My definition of “specification” is rather simple: It’s a promise.

I know we have been talking about statistics a lot in my last few articles, but recent reader comments have prompted me to think more about why doing statistics properly matters.

In my previous article, “Prying Management Away from Old Assumptions,” we talked about the relationship between thinking, system, and performance. W.

(Connexall: Boulder, CO) -- Connexall, a leader in enterprise middleware for health care alarm management, lean-enabling workflow automation, and comprehensive reporting, is helping to improve patient satisfaction at one of the nation’s foremost cancer treatment facilities.

(DALSA: Waterloo, ON, Canada) -- DALSA Corp., a global leader in machine vision technology, has launched a new series within its Genie line of affordable, easy-to-use, GigE Vision-compliant cameras. The Genie HC Series is built for high-speed color acquisition with uncompromised image quality.

(Dorsey Metrology: Poughkeepsie, NY) -- Dorsey Metrology has introduced a new line of products in response to demand for large measuring diameters.

Gold'n Plump Poultry provides chicken products to stores, delicatessens, and restaurants in 40 states.

(Geomagic: Research Triangle Park, NC) -- Geomagic has announced that its 3-D reverse engineering and inspection software products have been updated to enable new features and support additional languages.

(Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.: Columbia, MD) -- The Autograph AGS-X Series table-top universal testers, now available from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, deliver efficient, precise tensile and compression tests for the rubber, plastic, and film industries.

(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- The American Society for Quality (ASQ), the world’s largest community of quality resources and experts, now offers ISO 26000: Guidance on Social Responsibility, the new international