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APICS Introduces Supply Chain Certification
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
The Association for Operations Management (APICS) recently launched a new certification program for supply chain professionals. The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation was designed to meet the educational needs of those in the… Juran Institute, South African Consultancy Form Alliance
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
The Juran Institute and a South African firm have formed a strategic alliance to expand their operations. Together, Juran Institute and Thinking Dimensions Group will focus on pioneering resources in change interventions, business strategies, cost… Quality Doesn’t Have to Cost in Food Industry
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
Food Technology Corp., a supplier of food-texture measurement systems, and Mecmesin, a European supplier of quality testing solutions, have formed an alliance to jointly provide their offerings to the food industry. The companies will combine FTC’s… Tom McCarty Joins Cohesia Advisory Board
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
Well-known consultant Thomas McCarty, author of The Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook has joined Cohesia Corp.’s advisory board. McCarty has worked with more than 50 leadership teams at various companies and governmental organizations. His clients… TÜV America Appoints New Medical Health Services Manager
Wed, 11/16/2005 - 22:00
Karen Brozowski was recently appointed to the position of East Region medical health services product manager for TÜV America Inc. Brozowski has worked for 20 years in the quality and regulatory industry. Most recently, she was TÜV America’s group… PCMA Discourages Drug-Patent Extensions
Wed, 11/16/2005 - 22:00
Citing concerns about bioterrorism preparedness, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association has discouraged the extension of several prescription drug patents currently being discussed by Congress. Congress is currently being lobbied by drug… PharmaEdge Summit Announced
Wed, 11/16/2005 - 22:00
The 2006 PharmaEdge Summit will examine the unprecedented pressures and public scrutiny facing the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The event will he held Jan. 22–24 at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes, South Carolina.… Brooks Software Forms Life Sciences Team
Wed, 11/16/2005 - 22:00
Brooks Software recently formed a new engineering, services, marketing and sales team specifically focused on the life sciences and medical-device manufacturing industries. The team, led by Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Joseph Vinhais,… Six Sigma Makes a Better Milkshake
Tue, 11/15/2005 - 22:00
The application of Six Sigma at Red Robin restaurants dramatically improved the delivery of its milkshakes. Red Robin, a gourmet burger chain with locations throughout the United States and Canada, will make more than 5 million milkshakes in 2005.… Lean: From the Supply Chain and Beyond
Tue, 11/15/2005 - 22:00
A new book reveals that lean initiatives are more strategic when extended from the supply chain into distribution channels. Value-Driven Channel Strategy: Extending the Lean Approach (ASQ Quality Press, 2005), is based on research from the…