 ISO/TS 16949:2009 Lead Internal Auditor (32 hours) Columbus, IN
You can see our full list of offerings on our website at acommoncenter.com/what/trainings/. This deal won't come around again so you need to register before 7pm on June 27th. And don't forget to tell your colleagues about this deal!
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ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 Overview
2 Sessions | Friday, February 15th
Send 2 Students & 3rd Student is FREE | Active ASQ Section 1122 Members can bring a friend or colleague to a February 15th course at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
Concentric will hold it's first public training event of 2013 on Friday, February 15th. The morning session will be an ISO 9001:2008 Management Overview followed by an afternoon ISO/TS 16949:2009 Management Overview session. These courses cater to organizations either considering certification or considering the development of a formal quality management system as a tool for improving their business. Both courses will provide an overview of the purpose, timeline, resource needs and other general expectations associated with transitioning to ISO 9001 and/or ISO/TS 16949 compliance.
Course Agenda
- Introduction & Welcome
- Gathering of Goals & Expectations (CSRs)
- Expected Timeline for Compliance
- Overview of ISO 9001 or ISO/TS 16949 requirements
- 8 Management Principles
- Tips on Selling QMS to Top Management
The courses will be held at the new Harbor Breeze on Patriots Point in beautiful Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston). Register online here or by calling 843.469.8279.
Promo Codes: 2for3 for multi-student early registration | ASQ1122 for ASQ Members
March 27-28 | TS 16949 for Process Owners (16hrs)
ISO/TS 16949:2009 Standard for Process Owners (16hrs)
March 27-28, 2012 | Charleston, SC
Download the Course Registration Form
Description: This course caters to the process owners (top & middle management) within automotive manufacturing organizations who have a responsibility to demonstrate their commitment to the quality management system. This course will teach process owners the value of the automotive process approach, an overview of how to use core tools as intended and the basics of ISO/TS 16949 compliance. Case studies and scenarios make this course fun. If you are looking for a course that will help your organization “live it” versus just “look it”, look no further. This course is for you.
Designed for: Process Owners (manufacturing, support and management processes), Internal Audit Team Members, Supplier Quality Engineers & Managers, Process Improvement Managers, Continuous Improvement Managers, Organizational Development Managers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Managers
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Introduction & Welcome
- Gathering of Student Goals & Expectations (CSRs)
- Overview of ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 – Part I
- The Automotive Process Approach
- Use of Turtle Diagrams for Process Mapping
- Overview of ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 – Part II
Day 2
- Overview of ISO/TS 16949 Requirements
- Deep Dive of ISO/TS 16949 Requirements – Clause 5.0, Management Responsibility
- Lean Manufacturing – Simple Tools & Techniques
- Problem Solving Techniques
- CAPA – Corrective Action & Preventive Action
- Student Goals & Expectations (Reviewed)
Download the Course Registration Form
For a full list of all training dates, visit: http://cmsicharleston.com/training
The NEW Concentric
Welcome to the new face of CMSi! We are very excited to call Charleston, SC our new home in 2010.
Concentric Management Systems, Inc. is a group of technical experts specializing in process improvement & management system certification specializing in ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 and AS9100 certification.
We hope you enjoy the new and dynamic website, blogs, posts and information sharing tools that will be provided at no charge.
May the new CMSi find you well in the 2010 and beyond!