(Note: AQSN is not affiliated with, and should not be confused with,
AQS Management Systems, Inc. based in Minneapolis, MN.)

AQSN is a network of "Quality" resources with specialties in areas of concentration that can be outsourced from within your company.

These areas include:

	Supply Chain Management
	Supplier Development
	Outsource Supplier Quality Requirements / Agreements
	ISO9001-2000 Transition
	Internal Auditor Training
	Web-based Quality Training
	Field/Customer Feedback web sites
	Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma Project Management/Training
	Outsourced Manufacturing / Offshore Supply Chain Management.  See link to photos from China High Tech Fair - Shenzhen, China

The NEW FOCUS for the AQSN network of quality and operations professionals will be on the specifics related to "manufacturing outsourcing and offshore supply chain management".  If you have interests in this area and would like to participate in a new business venture, contact Larry at info@aqsn.com .  "The Quality Network" will be the new joint venture in support of this effort.

LARRY E. PENNINGTON, PE
(ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt)

Quality means different things to different people, your customer's perception of quality may be different than your supplier's definition.  In the supply chain, delivering quality as perceived by each customer along the way is an important concept in bridging the gap between your supplier and your customer.  Quality is not only in the product or service you deliver, but in the way you deal with your partners along the way.

The following areas of focus will provide a starting point for developing a World Class - Customer Driven Quality approach to your business systems.

	Quality Systems.
	Supplier Management;
	Customer Satisfaction;

A Six Sigma SIG has been formed and is currently sharing information related to Six Sigma Black Belt Certification requirements and related body of knowledge sharing.  Contact Larry at info@aqsn.com for information and participation.