STG: Is ISO 9001 Dead? or is it a Lean Enabler?

Date: November 10, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Ten years ago most companies were proudly displaying their ISO 9001 banners. However, many companies have become disillusioned with the standard. They are letting their ISO certifications expire and are putting their faith in Lean Principles instead.

Venue: Delta Hotel
5444 Dixie Road,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2L2
(Details | Map )

Contact Juergen Boenisch at: juergen.boenisch@jbemc.com
with your Name, SME Membership Number (if applicable), Company, Contact Information (phone number and email). Members preference over non-members!

$20 Members of SME and affiliated Organizations
$30 Non-members
$10 SME Student members and affiliated institutions

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SME: Lean Product Development Conference

Date: November 18-20, 2008

Product development is often the key to survival for many manufacturers. Today more than ever companies are required to develop innovative new products and bring them to market faster and more efficiently to remain competitive. "Juergen Boenisch - Chair of SME Toronto Chapter as one of the speakers at the conference - The most effective way to create new ideas and develop new products while reducing costs is through your people"

Venue: Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
Todd Wehr Conference Center
1047 North Broadway
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Includes hors d’oeuvres buffet, two tickets for soft drinks, beer, and wine
SME Members $895
Non-members $1,095
Groups * $895 per attendee

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SME-26: Annual Dinner Event & Elections Night

Date: November 21, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Please join us for our dinner event with two interesting sessions with 2 great speakers highlighting on:
"The Future of Manufacturing - Prediction of Technology & Management"
Session #1: The Future of Technology
- A 20 year outlook predicted by Mazak in 1999
Session #2: The Future of Management
- Manufacturing Innovation & Collaboration
Also included with this event is a special 3 course plated meal!

Venue: Delta Hotel
5444 Dixie Road,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2L2
(Details | Map )

Contact Juergen Boenisch at: juergen.boenisch@jbemc.com
with your Name, SME Membership Number (if applicable), Company, Contact Information (phone number and email). Members preference over non-members!

$30 Members of SME & Guests
(CMTDMF -Canadian Machine Tool,
Die & Mold Federation- included),
$40 Non-members
$20 SME Student members & past Chairs

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STG: Understanding the new Knowledge Management and Social Networking Paradigm

Date: November 27, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Properly executed Knowledge Management (KM) can transform an organization to new levels of effectiveness and efficiency. If you want a better organizational knowledge transfer and effective communities of practice execution, don't miss this exciting and informative event!

Venue: Delta Hotel
5444 Dixie Road,
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2L2
(Details | Map )

Contact Juergen Boenisch at: juergen.boenisch@jbemc.com
with your Name, SME Membership Number (if applicable), Company, Contact Information (phone number and email). Members preference over non-members!

$20 Members of SME and affiliated Organizations
$30 Non-members
$10 SME Student members and affiliated institutions

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SME Social: Christmas Party

Date: December 05, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Let's get together, for no special reason;
Just to celebrate good food, and the holiday season.
Everyone is cordially invited to attend our SME Chapter 26 Christmas party.

Place: Manderin Restaurant
238 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, Ontario
Southwest corner of Hwy 410 & Steeles Ave.
Restaurant phone: (905) 451-2222
(Map)

Contact Ken Shah at:
Ken.Shah@sme-toronto-26.org with your Name, SME Membership Number (if applicable), Company, Contact Information (phone number and email).

Free All Active SME Members
$30 Guests and Non-members
$10 SME Student members and affiliated institutions

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