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Study Analyzes Quality Staffing Levels
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
The average staffing level for full-time quality professionals is 23.8 per 1,000 employees, according to a recently released study. The figure was revealed in “Improving the Quality Function: Driving Organizational Impact & Efficiency,”… GAINSystems Receives APICS Innovation Award
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
The Association for Operations Management (APICS) recently recognized several organizations for supply chain efficiencies, innovation and other notable successes. APICS annually recognizes successful organizations with its Corporate Awards of… Dubai Police Receive ISO 9001 Registration
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
Several police precincts of the Dubai Police Department have received registration to ISO 9001. The registration was announced by Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, commander-in-chief and lieutenant-general of the Dubai Police, at a recent Dubai Police Academy… Rathbun Named SAFE-BioPharma Chief Technology Officer
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
George Rathbun, director of architecture in Pfizer’s Global Research and Development Informatics group, was recently named chief technology officer of SAFE-BioPharma Association. SAFE-BioPharma is the pharmaceutical-industry–sponsored organization… Delphi Medical Systems Expands Into Respiratory Care Market
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Delphi Medical Systems, a subsidiary of Delphi Corp., recently signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with WearAir Oxygen Inc., a Canadian medical-device company. Delphi anticipates using WearAir’s technology for its OEM customers and… Beijing Health Care Organization Recognized for Quality
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics recently became the first integrated health system in Asia to earn accreditation from the Joint Commission International. The hospital is a joint venture between Chindex International, a U.S.-owned health… Standard Register Receives Vendor Award
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Shared Services Healthcare Inc. recently recognized Standard Register with its Top Medical Surgical Vendor for 2005 award. Shared Services Healthcare, an affiliate of MedAssets, is a group-purchasing organization composed of health care institutions… Medical-Component Maker Receives ISO Registration
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Precision Wire Components LLC, a medical-component manufacturer, recently received registration to ISO 13485:2003. PWC manufactures guide wires for major medical-device makers, and has been registered to quality standards in the ISO 9000 series… Statit Releases Health Care-Industry Software Solution
Wed, 12/14/2005 - 22:00
Statit Software Inc. recently released Performance Indicator & Management Dashboard (piMD), a new approach to measurement and analysis for the heath care industry. Statit reports that a review of current software options for health care… Japanese Tours Show On-Site Lean Systems
Mon, 12/12/2005 - 22:00
Gemba Research, a lean consulting firm, is offering on-site tours of some of Japan’s best lean manufacturing operations. Japan Kaikaku Experience offers a behind-the-scene look at world-class manufacturing operations in a variety of industries.…