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  With a unique systems-thinking perspective, the Iowa Quality Center is one of the state’s premiere resources for quality and performance excellence. The center offers a wealth of resources to support your continuous improvement journey.
 

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3375 Armar Drive Marion, Iowa 52302

 

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Total Production System

TPS organizes manufacturing and logistics for the automobile manufacturer, including interaction with suppliers and customers.


 
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 Improvement Methods

IQC has training opportunities for both members and non-members and can customize any of it's training classes to meet your organization's needs.

 

ISO 9000

ISO 9000 is a family of standards for quality management systems. Requirements include a set of procedures that cover all key processes in the business, with appropriate and corrective action where necessary and facilitating continual improvement

   
 
Lean
There are many choices today for organizations on the journey of continuous improvement. The beauty of Lean is that the basic concepts are easily understood and at the same time align closely with other continuous improvement systems. 
   
 
Performance Excellence

The performance excellence process facilitates self-evaluation and improvement of current processes by identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement within your organization.

   
 
Problem Solving

The nine step problem-solving method is based on the Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycle of W. Edwards Deming and is a method designed to support continuous improvement in organizations. 

   
 
Six Sigma

The Six Sigma approach is designed to improve processes in order to achieve zero defects. Originally developed as a manufacturing process at Motorola, Six Sigma is now used widely in many different manufacturing industries as well as in the healthcare arena.

   
 
Systems Thinking

A system is an organized collection of parts (or subsystems) that are highly integrated to accomplish an overall goal. The Systems Thinking methodology helps your organization identify and improve your system structure.

  
  New Classes

Six Sigma Green and Black Belt classes start Aug. 2. Click here to see all class dates and to register.

 

CPHQ Exam 2-Day Study Course, Aug. 20-21 details

   
  Online Lean Certification

 

Get Certified in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Healthcare or Lean Office on YOUR schedule.  details

 

   
  Upcoming Events

 

IRPE Examiner Training starts Aug. 12 in Des Moines and Aug. 17 in Cedar Rapids. 

 
 

   
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