Developing High-Performance Supplier and Partner Relationships
Dec 10th - 11th, 2013
Online Instructor-Led Course

The necessity of strong supplier partnerships is recognized by successful companies everywhere.

More service providers are outsourcing various non-core business process functions to outside providers. The expertise of outside providers can provide faster and cost-effective functionality while improving quality through specialization that cannot be replicated internally. These relationships can thus enhance your organization’s vitality, competitive advantage, and potential for innovation. But the sustainability of these benefits requires a partnership approach rather than one based solely on lowest initial pricing, standard procurement practices, and strictly contractual relationships. Organizational success in outsourcing relies increasingly on forming and managing strategic partner relationships.

ASQ’s instructor-led virtual course gives you best practices and practical applications to help in this crucial area. With a focus on service organizations, this course shows you how to build crucial relationships resulting in win-win business results using examples, exercises, and case studies.

Register today by filling out the online registration form or calling 800-248-1946 and mentioning promo code SVCEM.


 
 

Quality & Business Excellence Night: Lean in the Public Sector - Saskatchewan's Enterprise Approach

May 9th, 2013, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon, SK

In 2010, the Government of Saskatchewan began implementing Lean government-wide; the first jurisdiction in Canada to do so. Government employees around the province are now embracing the Lean way of thinking to improve service, systems and processes; and to streamline work.

On May 9th, our guest speaker, Ms. Whitehead, Strategic Advisor with the Ministry of Central Services provided an overview of the Government of Saskatchewan's Lean journey including the benefits and challenges, lessons learned and future plans. Please see the PDF poster below.

May 9th, 2013 - ASQ Business Excellence Night: Lean Implementation in SK Government

Managing Change: 2013 World Conference on Quality and Improvement
May 6th - 8th, 2013

Indianapolis, IN

With more than 100 sessions on the theme of "Managing Change" to choose from, how do you fit it all in? Create your own itinerary, and fill in your days at http://wcqi.asq.org/program.html.

Quality & Business Excellence Night: Defining Success & the Journey from Measuring Inputs, to Outputs, to Impacts at the Saskatchewan Research Council 
Jan. 10th, 2013, 6:00 - 8:30 PM 
Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon, SK

Defining Success and the Journey from Measuring Inputs, to Outputs, to Impacts at the Saskatchewan Research Council

Presented by Dr. Laurier Schramm - President and CEO of the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)