Company Overview

Since 1990, AKG Associates has been the premier provider of quality and productivity consulting and training. We are now proud to introduce our expanded range of services that will give you the edge in todays globalized marketplace.

QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY:

Quality Management Systems and Training:

AKG ASSOCIATES can cost effectively and efficiently assist you in developing a Quality Management System (e. g. QS-9000, ISO 9000) as well as Environmental Management System, ISO 14001. We have helped many companies achieve certification and have trained hundreds of companies throughout North America. With proven experience and an excellent track record, you are assured of the best performance and results.

Why AKG ASSOCIATES?

Our primary focus is to add value to our customers' products and services by improving their business processes to increase profitability. We understand that our clients are unique with different needs and priorities, the AKG ASSOCIATES customized approach to documentation, implementation and training will be designed to achieve easy, first-time and guaranteed certification.

OUR EXPERTISE

Project Management - Providing project management assistance to ensure that the system implementation process meets its goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Documentation - Developing, writing and reviewing documentation, such as policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, etc. Providing alternatives for documentation by accessing AKG Associates' 'best practices' database.

l Implementation - Providing guidance and assistance on strategies for implementing procedures, work instructions or practices.

Auditing - Audit the existing system to identify any deficiencies in the processes. Coach the Internal Audit Team in the latest practices in auditing as a value-added process.

Continuous Improvement - Post-Certification maintenance including external audit of the system and upgrading to new or revised standards (e. g. ISO 9000: 2000, ISO/TS 16949).

Training - Train employees in the applicable policies, processes, procedures and work instructions along with specific ISO 9000/QS-9000 training as required.

PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT-RELATED SERVICES

Simulation Modeling and Analysis of Performance of a Manufacturing/Service System:

The model will address the following issues which are common to manufacturer/service providers.

• What is the current capacity of my system?

• What are the areas that need attention for improvement (process parameters, operating procedures including material/document/information flow pattern and waste identification and elimination)?

• How can a simulation model be developed and implemented to help decision making in near real time?

• Improved Operating Efficiency:

It is possible that your operation is wasting considerable amounts of time and money of which you are not aware. AKG Associates has helped clients by identifying sources of waste and assisted them in implementing better techniques including Lean Manufacturing. This includes value stream mapping, identification of different form of wastes, ways of eliminating them in a systematic and cost effective manner, and developing appropriate measures of performance to help stay competitive and profitable.

Our services will include:

• A 'Technical Support' component to familiarize and implement the solutions offered.

• Web based consulting service, on-going maintenance and update in support of 'Continuous Improvement' efforts.

• Knowledge-base Upgrading for Technical, Supervisory, and Operating Personnel:

• Keeping pace with the explosion of technology-related information can be very costly. AKG Associates has the necessary resources to regularly upgrade the skills of your key technical, management and operating personnel in areas related to process, quality, environment and human factors. Our cost-effective services are focused towards small/medium sized-companies.

Contact: Arun Ghosh (akg1@cogeco. ca) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

The International Business Development arm of AKG Associates falls under our affiliated company, Amaxis Inc.

With extensive experience in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and South Asia, Amaxis leverages its global network to accelerate the pace at which achieve their commercial objectives.

Amaxis goes beyond the challenges of international business to formulate and manage the market entry and expansion process in a number of industries:

• agriculture

• automotive

• chemicals and petroleum

• engineering and construction

• environment and quality

• metals and mining

• power

• textiles

• transportation

Partner with Amaxis and achieve your export or investment objective in todays global market.

Contact: William Polushin (williampolushin@amaxis. net)

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BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING (BPO):

REDUCE YOUR OPERATING COSTS DRAMATICALLY

Dramatically reduce your operating cost through our AKG Associates office in India. The combination of our North American offices in close coordination with our India team results in improved operating efficiency and cost reduction for your company. AKG Associates offers you these services:

Database Management: Whether your company is maintaining your data on-site or logging into your network, AKG Associates India can take care of all your input, output, reporting, and maintenance tasks.

Customer Service: Utilize our trained Customer Service Staff via the internet as a low cost solution for providing timely, professional and around-the-clock response to your customers. Examples of services include:

• online reservations

• invoicing

• technical support

• customer inquiries

• feedback

Website Design and Maintenance: Whether designing a new website or maintaining your existing website, AKG Associates - India can accomplish both at a fraction of the cost. Find out more.

Book Keeping Services: Our professional Bookkeeping Staff can provide you with the reports and data you need on time without sacrificing quality. AKG Associates India cuts your costs and allow you to focus on your core business activities.

Contact: Arjan Ghosh (akg1@vsnl. net)

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Additional Details

Legal Name: 1099157 Ontario Inc.

Number of Employees: 5

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Services

• Consulting And Engineering Services

  Quality and Productivity Services: See Company Information visit: www. akg1. com

  WE RECENTLY INTRODUCED SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO MEET CUSTOMER NEEDS:

  Do you need assistance in the following areas?

  Estimating current capacity of a manufacturing/service facility? Identification of wastes and developing a road map for lean journey? Locating the bottlenecks and developing resolution strategies? Sustaining the benefits from continuous improvement efforts? Implementation of six-sigma methodology?

  To improve system performance and add value we offer:

  Modeling including simulation models and other modeling tools and analysis of performance of manufacturing / service systems Methodology for variability reduction leading to capable and robust process Data mining capability to identify valuable information from process output Real Time scheduling tool to manage schedule perturbations Development of Decision Support systems to help improve the operating efficiency of a business. Training personnel in data driven problem solving techniques Provide support to familiarize, implement and maintain the solutions offered Other support services customized to your companys needs.

• Education And Training Services - Training Of Trainers

  Train the Trainer, learn the Training Process to develop a more effective and efficient staff. This is a half-day session. Also, our many quality and technical courses can be adapted into the Train the Trainer workshop format. Call for more information!

• Education And Training Services - Training Program Delivery
• Iso/Qs-9000 Implementation And Documentation

  AKG Associates will help you become ISO/QS-9000 Certified through developing value-added documentation and walking you though the implementation process. AKG can perform audits of your system prior to going to a Third Party Registrar and/or provide any quality-related training services required by the client.

• Te Supplement To Qs-9000 Documentation, Implementation And Training

  Complete documentation, implementation and auditing services related to the new TE Supplement to QS-9000 for Tooling and Equipment suppliers of the automotive industry. A TE Seminar Series is available off-site or in-house! Call for more information.

NAICS Categories

• 541215 Bookkeeping, Payroll and Related Services
• 541330 Engineering Services
• 541510 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
• 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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