...Helping Arizona Organizations Succeed!
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Applicant Testimonials: (just a few...click for more)“Sonora Quest Laboratories (SQL) is pleased to participate in the Arizona State Quality Awards Program…The Quality Awards application process enabled SQL to obtain a unique perspective on our company’s overall performance by specifically focusing on organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement through the internal and external assessment process...Based on our experience, I would highly encourage other organizations to participate in the awards program and take advantage of the program’s processes to improve quality and recognize Arizona companies for performance excellence.” -David A. Dexter, CEO, Sonora Quest Laboratories, 2003 Pioneer Award for Quality Recipient, 2004 Showcase in Excellence Award Recipient “I believe the AQA Awards Program has great value, in the sense that it provides a "roadmap" for any organization to follow, that--when followed--leads to excellence across the entire organization.” -Ed Eisele, President, Holsum Bakery Inc., 2003 & 2004 Showcase in Excellence Award Recipient “The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has always been committed to the highest possible quality programs within our organization. The Arizona State Quality Awards Program enhances our quality efforts through encouragement, information sharing, and recognition opportunities.” -Victor Mendez, Director, Arizona Department of Transportation, 2003 Showcase in Excellence Award Recipient, 2003 & 2004 Showcase in Excellence Award Recipient Bay State Milling’s participation in this Showcase Process has provided plant management with valuable feedback with regard to improved focus and continuous training relative to all plant related processes and personnel.”
“Ditron has seen significant benefits from the implementation of our new “quote engine’ through improved productivity, quality of information, increased sales and customer loyalty. The external assessment performed by Examiners gave us helpful feedback on process strengths and opportunities for improvement.”
“Honeywell Engines, Systems & Services is pleased to be selected to receive the Showcase in Excellence Award for our Key Characteristics management process used for Variation Control. As a company we have placed a high degree of importance on Six Sigma and on variation control. The Arizona State Quality Awards Program application process helped us to see what we are doing well and re-emphasized the importance of continued focus on our customer needs, visible leadership involvement, and employee training and commitment. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this great program”. -Dick Pocock, Vice President, Quality Assurance, Honeywell Engines, Systems & Services, 2003 Showcase in Excellence Award Recipient “Having an independent review of our processes validates the current strategic direction Boeing-Mesa is pushing business excellence, while the additional ideas we gather from the assessors adds to our ability to investigate different opportunities”
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