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January 2010
Balancing the Scale: OneSteel's Laverton Rod Mill
Minitab News' Top 5 Resources
Get a Free Minitab Training Session Online
Tech Tips

 

 THE WORLD TRUSTS MINITAB FOR QUALITY
CanBalancing the Scale: OneSteel's Laverton Rod Mill

When the amount of "mill scale" on steel rod from OneSteel’s Laverton Rod Mill began affecting yield and profitability, the company used the power of Minitab Statistical Software to find solutions—and demonstrate their success.

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 THE BEST OF 2009!
 
Minitab News' Top 5 Resources    

Minitab is poised for a very exciting 2010, and we're looking forward to sharing more information with you in the months ahead.  Meanwhile, in case you missed them, here is a brief recap of the top 5 most popular resources announced in Minitab News during 2009:

  1. The Minitab Network on LinkedIn.com
    Where more than 1,000 quality professionals, statisticians, and Minitab employees gather to share information and feedback. 
     
  2. Understanding the Central Limit Theorem
    This article aimed at statistics educators discusses how to explain a key statistical concept with easily obtainable data.    
       
  3. Minitab Experience Matters
    Even in tough times, employers value Minitab knowledge, as shown by these links that search for openings that require Minitab skills.
     
  4. Webinars and Webcasts
    Live events and recorded presentations demonstrate how our software can help you improve quality.
     
  5. Quality Trainer by Minitab
    Learn the statistics you need to improve quality any time you are online.

Keep reading Minitab News to be the first learn about new developments in store for 2010!
 

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 GREAT TRAINING FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

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An upcoming webinar based on our sample training materials gives you a valuable chance to preview Minitab's instructor-led training without leaving your office. 

The sample training session will cover how t-tests can help promote higher productivity and greater customer satisfaction in service environments.

Webinars will be held on January 26 at 11 a.m. ET, and on January 28 and February 11 at 2 p.m. ET.  A limited number of registrations are available.

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  EXPERT SUPPORT  
 

Minitab
I have a column of daily dates that span several years, but I want to create a Bar Chart or a Scatterplot that has quarterly data on the x-axis?
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What is the difference between least squares (LSXY) estimates and maximum likelihood estimates (MLE)?
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How do I move affinities and their sublevels on a fishbone diagram, CT tree, or idea map?
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View hundreds of additional tips in our Knowledgebase/FAQ.
 

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  TRAINING SPOTLIGHT  

 Attend one of our upcoming training sessions and learn to get more out of your data with Minitab software!

12, 13 & 14 January 2010
Malaysia
Manufacturing & Service Quality Training (Level 1)

26, 27 & 28 January 2010
Singapore
Manufacturing & Service Quality Training (Level 1)

2, 3 & 4 February 2010
Malaysia
Manufacturing & Service   Quality Training (Level 1)

22 & 23 February 2010
Singapore
Advance Manufacturing Quality Training (Level 2)

9, 10, 11 & 12 March 2010
Malaysia
Advance Manufacturing & Service Quality Training    (Level 2)

23, 24 & 25 March 2010
Singapore
Manufacturing & Service Quality Training (Level 1)

  Full Training Schedule


  
 

  VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER 


"I took one week of Minitab training and came back to my plant a changed man. They all think I'm some kind of statistics whiz, but it's really Minitab's power that they are seeing...the tech support line is awesome, too. Thank you, Minitab!"

- Michael Casavant, Process Control Technologist, Johns Manville
  GET ON-SITE TRAINING ONLINE  


On-site Minitab training is already the most cost-effective way to develop the skills your teams need. Now it's even more affordable.

When a Minitab trainer conducts training for your team over the Web, everyone saves travel time and expenses and your organization still gets the benefits of Minitab training tailored to your needs.

Contact training@minitab.com to learn more.
 
 

  ON THE ROAD  

Join us at these FREE WEB DEMO!

What is SPC ControlChart ? 
07 January 2010, (Thu)
11:00 AM    

Minitab Tips and Tricks ? 
11 January 2010, (Mon)
3:00 PM    

What is Pareto Chart ? 
19 January 2010, (Tue)
11:00 AM                     

Quality Trainer (QT) 
18 February 2010, (Thu)
11:00 AM

What is Process Capability Sixpack ? 
02 March 2010, (Tue)
11:00 AM
What is Multi-Vari Chart
17 March 2010, (Wed)
3:00 PM

Full Web Demo Schedule  

  CONTACT INFORMATION  


Bizit Systems Pte Ltd.
10 Bukit Batok Crescent                   # 09-01 The spire                         Singapore, 658079                      

Contact Name: YinYin          Email:minitab@bizit.com.sg            DID : 6515 0559
Tel: 65 6862 2011                          Fax: 65 6862 6680

Bizit Systems (M) Sdn Bhd
Level 3A, Unit 07, Wisma BU8           No. 11, Lebuh Bandar Utama       Bandar Utama 47800 Petalling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Contact Name: Lycel          Email:minitab@bizit.com.my              DID : 010 231 3919
Tel:  03 7727 7876                          Fax: 02 6862 6680
 


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