Experiences at Avocent

How to manage multiple company sites and suppliers around the globe. Modern quality methods (AQP, etc.). How to motivate and achieve buy-in for project and changes.

Satisfaction -- opportunities to make productive change abounded. Low turnover -- everyone liked working at Avocent. Tools -- modern IT structure and any tool needed was easily obtained.

Smooth integration of acquisitions. Resolving cultural differences, establishing new contacts for multiple disciplines, removing fears of the acquired, teaching the Avocent way. Integrating the acquired's knowledge into Avocent processes and reassessing best-in-class practices.

Coordinating activities around the globe. Integrating new acquisitions. Implementing change programs. Keeping the global ISO 9001 QMS current in an ever-changing company. Information management.

Quality Assurance at the Huntsville, AL corporate HQ Operations Center. Americas-based suppliers, Management Systems Division products (KVM switches), ISO 9001 registration. Product lifecycle management, inception to grave.