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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… New Service for Six Sigma Practitioners
Tue, 11/15/2005 - 22:00
Decisioneering Inc. and Vose Consulting US LLC have recently formed an alliance to launch Decisioneering Services, a new service for Six Sigma practitioners. The service offers on-site and off-site consulting, providing clients with the resources… Six Sigma Practitioner Receives Engineering Award
Tue, 11/15/2005 - 22:00
The Society of Women Engineers recently granted Melissa Tata a Distinguished New Engineer award for engineering leadership in Six Sigma and management. Tata, a senior manager of inventory control for Dell Inc., was also recognized for her dedication… Homebuilder Awarded Quality, Customer-Satisfaction Certification
Mon, 11/14/2005 - 22:00
KB Home Tucson is the first and only builder in Arizona to achieve National Housing Quality certification, according to the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. KB Home Tucson has built nearly 7,000 homes since 1998. In 2004,… Six Sigma Program ROI Directly Related to Investment Size
Mon, 11/14/2005 - 22:00
A new survey of 1,200 Six Sigma professionals shows that the more companies invest in their Six Sigma projects, the greater the return. Companies that invested less than $500,000 were most likely to break even, at best, while companies that invested…