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Quality – A Bridge to the Future

The Twentieth Century provided the greatest technological advances in the history of mankind. What was once a linear rate of change has shifted to an exponential rate so significant progress can be expected throughout the 21st century. However change is not just limited to technology, for organizations saw and will continue to see advancement in an expanding global supply chain, evolution in leadership systems, development and deployment of effective strategic planning, and an increase in various management systems.

Quality too has seen significant advances over the past century as Quality Management Systems, statistical techniques, Six Sigma, and automated inspection were developed and evolved. Quality has and will continue to prove to be a key differentiator in an organization’s success, thus “quality is a bridge to the future”.

The 2018 ASQ Inspection Division conference is an important stop on one’s quality journey. The conference will help individuals and organizations bridge the gaps between remembering, understanding and contributing. Experienced professionals from a multitude of industries will serve as your guide as they present relevant and value-added information during interactive workshops and conference sessions. Numerous exhibitors will be on-hand to demonstrate the latest inspection equipment the market has to offer. In addition, the conference is offering several tours enabling attendees to see state of the art manufacturing systems and to hear first-hand these organization’s transitional plans as they prepare for the future.

Sitting on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis Tennessee with its expansive and beautiful bridges provides an idyllic setting for this year’s conference. Please join the Inspection Division as it shares knowledge and provides explanation to how quality will serve as a bridge to the future.