chapter 6 - Malaysia Productivity Corporation ( MPC)

. ICQCC 2011, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN
11 th -14 th September 2011
Theme: “Enhancing Organisational Vitality through Further Development of QC Circle Activities”,
Yokohama, Japan
Japan determined to fulfill its role to the best of its ability to lead the world in manufacturing at ICQCC’11-
Yokohama. The convention was organised by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE). The
objective of this convention was to provide a platform for practitioners of QC from different countries
and regions to exchange views and experiences on initiatives to intensify activities related to improving
Productivity and Quality (P&Q) at the organisational level. The theme for the convention was “Enhancing
Organisational Vitality Through Further Development of QC Circle Activities”. It was highlighted that team
effort had contributed to the success of the QC Circles in organisations. This breaks down the demarcation
between departments, divisions and any hierarchy which may lead to specific identification of problems
and fast solutions as there are no barriers. A total of 1,168 delegates from 14 nations participated in this
event. The awards presented during the convention were Excellent, Outstanding or Meritorious.
c. ICQCC 2012, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
14th - 17th October, 2012
Theme: “From Ideas To Reality “
Malaysia, for the second time will be hosting ICQCC 2012 from 14 to 17 October, 2012 in conjunction
with the Annual Productivity and Innovation Conference (APIC) in Kuala Lumpur. The event will be
held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Participating as observers, circle
members, or paper presenters are invited to join this event and making it a reality for all.
Objectives of this convention are to:
• Propagating innovative initiatives and creative projects to enhance the effectiveness of service
delivery system in organisation;
• Sharing knowledge and experiences in implementing innovative projects and adding values to
the QCC project; and
• Providing a platform for benchmarking activities in terms of comparative levels of achievement
and organisational impact among the participating countries.
The theme of ICQCC 2012 is “From Ideas to Reality” corresponds with the gist of QCC in bringing ideas of
improvement and the continuity of development into reality which will be beneficial to the organisations.
A total of 1,200 participants from 12 countries are expected to participate in this event. The awards will
be categorised into 3-star, 2-star and 1-star.
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