Chief quality officers (CQO) are particularly well placed to lead a major transformational effort. Yet, few do so successfully in spite of having a vested role in operational improvement and having input into what the organization measures and monitors.

(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- A new collaboration between the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP), The Alliance for Performance Excellence, and The Alternative Board (TAB) will provide resources and training for small businesses to improve their performance through the use of the Bal

(InfinityQS: Chantilly, VA) -- InfinityQS International Inc., a leading provider of real-time quality-control software solutions, will continue to strengthen its international presence by promoting global quality initiatives in China through speaking engagements, lectures, and expanded serv

(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- An author and president of a management development and advisory company, and a principle consultant for a recognized thought leader have been selected as keynote speakers for ASQ’s 2012 Lean and Six Si

(Noria: Indianapolis) -- Machinery lubrication, oil analysis, and reliability industry professionals from around the world will gather in Indianapolis, May 1–3, 2012, for the annual Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition at

(Auburn Hills, MI) -- Plex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online, the cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for manufacturers, has announced the dates and theme for its 11th annual PowerPlex user conference.

The next 12 months will see a greater focus than ever before on the quality of customer experience permeating strategies, systems, applications, and initiatives.

(Uson: Houston) -- Uson, designer, manufacturer, and supplier of leak and functional testers and accessories, has announced that quality engineers can now rely on Uson’s no-cost videoconferencing consultations to facilitate discussions and visual inspection of leak-proof components and produc

(Wiley: Hoboken, NJ) -- Current management methods have not kept pace with the economic shift from mass production to mass customization, and there is a major disconnect between what employees are expected to deliver and the behaviors management encourages by unconsciously relying on practice

(Extech Instruments: Nashua, NH) -- Extech Instruments Corp., a manufacturer and supplier of test and measurement instruments, recently donated handheld test equipment valued at more than $40,000 to the vocational, technical, and science programs of local high schools.