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Quality is a catalyst for progress, and it requires strong voices to guide the way. Don’t miss this final opportunity to elevate the professionals shaping our tomorrow.

Submit your ASQ medal nomination before it's too late: https://asq.org/about-asq/asq-awards

Capture the Flag is a team challenge. Success comes from finding the flag, or the right information, and working together to reach the goal.

The same is true in quality.

Whether you’re tackling a process improvement project, preparing for an audit, or working through a quality challenge, Quincy can help your team quickly find the resources they need to achieve their next quality win.

Use Quincy to locate:

ASQ articles on specific quality topics

Training courses and learning materials

Certification details and requirements

Best practices for quality challenges

Tools and methods used in improvement work

Less time searching means more time collaborating, problem-solving, and making progress. The flag is the solution your team has been searching for.

The latest issue of Quality Engineering (QE) is live, and it's ready to advance your knowledge and refine your skills.

For engineering and management professionals committed to quality improvement, QE delivers the insights you need to stay ahead. This peer-reviewed, quarterly journal is co-published by Taylor & Francis and ASQ, bringing you credible, expert-vetted research you can trust.

Inside this issue, you'll find the latest thinking on:

- Quality control and quality assurance management

- Related physical technology

- Associated statistical tools, and more

Whether you're renewing certifications, refining audit processes, or navigating new regulatory demands, QE gives you practical knowledge to drive accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in your work.

The best part is, a Quality Engineering digital subscription is free for all ASQ members. It's one more way your membership helps you grow.
Access the full issue here: https://asq.org/quality-resources/pub/quality-engineering

Quality delivers the greatest impact when it's woven into every part of the organization.

ASQ's Integrated Quality Management course helps leaders connect quality management with organizational strategy, giving them the tools to align initiatives, improve performance, and create lasting results.

In this interactive, instructor-led course, you'll learn how to:
- Align quality initiatives with strategic objectives
- Apply proven frameworks like Baldrige and the Balanced Scorecard
- Use Lean, Six Sigma, and benchmarking in an integrated approach
- Develop a customized action plan you can implement immediately

Led by Debra Owens, who brings decades of experience helping organizations translate quality strategies into measurable business results.

📅 August 19–20 (Virtual)
8:30 am - 5:00 pm CST

Learn more and register: https://members.asq.org/virtual-learning

Every quality professional finds themselves in unfamiliar waters from time to time.

A new role, a new industry, a new certification, a new challenge you’ve never tackled before. Taking on something new can feel like paddling into uncharted territory, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

When you’re charting a new course, Quincy can help you find your bearings with trusted answers, valuable resources, and guidance tailored to your journey. Chart your course with questions like:

“Which ASQ certification aligns with my career goals?”

“I’m new to quality auditing. Where should I start?”

“What quality tools are best for improving this process?”

“Can you explain this quality concept in simple terms?”

“What ASQ resources can help me learn more about FMEA?”

Wherever your quality journey takes you, Quincy is ready to help you navigate every twist and turn.

ASQ membership gives you access to Quincy whenever you’re exploring unfamiliar waters.

https://asq.org/membership

Your quality career starts here.

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or connect with top talent in the quality profession, the ASQ Career Center can help.

- Explore quality job opportunities from organizations around the world

- Post open positions and connect with qualified candidates

- Reach a global community of quality professionals in more than 130 countries

Find your next opportunity or your next great hire today: https://asq.org/career

Ready to take the road less traveled?

Publishing a peer-reviewed article is a powerful, often overlooked way to build credibility, share your expertise, and advance your career in quality.

In the latest Quality Progress, R. Henry Olaisen provides a practical guide to navigating the publication process, including:

• Responding to reviewers with confidence

• Following a quality control checklist

• Revising and strengthening your article

• Incorporating effective data visualizations

• Writing a compelling cover letter

Whether you're preparing your first manuscript or looking to improve your chances of publication, this column offers valuable insights to help you move forward.

Read the full column here: https://asq.org/quality-progress.

Explore the author guidelines and take the next step toward sharing your knowledge with the quality community: https://asq.org/quality-progress/author-guidelines.

Did you know that ASQ members receive an exclusive monthly gift bundle?

Each month’s member gift highlights a timely quality topic, method, or tool and includes valuable resources from ASQ’s expanding knowledge network.

Access your member gift today: https://asq.org/membership/member-gift

Tonight, Quincy is trading answers for scary stories! In the world of quality, the scariest stories usually begin with:

“The audit starts in 10 minutes…”

“The customer found it first…”

“The backup file was empty…”

“Nobody documented the change…”

“We’ve always done it this way.”

Now it’s your turn - what’s your scariest quality story?

Pull up a log, gather around the campfire, and share your chilling tale below.