NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING

SAS JMP Statistical Software Package

Speaker: George Lyon, Senior Account Executive for SAS JMP

Speaker: Jian Cao, SAS Senior Statistical Consultant

Date: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008; Presentation: 7:00 P.M.

Abstract: Interactive. Comprehensive. Highly visual. That just begins to describe JMP., the statistical discovery software from SAS. JMP allows you to dynamically link statistics with graphics right on your desktop, empowering you to drive quality improvement through your organization, from product development to production and into the marketplace. JMP is used worldwide to develop innovative new products, assure quality and control costs of production, and support formal quality programs including Six Sigma.

In addition to giving an overview of JMP capabilities, we'll focus on " Control Charts for Process monitoring " Design of Experiment Using JMP's Custom Design " Process Capability Analysis " Visual Six Sigma with JMP " Interactive Visualizations. More information about JMP can be found: http://www.jmp.com/ . These 2 experts can answer any questions that you may have concerning JMP.

ALL ATTENDEES WILL BE GIVEN A TICKET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A DOOR PRIZE.

Bio: Jian Cao is the senior statistical consultant for the mid-Atlantic region of JMP, a business unit of SAS. He has 14 years of experience in using statistics and SAS products to solve business problems. Jian started his career at AT&T Bell Labs in 1995 as a research analyst and, later, moved onto manager positions within AT&T business organization, providing analytical support to sales and marketing. From 2001 to 2006 Jian worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a business consultant, and manager of statistical applications for a software company. Jian holds a Ph.D. in econometrics and a master's degree in statistics.

Location: Chris's Family Restaurant, 5635 W. Tilghman Street, Kuhnsville, PA

From Route 22 west, take the Kuhnsville exit off Route 22. This is the next exit after you pass the entrance to the PA Turnpike. As you come off the Kuhnsville exit ramp, you are on a one way lead in to Tilghman Street West. Stay in the right lane and Chris's Family Restaurant is about 300 yards ahead on your right. Park anywhere in the parking lot. The entrance to our meeting room is on the lower west side of the building. There are several concrete steps to go down to the room. Do not go into the restaurant.

FUTURE MEETINGS of Lehigh Valley ASQ (on the third Thursday of the month):

TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSES BY LVASQ: Watch for emails with course details and registration information.

TRAINING UPDATE: The section is looking to possibly schedule some new courses for the Fall. - Cost of Quality: Finance for Continuous Improvement - ISO 13485 Internal Auditor - Certified Quality Process Analyst If you are interested in these or if you have suggestions for other courses, please send via e-mail to Wayne Paupst at waynepaupst@gmail.com.