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SRI Quality System Registrar has appointed Greg Swan as president and COO. Well-known within the world of third-party registration, Swan previously served as president of another U.S.-based registrar, BVQI-NA. "Greg is a long-time friend and brings excellent industry experience as a…
The U.S. Army Program Management Intelligence and Effects and Raytheon Co. accepted one of five awards given by CrossTalk, the journal of defense software engineering, for developing high-quality government software. Last year, CrossTalk announced plans to identify the top five software…
The International Society of Six Sigma Professionals will hold its fifth annual leadership conference June 2-4 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Keynote speakers at the event include W. James McNerney Jr., 3M chairman and CEO; Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Simon…
A recent Global Benchmarking Council meeting, "Leadership Development and Succession Planning," has concluded that rigorous succession planning and leadership development programs help companies ensure seamless power transitions and reassure investors and customers. The findings of the…
This year’s International Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Forum will be held May 17-19 in Cernobbio, Italy. Global manufacturing companies, government research and development agencies and funding sources, leading university researchers and small- and medium-sized companies from around…
The American Quality Institute has given Dale Gordon the 2004 Leadership Award for his involvement and influence in aerospace quality. Gordon received the award during the 12th annual International Conference on ISO 9000 and Related Standards. He has previously served as the past chairman…
Leap Technologies has entered into an agreement with Motorola University, Motorola Inc.’s corporate university, to provide corporate Six Sigma solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola University will provide Six Sigma expertise and services to organizations looking to combine…
Manufacturing industry executives are optimistic despite plans to reduce their overall workforce by 1.9 percent over the next 12 months, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers Manufacturing Barometer. The first quarter barometer consisted of 80 interviews with a panel of senior…
The Juran Institute Inc. will celebrate the 100th birthday of Joseph M. Juran, the organization’s founder and a pioneering architect of quality management.
The celebration, slated for May 6, 2004, encompasses two other significant anniversaries. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of…
The European Commission has recognized EN ISO 13485:2003 as a harmonized standard for medical device manufacturing quality management systems for regulatory purposes under the three medical device directives, the Medical Device Directive, Active Implantable Medical Device Directive and In…
In an effort to increase the safety of its products, phoenix|x-ray Systems + Services Inc. has created beryllium-free targets in all of its X-ray systems with open tubes. The new targets eliminate the potential harmful residual effects that can come from X-ray exposure to beryllium…
The Lean Learning Center has released its Lean Learning Laboratory methodology and training program. The program is designed to provide a framework for companies to learn, experiment and apply the rules, principles and tools of lean within a shop-floor environment. "The L3 concept is…
Six Sigma Qualtec, a provider of performance improvement training, consulting and technology, has launched a telecommunications practice. SSQ’s practice is designed to help traditional telecommunications providers such as Regional Bell Operating Companies, wireless phone firms and…
Tyco International Ltd. has selected PowerSteering Software’s enterprise program management solution to support Six Sigma and lean initiatives in all five of its business units. At full deployment, employees across the company will use PowerSteering to manage thousands of Six Sigma…
Lean Quality, a methodology developed by Attensity, is gaining acceptance among automotive industry analysts, research institutions and quality experts. The Lean Quality methodology promises to deliver increased insight into the quality chain, driving quality improvement, reducing warranty…
The sixth annual International Dimensional Workshop will be held May 10-14 at the Nashville Marriott Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will open on May 10 with the National Requirements Day for Dimensional Metrology, co-hosted by the Oak Ridge Metrology Center and NCSL…
Beta LaserMike, a global manufacturer of precision measurement and control systems, has received accreditation under ISO 17025. ISO 17025 is an international standard that assesses the technical competency of calibration laboratories and ensures properly trained personnel, and controlled…
In response to increased demand for information about ISO 14971:2000 and the concept of risk management for medical device manufacturing, BSI Management Systems has launched its Overview of ISO 14971 Webinar. The Webinar will cover the basic principles and concepts of risk management as…
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the National Quality Forum are accepting applications for the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. The Eisenberg awards recognize individuals and health care organizations that make significant…
Lean manufacturing certification, which helps manufacturers achieve the benefits of lean principles, has been launched by R. Michael Donovan and Co. The certification program illustrates lean manufacturing principles and an action plan to achieve certification. It provides a numerical score…
Following a wave of financial institutions implementing Six Sigma, WCBF will convene its Successfully Implementing Six Sigma in Financial Services summit on June 23 and 24 in New York. The forum, which will feature leaders in Six Sigma deployment and finance, also features preconference…
Health Canada has issued a directive to all CMDCAS-recognized registrars clarifying appropriate issuance of ISO 13458/13488 registration under the CMDCAS program to medical device manufacturers. According to the directive, it’s inappropriate to issue registration under the CMDCAS program…
Executives from automakers and automotive suppliers will meet on June 8 and 9 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan, in the first global automotive manufacturing conference, AutoMan Global 2004. Organized by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions magazine, the AutoMan Global…
Blue Mountain Quality Resources Inc. has partnered with eCalibration Inc. to offer three training seminars for GMP compliance. The training sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet colleagues dealing with the same issues in a variety of situations and surroundings. They’re…
According to a recent survey, 39 percent of executives say that good employees are most likely to quit their jobs due to a lack of advancement opportunities. The survey, developed by Robert Half International Inc., shows that unhappiness with management is the second most common…
