Who We Are

The Mid-South Quality Productivity Center (MSQPC) is a partnership of the Greater Memphis Chamber and Southwest Tennessee Community College with a mission to champion market excellence. We are also a Tennessee Board of Regents Center of Emphasis.

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Our Mission

To champion market excellence for organizations in Memphis, the Mid-South region, and globally, by offering Baldrige-based assessments, consulting, quality/productivity enhancements, corporate development and employee development.

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Upcoming Events

Aug 20
Dec 03

Lean Six Sigma Dual Certification (Yellow/Green/Black)

Lean Six Sigma Dual Certification Training  Learn More and sign up »
Mar 19
20

Essential Skills for Managers & Supervisors

A two-day, experientially filled, workshop that focuses on the team leader’s internal skills and external application to their team members. Two profiles, DiSC Classic and Conflict Management, will provide insights for individuals to work effectively with their team. Learn More and sign up »
Mar 26
27

Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) Workshops

Since its inception in 1993, TNCPE has provided over 1,200  organizations from myriad sectors – health care, service, education,  manufacturing, government and non-profit – assessments and feedback. TNCPE  trains regional professionals to provide these assessments as TNCPE examiners. Throughout the year, TNCPE hosts events that include low-cost workshops, best practice ... Learn More and sign up »

Recent News

Lean Six Sigma Class featured in Crossroads Magazine

Dec 11, 2013

An article highlighting the The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course that is offered here at MSQPC was featured in a recent edition of Crossroads magazine.

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New Director Named for Baldrige

Nov 21, 2013

Robert (Bob) Fangmeyer, deputy director of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been selected to be the program’s new director. He will be only the third director to lead the BPEP since its establishment by Congress in 1987. Fangmeyer has served as acting director since his predecessor, Harry Hertz, retired in June, 2013.

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