Abstract 

“The American Society for Quality defines ‘social responsibility’ as people and organizations behaving and conducting business ethically and with sensitivity toward social, cultural, economic, and environmental issues”. (ASQ Wire – 3/8/06) 

The traditional point of view reserved social responsibility for government agencies, non-profits, religious institutions and other elements of the public sector. Our featured speaker advocates sound social policy as a competitive priority that enables “for profit” entities to improve their bottom line. Businesses that establish, maintain and improve social responsibility will realize the following benefits:

 ·         Enhanced brand name recognition in the marketplace

·         Improved reputation as a corporate citizen in local communities

·         Meeting or exceeding forthcoming industry standards

·         Compliance with government regulations

·         Consistency with LEAN principles as applied to reuse and recycling

 Social responsibility is a topic that is important to all employees from the CEO to the weekend maintenance crew. We invite you to join Michael D. Ford as he presents an interactive discussion that includes the ASQ’s involvement in administering a technical advisory group (TAG) on social responsibility. This TAG is working with ISO technical committee 207, which is writing the standard for ISO 26000 which will contain guidance for various stakeholder groups: industry, government, labor, consumers and nongovernmental organizations 

Speaker Bio

 Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CSCP, CQA, CRE, EI, QI, is Principal of TQM Works Consulting. He provides innovative solutions based on 23 years of experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, and consulting. His work history includes software implementation, business planning, inventory control, distribution planning and corporate training. He has presented at over 150 industry events to local, regional and international audiences across North America.

 Ford is a strong advocate of “lifelong learning for lifetime success”. He is a graduate of SUNY-Buffalo, earning a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. He has earned the APICS’ Certified Supply Chain Professional and Certified Fellow in Production & Inventory Management as well as the ASQ’s Certified Reliability Engineer and Certified Quality Auditor. 

Ford is the author of the following works: APICS “Distribution Inventory Management” workshop; Accenture’s “MFG 862: Scheduling Production, Projects and Operations” online course; APICS “Beyond the Basics of MRP” Webinar; a variety of white papers for conferences he has presented at; and several “Lessons Learned” features in the APICS magazine. Ford combines his technical expertise with personal skills to develop a unique “outside the box” approach to life’s challenges. His specialty is providing training that is “edu-taining.”

Please join us Tuesday March 25, 2008 at Horseheads Holiday Inn

 

                                                     Registration:             5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                     Dinner:                       6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                     Speaker:                    7:00 p.m.

 

Cost:  $20.00 for current/paid members of ASQ or APICS

$22.00 for non-members

                   (Cash at the door or check made payable to American Society for Quality) 

Reservations:  Please contact Linda Hendrickson via e-mail at hendricklj@corning.com no later than Wednesday March 19, 2008.

 Please indicate if you are a member of ASQ or APICS or non-member when registering.

(Cancellations later than 72 hours prior to this event will be invoiced) 

Dinner Buffet:

 All dinners include a buffet with:  Marinated Grilled Chicken w/Sautéed Vegetables, Baked Stuffed Haddock, Carved Top Round of Beef with Au Jus, Pasta Salad, Waldorf Salad, Fresh Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Honey Glazed Carrots.  Coffee, Tea, and a dessert of Strawberry Shortcake are included with the buffet.

 Recommended Dress:  Business Casual

** Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend ** 

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Directions to the Horseheads Holiday Express located at the junction of I-86 and Route 14:

 Exits 52B

 Coming from Binghamton:

 Go west on I86/17 take exit 52B bear left at the end of the ramp, turn left at the light and the HI Express is on the left. 

Coming from Corning: 

Go east on I86/17 to exit 52B take a right at the light and the HI Express is on the left.