ASFM Global homepage  

 
ASFM Global Homepage
   
Quality Objectives Methodology Commitment to success Goal









 
d

d
d

ASFM's quality management system has been accredited by
  International Standards Authority, Inc  


ABOUT ASFM
American Society for Management, Inc. consultants are experts in Project Management, Operations Management, Risk Analysis and Risk Management, CE Marking, and in the following international quality standards: ISO 9000, TL 9000 (Telecommunications), AS 9100 (Aerospace), TS 16949 (Automotive), and ISO 14000 (Environmental).

ASFM's consultants implement and maintain quality systems, facilitate meetings, and prepare and train personnel on procedures. They also perform internal and external quality audits, and teach quality courses such as ISO 9000 Lead Auditor.

ASFM's consultants are certified as QMS Lead Auditors by the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA). They lead and perform ISO 9000, AS 9100, TS 16949, and TL 9000 audits for a wide variety of clients and industries. As independent auditors, they review companies' documentation and verify the level of conformance to quality standards and registrars' requirements. In addition, they audit the implementation of documented plans, document conformances and nonconformances, accept corrective actions, and recommend registration.

Aside from a vast understanding of quality systems, ASFM's consultants have experienced the different aspects of a project/product life cycle, including identification, design, planning, scheduling, organization and control. The focus has been on project team management, time and risk management, market analysis, and project marketing and feasibility.

In addition to project management, ASFM's consultants possess in-depth knowledge in a wide array of industries from banking and insurance, acquisition and operations management, to marketing, advertising, strategic positioning using the Internet, and entertainment and broadcast media.

ASFM's consultants have been able to combine their experience and understanding of different industries, and incorporate them in their consulting and auditing approach. They have demonstrated that they can lead organizations in process improvement, change management, and productivity and profitability increase.

They offer their clients a solid understanding of quality standards (ISO 9000, ISO 14000, TS 16949, TL 9000, AS 9100, CE Marking, etc.), a practical experience in proven project management techniques, and a wealth of valuable, flexible tools that companies can use to ensure the success of any project in any type of organization. They also offer the foundation, experience, and techniques to manage each stage of a project, work within organizational and cost constraints, set goals tied directly to stakeholders' needs, and complete work within scope and budget.

ASFM's consultants are active participants in their communities and are members of the Community Emergency Response Team. They are trained on disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue operations, and disaster psychology and team organization. They participate in skills-based disaster drills to maintain the edge necessary for effective response in the face of an emergency.

ASFM consultants have a well-respected client-base that varies from small companies to multi-billion dollar corporations throughout the United States and worldwide. These clients include companies in the software, telecommunication, aerospace, construction, medical and manufacturing industries, as well as, government agencies. Some of these organizations are the Office of the Secretary of Defense - Defense MicroElectronics Activity, the US Army/National Guard, the Canadian Ministry of Heritage, the Canadian Ministry of Industry, Applied Materials, Sony Precision Technologies America, Inc., California Eastern Laboratories (Design, Marketing, and Sales Agent for NEC Compound Semi-Conductor Devices - CSDD), Innova Electronics, Kleeman Roebbelen Construction, American Fast Freight, Precision Medical Products, Busse Hospital Disposables, Titech International, Technolinc Corporation, and Mueller Sports Medicine just to name a few.

ASFM is especially suited for consulting and auditing work based on its consultants and lead auditors' educational background and work experience. ASFM's consultants possess Bachelor's and/or Master's degrees in various disciplines such as Project Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Communications, and other related fields.

ASFM's team is among the few certified consultants/auditors in the Telecommunication Standard TL 9000 in North America (STAT-A-MATRIX Institute - QuEST FORUM certifications).