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The Elsmar Cove Guide File Sets
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Premium/Member Restricted Directory Editable File Access
Over the years, I have been asked to provide clients with training courses. Those of you who have been visiting the site for a while know that at its inception in 1995, starting out as QS9000.com (now Elsmar.com) the site was an 'open' site -- Everything was free. The precursors to these guide / course files were posted for several years and were available free of any charge. Because 2001 was a poor consulting business year I started charging for what I used to give away free.The Guides listed here are derivatives of those courses. Partial files have been posted in the Elsmar Cove free pdf_files directory for a number of years. The complete source files for several are now available for download here on the internet. Note that these files are best utilized by your 'tailoring' them for you company and application.
These 'Guide Files' are available as Master Data File Sets. The Master Data Files for these guides are Microsoft Office files. The main file is typically one or more Powerpoint file(s), however the guides have supporting forms and tables in Excel and Word. You can download the master files and tailor them with your own ideas / needs and use them for your in-house training.
The Master Data Files Feel free to copy slides from the presentations and put them into your presentations. Or - clean the file up and organize it like YOU want it and use it for the base of your in-house training program. No matter how you look at it - whether you have training to develop or you have a presentation to make on the topic, these master data files will save you many person hours.
Adobe Acrobat Reader (pdf - Portable Document Format) Files I dropped the pdf format versions of these files which I used to give away free before 2001. The master files contain Excel forms and such which were a pain to print out with Acrobat.
Guide File Set Listing
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Premium/Member Restricted Directory Editable File Access Details
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/ YearPut quite simply, this package gives the purchaser access to all Guides File Sets and to many, many other editable files, forms and procedures. If you want it all, this is it! Check out the 'Master Listing' for an idea of everything you get! Access is for 1 (one) year.
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General Information
These files are a compilation of files I have made, files people have contributed over the years, general information from other sites (authors and copyrights intact), and other sources of information.
All files are 'As Is'. Because of different languages, computer OSs, system and program setups, program versions, monitors, installed fonts and other factors, some files will have to reformatted to suit your computer system, printer, etc. Not to mention your company's specific existing business systems.
In addition, bear in mind that many files will require 'tailoring' for your specific company, systems and needs. As much as anything else, these files should serve for informational purposes and broad skeletons and many specifics - particularly for training and learning in general. In some cases, such as with forms and procedures, it's 'So! This is what one looks like!' Look for information it contains, format and such.
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As a last comment, make sure you look at the NOTES pane view in all Powerpoint files. Often there is a lot of information in the Notes panes!
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Implementing ISO 9001:2000
Includes Process and Document Mapping
Is Applicable for QS-9000 Implementations as well as ISO 9001
Note that these sample slides are only a fraction of the entire file set.
This is a practical guide to implementing ISO 9001:2000. There are literally hundreds of "...How To Implement..." guides. I believe you will find mine to be basic, common sense based and forthright. Includes interpretations, example forms, flow charts, etc. 220+ Powerpoint slides with notes, a 75 page interpretation guide (MS Word), and much more!
The guide addresses both traditional manufacturing and service industry implementations. No - ISO 9001 is not Rocket Science -- My guide will help with understanding the requirements as well as implementation.
With every client I have worked with, Document and Process Mapping is one of the first items on the agenda. This guide provides a proven method of controlling and performing the required analysis.
Sample ISO 9001:2000 Quality Manuals included.
Written in the 'Spirit' of the Elsmar Cove! And - telephone support is included. Have a question? Give me a call. No charge!
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8-D Problem Solving
Poke-Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
Note that these sample slides are only a fraction of the entire file set.
An old concept, Ford named this problem solving methodology in the 1980's and 'procedure-ised' it as their 8 Disciplines Problem Solving requirement. I've always thought of the 8th step (Congratulate Your Team) as a given. Chrysler must have as well - their requirement is, I believe, called the 7-D. Over 175 slides and various forms make up this package.
Mistake Proofing is really neat stuff. I was first seriously exposed to it while working for Delphi some years back in the air bag assembly facility in Vandalia (now moved to Mexico?). I took a course at TRW Safety Systems in Phoenix and have embraced it ever since. Many times you can buy so much for so little.
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Auditing and Being Audited (including internal) Note that these sample slides are only a fraction of the entire file set.
This group of files addresses Auditing and Being Audited. It is addresses Internal Auditing, but encompasses auditing in general. From the formal to the relaxed. The information in this set of files is equally relevant to second and third party audits - including QS-9000 internal audits and ISO 9001:2000 internal audits. This set of files includes over 170 slides and numerous forms.
I raised the anticipated price on this group of files because it has ended up being a much more extensive effort than I expected.
If you're Registered in the Forum, your status will be updated to Contributor Status for 1 year as well!
APQP and Control Plan Methodology Note that these sample slides are only a fraction of the entire file set.
This group of files addresses QS-9000's Advanced Product Quality Planning 'system' (process). Over 200 slides plus a number of forms - these master files will save you lots of time!
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FMEA - Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Note that these sample slides are only a fraction of the entire file set.
Part of the APQP Guide Set
This file set is available in the 'Premium' Subscription file access area. I have decided not to offer the set individually. The guide file set is an overall approach to what an FMEA is and how to do one. Take a read through the 'Excerpts' to see what the primary file consists of.
You may also be interested in the SAE's J1739_200006.
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Delivery
When you order a Guide File Set, or a subscription access, a 'broker' processes the order and e-mail's me as quickly as the order is processed. I don't sell enough of these to maintain a Merchants Account nor do I want responsibility for security of credit card number and such. Typically, when you place an order you get e-mail notification confirming that the order has been processed and telling you that I have been notified. I am sent basic information such as your e-mail address, name, address, etc. But I am not sent any of your credit card information. I am sent an e-mail at the same time as yours is sent. This said, when you receive your confirmation e-mail you know I have been sent an e-mail notification of the order acceptance.
As soon as I get the confirmation e-mail I will e-mail you a link from which to download the files, user name, password and other related information. If I am in the office, I will e-mail you the link within minutes. However, I do not maintain an office 'staff'. Cayman Business Systems is me, not a big company. Sometimes I am out of the office, as you might well imagine. I will e-mail you a link to the files as soon as I return. At the longest, I will e-mail you the information within 12 to 24 hours (not 48 hours as the confirmation e-mail from the 'broker' states). Unless I'm on a flight or a long drive - in which case it *might* take 24 hours. As soon as I can access the internet, I can set everything up in a flash.
If you place an order and have any problems, please E-mail me or call me in the USA at 513 2274675.
Unconditional GuaranteeIf you are for not happy with the file(s) you purchase for any reason, please let me know the reason for your dissatisfaction and I will issue a full refund. I would like to know why you are not satisfied because the information will help me improve the guides, but even that is not required. All requests for refunds will be honoured promptly.
A Word About Licensing, Copyright and Other Legal Issues
You may make as many copies as you need for use at one site or location within your own organization. I have no required license agreement or such for buyers to agree to. There is no 'per seat' charge. Anyone and everyone in your facility may be given the access username and password. All I ask is that you ask employees not to give out your access information to anyone outside your facility.
When you purchase one of the guide file sets, or a subscription access, whether the master data files or the pdf files, you may use them in any way you wish with the sole exception of selling them or giving them away to any person in another company. I am offering a bit more than 'Fair Use' here. The definition of copyright and 'license' are blurring (sound familiar?). Technically these documents are the precursors to printed files and can be defined much the same as a book is copyrighted. The files are not executable software programs. I do not require you to keep copyright notices in any of 'my' files, however an acknowledgment of The Elsmar Cove and/or Marc T. Smith as a resource is appreciated.
If you are a consultant you may use the files (including printouts) for training, etc., however I ask that you *NOT* transfer the actual data files to your client.
When you download these files my hope and expectation is that you consider the time I have put into them and into this site. I only ask that you treat the materials as you would any copyrighted material. I do not care how many copies you have in-house at one facility. Just don't give way these master files. Please don't e-mail the master files to friends. Remember -- the proceeds go to site maintenance and overhead. Print a copy and send it to a friend - no problem, but please - not the master data files.
Thanks!
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