October 20, 2010 Dinner Meeting

Corrective Action – Focusing on Root Cause Analysis Techniques
Presented by Angelo Scangas

Increased regulatory pressures, customer complaints and internal quality initiatives are requiring companies to have an effective corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) process in-place. Repeat CAPA investigations are arguably one of the largest areas of concern for managers and customers today.
The corrective action process also forms the core of various quality management disciplines such as Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) or ISO 9001..... requiring effective root cause analysis and effective corrective action.

The adoption of CAPA systems will become widespread because of their enabling role in mitigating significant business risks and driving quality as an integrated part of the manufacturing process. As a result, companies are no longer buying a stand alone CAPA system; they want their CAPA solution to be an integrated part of a compliance and quality solution.

The meeting will focus on problem solving techniques that expedite the identification of the root cause and facilitates effective solutions.

Angelo is President of the Quality Support Group. He has an MBA, a Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. He is certified in lean manufacturing and quality management. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with 26 years' experience in the medical, aerospace, automotive, electronic and chemical industries. Angelo specializes in business/quality systems, lean manufacturing, engineering management as well as product development and process improvement.

Location: Twelve Acres - 445 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 Click Here for Map

Directions:

From 295 North or South: Take exit 8a, Rte. 7, North Providence.

From 146 North or South: Take exit for Lincoln Grey Hound Park to Twin River Road; bear right on Rte. 7.

From Providence: Take 195 to I-95 North. Take exit 23 toward US-44/State Offices then turn right at Orms St. Turn right at Douglas Ave/RI-7 North.

Time:

5:30 pm - Registration and Networking
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Program

Menu:

Italian Buffet

Prices: $30 members and guests. $15 unemployed members and students