Complimentary E-book Introduces Key Six Sigma Concepts
(Minitab Inc.: State College, Pennsylvania) — A new, complimentary e-book will help companies get a jump-start when implementing Six Sigma
‘Electron Trapping’ for Microelectronics Measurements
(NIST: Gaithersburg, Maryland) -- Using an ultra-fast method of measuring how a transistor switches from the “off” to the “on” state, resear
The Cost of Poor Calibration and Quality
As the skilled, baby-boomer workforce nears retirement, years of technical expertise is exiting as well. Factories are watching years of knowledge leave their organizations, and how to replace these skilled workers has manufacturers concerned.
Lean Order Entry
Question: Many modern enthusiasts claim that feng shui is Chinese for the practice of arranging objects (such as furniture) to help people achieve their goals.
Changing to Lean, Part 6
I received an interesting piece of junk mail recently.
Reconnecting Through Lean
A recent conversation with the general manager of a manufacturer that was in the process of implementing lean methodologies provided insights as to their ongoing results. He was excited about what was happening in his company.
ASQ Lauds Executive Order on Performance Improvement
(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- An executive order issued by President Bush that establishes mechanisms for improving government performance was greeted by ASQ as a welcome measure for ensuring effective and efficient application of taxpayer resources.
NCQA Annual Report Highlights Medical Home Model
(NCQA: Washington, D.C.) -- The National Committee for Quality Assurance recently released its 2007 annual report, “Coming Home to Better Care.” The report looks at the promise of the patient-centered medical home, a promising approach that seeks to strengthen the patient-physician relationship