Journey & Timeline

Integrated MAXA-SQC Application

The MAXA application process is integrated with SPRING Singapore’s Singapore Quality Class (SQC). This integration was prompted by the strong synergies between manufacturing excellence and business excellence. Thus companies can now submit a single application to both SQC and MAXA.

MAXA Applicants can apply via the integrated MAXA – SQC form. They will undergo SQC assessment process before they are invited to a separate MAXA assessment. The SQC certification recognises organisations for commendable performances within the business excellence framework. It is internationally aligned with frameworks adopted in leading economies such as the USA and Japan.

SQC-certified companies may apply to MAXA by:

  • Updating their earlier application
  • Submitting Annex A (download in pdf)

 

Maxa Awards Process & Timeline

Integrated MAXA-SQC Application Submission

We must receive your application by 31 May 2011 to qualify for the current cycle.
Applications received after 31 May 2011 will be considered for the next MAXA cycle.
SQC Application Screening & Site Visit

Selected applicants will qualify for SQC Application Screening and a one-day site visit by SPRING Singapore. Successful applicants will be SQC certified.
MAXA Application Screening

MAXA will shortlist SQC awardees based on the SQC screening and site visit report by SPRING Singapore.
MAXA Site Visit

Shortlisted Companies undergo a 1.5 day MAXA site visit. This visit will be conducted by McKinsey and the Singapore-MIT Alliance within week 1 & 2 of August 2011.
MAXA Judging

Shortlisted Companies undergo a 1.5 day MAXA site visit. This visit will be conducted by McKinsey and the Singapore-MIT Alliance within week 1 & 2 of August 2011.
MAXA Award Ceremony

The Awards will be presented during the last week of August 2011.

 

MAXA Site Visit Schedule

Please use this as an indicative guide. Actual schedules may vary but they generally take between 1 to 1.5 days.

Time Activity Participants

08:30-08:45

Arrival and Introductions Heads of Plant, Operations, Maintenance, Process, Quality, Logistics, HR, Training

08:45-09:00

Overview by assessors As above

09:00-10:30

Presentation from company Company assigned personnel

10:30-11:30

Interview with Head of Plant Head of Plant

11:30-12:30

· Interview with Head of Operations
· Interview with Head (Design & Innovation) 		Head of Operations/Maintenance

12:30-13:30

Lunch

13:30-14:30

· Interview with Head of Quality
· Interview with Head of Process1 		Head of Quality/Process

14:30-15:15

· Interview with Head of HR
· Interview with Head of Training 		Head of HR/Training

15:15-15:30

Break

15:30-16:15

· Interview with Head of Logistics
· Spare slot for follow ups 		Head of Logistics

16:15-17:30

Plant walkthrough Company assigned personnel

17:30-18:00

Wrap up Company assigned personnel

1 Head of Process or Technology (to cover Preventive Maintenance).
For cases where Head of HR covers Training, the “Interview with Head of Training” slot can be replaced with “Interview with Head of Logistics”.

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