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New Chairman for Global Harmonization Task Force
Tue, 01/23/2007 - 22:00
A Food and Drug Administration senior scientist will be the next chairman for the agency’s Global Harmonization Task Force, which was established as an international effort to improve the quality of medical devices and regulatory systems… Michelle Mason Becomes ASQ’s Managing Director
Mon, 01/22/2007 - 22:00
As the American Society for Quality’s managing director, Michelle Mason will be a member of the group’s management committee, which leads in the implementation of its business plan and the achievement of its strategic objectives and vision.… Zimbra Wins Technology Award
Mon, 01/22/2007 - 22:00
InfoWorld’s 2007 Technology of Year Award has gone to Zimbra, a provider of open-source, next-generation collaboration and messaging software.The Application Innovator Award went to Zimbra Collaboration Suite, an open-source messaging and… SAP Establishes Awards Program
Mon, 01/22/2007 - 22:00
Siemens VDO Automotive and Wacker Chemical Corp. recently won the first SAP Industry Leadership Awards. The awards were handed out at SAP Americas’ annual field sales kick-off meeting in Las Vegas.The new awards program honors SAP customers… Business Continuity Software Introduced
Mon, 01/22/2007 - 22:00
ContingenZ Corp. recently introduced IMCD Small Business. Using the General Cost Consequence model, the new version of the software includes a database designed for small businesses. IMCD Small Business Edition has the same functionality as… Standards Support Energy Sustainability
Mon, 01/22/2007 - 22:00
Wal-Mart’s bid to install solar energy systems in its stores in five states could boost the solar industry as a sign of corporate interest in sustainable technologies and practices.Photovoltaic cells—solar cells—change sunlight into… Six Sigma Helps PACCAR Implement New $400 Million Plant
Wed, 01/17/2007 - 22:00
PACCAR Inc., U.S. commercial vehicles maker, recently unveiled plans for a new $400 million powertrain manufacturing and assembly facility in the Southeast United States, saying its comprehensive Six Sigma program helped the company attain… Audiocast Focuses on Lean Book
Wed, 01/17/2007 - 22:00
A new audiocast reveals six “Rules of Innovation” for lean organizations. The rules are included in a new book, The Rules of Innovation: A Guide to Systematic Innovation Management, by Bart Huthwaite, founder of the Institute for Lean… Six Sigma Helps Xerox Achieve J.D. Power Certification
Wed, 01/17/2007 - 22:00
Xerox Corp. is the first company to achieve J.D. Power and Associates Technology Service and Support Certification two years in a row for excellence in customer service, and its comprehensive lean Six Sigma programs contributed to the… Minitab Introduces E-Learning for Statistics
Wed, 01/17/2007 - 22:00
Quality Trainer is a new, Web-based learning service devised by Minitab Inc. With a focus on statistical education, Quality Trainer is a useful resource for busy quality professionals.The service is available via subscription at the company’s Web…