Tuning Up for Global Standards
Standardization should support your business strategy, otherwise, why bother? You cannot support a strategy unless you have one.
An Enhanced Business Management System Using Lean and Six Sigma Tools
Lean, lean Six Sigma, total quality management (TQM), and other techniques have helped companies improve processes through the execution of projects.
Product News: Closed Loop Load Cell Brinell Hardness Tester
(Qualitest USA: Plantation, FL) -- Qualitest introduces the latest addition to its hardness tester family. The QualiBrineller is an advanced load cell type Brinell hardness tester applying loads from 62.5 kgf to 3,000 kgf.
Vickers to Develop “Gold Standard” for Precise Measurement of Chemicals
(Vickers: West Yorkshire, England) -- A Leeds-based chemicals company is expected to become the first in the United Kingdom to develop a “gold standard” for the precise measurement of chemicals in products typically used by every individual and business in the United Kingdom.
Event: 2010 “Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement in Healthcare Summit”
(WCBF: Chicago) -- Based on the enormous success of WCBF’s Six Sigma event series to date, the 2010 Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement in Healthcare Summit is expected to be th
Energy-Autonomous Sensors for Remote Sensing in Inaccessible Places
(Micropelt GmbH: Freiburg, Germany) -- Aircraft maintenance will be easier in the future, with sensors monitoring the aircraft skin. If the sensors detect any dents or cracks they will send a radio message to a monitoring unit.
Company News: Laser Design SURVEYOR Chosen by NIST
(Laser Design Inc.: Minneapolis) -- Laser Design Inc.
New ColorWeight Display Increases Efficiency of Molding Machine Operations
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November 6, 2009 - METTLER TOLEDO introduces the BBA449 counting scale that provides accurate counting and allows molding machine operators to more effectively supervise machines, resulting in process efficiency and productivity. The BBA449’s unique colorWeight® display alerts operators if boxes are full or almost full through a color-changing feature. These color changes are visible from a distance, especially useful for operators responsible for multiple machines.
Industry Must Prepare for Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reporting
All organizations—regardless of industry sector—must begin today to inventory their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to prepare for an incoming regulatory wave, according to an expert from BSI Americas.
How NOT to Use Survey Data
I recently got a phone call from one of our service providers asking me to participate in a short survey to assess their service quality. This provider handles part of our business infrastructure and so I was more than happy to answer some questions.
