The Problem of Chunky Data
Chunky data can distort your computations and result in an erroneous interpretation of your data. This column explains the signs of chunky data, outlines the nature of the problem that causes it, and suggests what to do when it occurs.
The First Shingo Prize
A Revolution in Manufacturing: The SMED System (Routledge, 1985)
Last May marked the 35th anniversary of the Shingo Prize, an award bestowed each year to recognize organizations that demonstrate the principles and methods espoused by its namesake,
Atlas Xenotest Now Available ‘American Style’
(Atlas: Linsengericht, Germany) -- Atlas Material Testing Technology, a global leader in weathering and lightfastness testing instruments and services, has expanded the performance capabilities of its
Andersen Safeguards Quality With New X-Ray Systems
(Mettler-Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- Andersen and Sons Shelling takes pride in doing big business with small-town values.
Labor Pains: How Executives Can Help Broker Workers’ Discontent
You probably won’t find it in a book on business leadership, but Faiz Shakir has a dictum for executives of major corporations who really want to understand what their employees’ jobs are like: “Know the coffee.”
Manipulating Multiple Lasers on a Single Chip
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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed chip-scale devices for simultaneously manipulating the color, focus, direction of travel, and polarization of multiple beams of laser light.
Creaform Launches Latest Version of VXintegrity
(Creaform: Quebec, Canada) -- Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK and a worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and
How to Develop a Risk-Based Approach to Supplier Management
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The goal of your MedTech company’s supplier management process should be to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality parts and components that conform to your specifications.