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Lean Accounting Summit Announced
Mon, 04/25/2005 - 22:00
The first Lean Accounting Summit will take place Sept. 22–23 in Dearborn, Michigan. The event, planned to take place annually, will feature more than 20 leaders in the lean accounting sector. Presenters include Tom Johnson, professor of business… Sypris Expands Electromagnetic Testing Capabilities
Mon, 04/25/2005 - 22:00
Sypris Test & Measurement Inc. has added electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic conformance (EMC) testing capabilities to its offerings. The services are available in Sypris’ facilities in Burlington and North Billerica,… Keynote Speakers for ASQ Conference Announced
Mon, 04/25/2005 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality recently announced the keynote speakers for its World Conference on Quality and Improvement. The conference will be held May 16–18 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. The event’s keynote… Metris Acquires Krypton and MetricVision
Mon, 04/25/2005 - 22:00
Metris, a provider of laser-based scanning applications, recently announced the simultaneous acquisition of Krypton N.V., of Belgium; and MetricVision, a Washington-based company. Krypton develops and produces quality control and testing solutions… Research Seminar Seeking Deming Papers
Mon, 04/25/2005 - 22:00
Organizers of the 12th annual International Research Seminar are seeking paper proposals for presentation. The seminar will be held Feb. 13–14, 2006, in New York City. The event is being sponsored by the W. Edwards Deming Institute and Fordham… SRI Quality System Registrar Announces New President and COO
Mon, 04/25/2005 - 22:00
SRI Quality System Registrar has a new president and chief operating officer, Greg Swan. Swan has more than 30 years experience in quality management, 15 in auditing and certifying management systems. He’s the former president of Bureau Veritas… Webinar to Address Lean Logistics for the Automotive Industry
Tue, 04/19/2005 - 22:00
Infor Global Solutions will host a Webinar to address the increasing use of lean to improve the delivery of automotive components. Currently, the global automotive industry spends $3.8 trillion on logistics to move parts and supplies from source to… Service Companies Adopt Lean Manufacturing Principles
Tue, 04/19/2005 - 22:00
Leading manufacturing principles are no longer for manufacturing processes alone, according to executives from a variety of service industries using lean principles to dramatically improve administrative, professional and service value streams. The… Manufacturing Excellence Conference Approaching
Tue, 04/19/2005 - 22:00
The fourth annual Manufacturing Excellence Conference will be held June 20–23 in St. Louis. The event will bring together lean, Six Sigma and quality professionals, and will feature strategies for manufacturing organizations to increase profits and… Cummins Displays Six Sigma Successes
Tue, 04/19/2005 - 22:00
Cummins Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of service engines and related technologies, recently celebrated its success with Six Sigma with a day-long expo of its projects and a presentation of employee awards. Cummins reports that it has…