Content by Quality Digest
New Book Shows How "Quality Makes Money"
Mon, 07/25/2005 - 22:00
Senior managers can guarantee a project’s success or failure through their support—or lack of it. That’s the message of a new book, Quality Makes Money (American Society for Quality Press, 2005), by Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt. The book is… George Group Partners with Decisioneering’s Six Sigma Program
Tue, 07/19/2005 - 22:00
George Group recently joined Decisioneering Inc.’s Six Sigma Partner Program to promote the use of Decisioneering’s Crystal Ball simulation and optimization software throughout Six Sigma initiatives.The Crystal Ball line of Microsoft Excel-based… Excel Partnership Announces Black Belt Course
Tue, 07/19/2005 - 22:00
An innovative four-week Six Sigma Black Belt training course sponsored by Excel Partnership will begin in July. The course will take place one week a month for four months, beginning July 25–29, followed by Aug. 15–19, Sept. 19–23 and Oct. 24–28.… Samsung India Tightens Compliance Regulations, Implements Six Sigma
Tue, 07/19/2005 - 22:00
Seeking to promote eco-friendly practices among its suppliers and reduce incoming component inventory, Samsung India recently tightened its vendor compliance regulations and started a Six Sigma program. Dubbed “Together Win through Six Sigma” (TWIN… New Course for Lean Six Sigma in Health Care Available
Tue, 07/19/2005 - 22:00
A new Six Sigma course offered at the University of Notre Dame is specifically designed for health care professionals. “Lean Six Sigma Black Belt for Health Care Professionals” addresses the complex challenge of controlling costs while improving… New Book Addresses Six Sigma in Sales and Marketing
Tue, 07/19/2005 - 22:00
A recently released book illustrates how to apply Six Sigma to improve sales and marketing teams’ ability to generate viable leads and improve customer service. In response to these concerns, we formed a new organization, the International Quality… Chemical/Gas Manufacturer Voltaix Implements Lean Manufacturing
Tue, 07/19/2005 - 22:00
Voltaix Inc.’s employees have recently received lean manufacturing training in an effort to improve the company’s semiconductor performance.The training was provided by the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Inc. Earlier this year, 15… Study Examines Successful Quality Function Structuring
Mon, 07/18/2005 - 22:00
A recent study of internal quality assurance functions found that hybridized quality structures provide the most reliable outcomes. “Improving the Quality Function: Driving Organizational Impact & Efficiency,” performed by Best Practices LLC,… Iowa’s Easter Seals Adopts Six Sigma
Mon, 07/18/2005 - 22:00
Iowa’s Easter Seals nonprofit organization recently adopted Six Sigma practices and it now expects to save thousands of dollars in ongoing Six Sigma projects. The organization partnered with Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. in 2000 to begin Six… NCQA Releases Updated Health Care Quality Tool
Mon, 07/18/2005 - 22:00
The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently added five new measures to the 2006 edition of its Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS). The online tool is used by U.S. health plans to measure and report on their performance…