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Prediction: 2005 Will Be the Year of Six Sigma
Tue, 01/18/2005 - 22:00
Aceva Technologies Inc. recently predicted that 2005 will see Six Sigma expand across enterprises and be accepted as the gold standard in process improvement. The prediction is part of Aceva’s annual business trend report. “2005 will be the year… NQI, Consulting Group Ally to Implement Canadian Quality Programs
Tue, 01/18/2005 - 22:00
The National Quality Institute and John F. Thomas Management Consulting have formed a strategic alliance to implement quality programs in Canada. The goal of the joint effort is to firmly establish Canada as a global leader in product and service… Outsourcing Summit Planned for Feb. 21-23
Tue, 01/18/2005 - 22:00
Many well-known business gurus will be speakers at the upcoming Outsourcing Summit, which will be held in San Diego next month. The conference will feature keynote addresses from Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, who will speak on “The… Coming Soon
Mon, 01/17/2005 - 22:00
Our BioMed Community is under Construction. Check back soon. Our launch date will be Jan. 26, 2005 TÜV America Adds EAC 37 Scope to ISO 9001 Auditing Services
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
TÜV America recently added EAC 37 auditing services for clients in the education industry already undergoing ISO 9001 registration.TÜV was accredited by the ANSI-RAB NAP (now known as ANAB) to evaluate compliance to EAC 37 on Dec. 7, 2004, and will… Brooks Software, AssurX Announce Partnership
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
A new partnership between Brooks Software and AssurX Inc. will allow the companies to target discrete manufacturers with a customized and fully-integrated quality management solution. Under the terms of the agreement, Brooks Software will resell… Commerce Department, Automakers Form Partnership to Improve Competitiveness
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Technology Administration and the Big Three automakers recently formed a partnership to improve the manufacturing competitiveness of the U.S. automotive industry. The partnership, called the United States Alliance… ASQ Announces Quality Courses for Service Industry Professionals
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality will offer courses examining quality management and improvement for people working in the service industry. ASQ has offered courses for service industry professionals in the past, but the focus was on applying… Six Sigma Plays Role in Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
One current and one former employee of 3M Co. recently filed suit against the company, alleging that its implementation of Six Sigma discriminates against older workers. The lawsuit, filed by Clifford Whitaker, 60, and Michael Mucci, 55, alleges… NEMA Releases Revision of DICOM Standard
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association recently released a significant update of its Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine standard. DICOM establishes a single language for exchanging medical digital images and related patient…