Thoughts from the February 9th dinner meeting 

  Hertzler Systems "Turning Data into Knowledge"

 
I think we all believe that collecting data without analyzing it is of no 
value and analyzing data without developing cause and effects relationships for 
process improvement is a waste of time.

The Hertzler System software allows the user to collect data from a number of 
different sources and develop control limit flag indicators. It identifies real 
time opportunities to make corrective action based on the cause and effect 
analysis.  These opportunities are displayed on monitor pop-ups, dashboard 
displays, and email notification to name a just a few.  The Hertzler System 
software then continues to assess any effects that corrective action taken or 
other process variations has in the "system" to maintain the desired output.

It is a valuable system that we use at BAE Systems.  The presenter, Tom 
Albrecht, did a great job.

For more information you can contact Tom at  574-533-0571 ext. 105, 
tom@hertzler.com or check out www.hertzler.com
 
We had 46 attendees representing ASQ and SME.  Combined meetings with another 
local professional organizations continue to be a success and I will look for 
additional opportunities in the future.  As always, I am always open for 
suggestions.  Contact me at Mark Maffey 260-434-5410 or 
r.mark.maffey@baesystems.com
 
CONGRATULATIONS:
Megan Pape and Maureen Kennedy attended the February dinner meeting for free. 
They recently passed the Certified Quality Auditor exam and took us up on our 
offer.  A recent certification equals a free dinner meeting.  Just let Jim Smith 
know when you register.
 
 
 

Presentation:  Turning Data into Knowledge

In today’s manufacturing environment there are many sources of data.  In some cases there is plenty of data and not enough information for making business decisions.

Measurement devices, OPC Servers, database applications, files and miscellaneous keyboard data each represent a data source.  For many, these islands of information represent a challenge as projects require information from multiple business systems.

How can Quality or Six Sigma professionals perform the Herculean effort of collecting, scrubbing, analyzing and reporting on product, manufacturing process and transactional process data?  How can variation be located and addressed in a timely manner? 

In this presentation, we will discuss how companies resolve these issues with seamless and accurate measurement solutions.  The solutions require a combination of strategy, culture and tools to drive business transformation.   

 Presenter:  Tom Albrecht

Tom Albrecht joined Hertzler Systems Inc. in 1991 and has spent 14 years in Goshen, Indiana, headquarters.  Mr. Albrecht regularly represents Hertzler Systems at Quality Expo International, American Society for Quality, International Society of Six Sigma Professionals, and various Six Sigma conferences.       

As a Manager of Corporate Accounts, Mr. Albrecht has worked closely with industry experts to install and deploy quality measurement systems.  Some of the clients served include BAE Systems, Cooper Standard, Consolidated Biscuit Co., Hella Electronics, Huck Mfg., Johns Manville, K2 Sports, Kraft Foods, McCormick Foods, Pactiv Corp. (Hefty), Parker Hannifin, Sanmina Corp., TaylorMade Adidas, Textron Systems, TI Automotive and Titleist and Footjoy (Acushnet).

Prior to joining Hertzler Systems, Mr. Albrecht received his BA from Goshen College and his MS from the University of Colorado.  Mr. Albrecht is active in the Goshen community serving on a Church Board and with various school and non-profit organizations.