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BSI Management Systems has launched a series of Webinars focused on CMDCAS and ISO 14971. The Canadian Medical Device Conformity Assessment Schedule Webinar is designed for businesses that sell medical devices in Canada. The Webinar is intended to advise participants on how CMDCAS affects…
Six Sigma Management Institute, a consulting and training venture associated with the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University, and IdealHire, a provider of human resources services, have formed the Six Sigma Global Registry, a joint venture for driving Six Sigma…
Worldwide Conventions and Business Forums has scheduled its 2004 "Successfully Implementing Six Sigma in Financial Services" conference. The conference, which is generally regarded as the preeminent Six Sigma conference for the financial service industry, will be held June 23 and 24 at the…
The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek Group plc, a provider of testing, inspection and certification, has acquired 100 percent of the issued share capital of Entela Inc., a world leader in automotive components testing and certification. Entela will become part of the ETL SEMKO division, now…
When is faster not better? In our warp-speed, 21st-century lives, getting the task completed on time--or ahead of time or before the competition--has become a goal in itself. We want this project done so we can move on to the next big thing. We tick things off our to-do list and gauge each day’s…
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…
Elite Management Consulting, a professional services firm, has allied with Omega IQ LLC to provide its clients with "Day 2" PeopleSoft implementation services. The alliance looks to leverage the benefits of lean methodologies by integrating them within clients’ enterprise operations and…
Minitab Inc. has released MINITAB Korean 14, a fully translated, Korean language version of MINITAB Release 14, the company’s statistical software developed for quality professionals. MINITAB Korean 14, which will begin shipping in early June, contains all of the enhancements and…
IQS Inc. has chosen Globix to provide application and infrastructure management services for hosted delivery of its quality solutions. The hosted-delivery capability made possible by the partnership enables manufacturers to experience the benefits of IQS’ quality-based process improvements…
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…
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 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 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…
Instantis, a provider of software solutions for managing enterprise performance initiatives has established a Six Sigma executive advisory board. Instantis created the board with hopes of bringing together key practitioners to define the company’s future direction and advise Instantis in…
Aceva Technologies Inc., a developer of working capital management solutions for global enterprises, has increased use of Six Sigma methods by its enterprise clients seeking to improve financial process work flow to optimize working capital management. To document its work, the company…