5S First?
Some time ago, while speaking at a conference in the land down under, I was taken to task by a participant for suggesting, “5S is usually the first improvement” in lean implementation.
Miniature Multichannel Spectrometer Engine
(Newport: Irvine, CA) -- Newport Corp., a global leader in lasers and photonics solutions that make, manage, and measure light, has developed the OptoFlash, a miniature, multichannel, spectrometer engine for applications requirin
NSF International Expands Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Services
(NSF: Ann Arbor, MI) -- NSF-DBA, an NSF International Health Sciences company providing training, consulting, and auditing for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, has acquired UK-based medical-device training and consulting company, Pink Associates, with the company’s managing di
Gartner Predicts Three Business Intelligence Trends
(Gartner: Stamford, CT) -- By 2014, fewer than 30 percent of business intelligence (BI) initiatives will align analytics completely with enterprise business drivers, despite alignment being the foremost BI challenge, according to Gartner Inc.
Thomson Reuters Forecasts Onset of the Targeted Drug Discovery Era
(Thomson Reuters: New York) -- In recognition of the International Year of Chemistry 2011, Thomson Reuters published a research report analyzing The Changing Role of Chemistry in Drug Discovery.
High-Tech Vehicles Need High-Tech ISO Standard
(ISO: Geneva) -- As vehicles become more complex, with new features like driver assistance systems or electronic-based functions, it is more important than ever to identify potential risks of software and hardware failures whose consequences could be fatal.
Resolutions for Pharma Quality Assurance
Like anyone else, when I plan for the new year, I need to set aside time for reflection and anticipation.
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Inspired by the popularity of up-close recreational experiences in the land of 10,000 lakes, a Minnesota company has figured out how to design and manufacture a unique line of small, electrically powered watercraft.
Don’t Confuse Brand Names with Quality
I recently returned a pair of $28 (suggested retail price) Chinese-made gloves I bought for $7.97 the day after Christmas, which is when I do all my Christmas shopping.
Innovation Expert Tom Kelley to Provide Keynote at WESTEC 2012
(SME: Dearborn, MI) -- WESTEC, the premiere manufacturing biennial event for the Western United States, has announced that renowned innovation expert and business leader Tom Kelley will deliver the keynote on March 27, 2012.