Content by Quality Digest
Report: RFID on Packaging Secures Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Tue, 05/24/2005 - 22:00
According to research from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the use of an electronic system that authenticates individual packages while they’re on the supply chain protects both the industry and patients. The use of radio… Cognex Announces High-Performance Optical Character Verification System
Tue, 05/24/2005 - 22:00
Cognex Corp. recently released ProofRead, an optical character verification (OCV) system that ensures pharmaceutical label information is printed correctly.With ProofRead, manufacturers can ensure the right data, lot or product code is printed, the… ISO 14001 Survey Planned
Mon, 05/23/2005 - 22:00
ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and QSU Publishing Co. will conduct a detailed survey that will examine the costs, benefits and savings associated with registration to ISO 14001. The fourth in a series of surveys conducted by QSUP and… Baldrige Winners Meet With Congress in D.C.
Mon, 05/23/2005 - 22:00
Several Baldrige Award winners and award supporters met with key Congress members last month at the annual Quest for Excellence conference. The conference was hosted by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program and gives award winners an… Kelly Services Announces ISO Registration
Mon, 05/23/2005 - 22:00
Kelly Services, a Fortune 500 employment service, recently had 1,200 of its offices registered to ISO 9001. he registrations were awarded by DNV Certification. Kelly Services offers staffing solutions including temporary placements, staff leasing,… Baldrige Award Program Seeks Your Input
Mon, 05/23/2005 - 22:00
The Baldrige National Quality Program is seeking comments for discussion during Improvement Day 2005. Multiple comments on a given theme will be added to the agenda for the event, which will be held July 27. Topics might include but aren’t limited… Health Care Comparison Web Site Announced
Mon, 05/23/2005 - 22:00
The National Committee for Quality Assurance will release Quality Compass 2005 this summer. The online tool is described as indispensable for selecting a health plan, conducting competitor analysis, quality improvement, benchmarking and health care… Sarbanes-Oxley, Six Sigma and Lean Seminar Announced
Tue, 05/17/2005 - 22:00
An upcoming seminar will focus on the complementary use of lean, Six Sigma and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to maintain compliance and improve performance. “Benefiting from Sarbanes-Oxley Requirements Through Beyond Lean Six Sigma Techniques,” will… Six Sigma Conferences for Financial Services, Sales and Marketing Announced
Tue, 05/17/2005 - 22:00
Two upcoming conferences hosted by WCBF will feature the use of Six Sigma in very different contexts. “Six Sigma for Financial Services” will be held June 21–23 at the Westin New York at Times Square, in New York City. It has been designed to be… New Book Explores Lean-Six Sigma Integration
Tue, 05/17/2005 - 22:00
A new book that explores the use of an integrated lean Six Sigma as a problem-solving methodology was recently released by Rath & Strong. Rath & Strong’s Integrated Lean Six Sigma Roadmap is the company’s latest product. It provides a…