National Study: Critical Threats to U.S. Manufacturing
(ASMC: Washington, D.C.) -- A national study recently released by the American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) identifies critical threats to the ability of U.S. manufacturers to compete and win in a fast-changing 21st century global economy.
Product News: 5,000 VA Programmable Power Source/Analyzer
(Advanced Test Equipment Rentals: San Diego, CA) -- The 5001iX from California Instruments combines a flexible 5000 VA AC power source with a high-end power analyzer, capable of handling complex applications that would traditionally require multiple instruments.
Event: Using Electronic Health Records to Achieve Health Reform
(CBI: Woburn, MA) -- The Center for Business Intelligence (CBI), a division of Advanstar Communications, is pleased to announce their full agenda which includes Paul Tang, vice president and chief medical information officer, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, as the keynote speaker for the ina
Product News: Particle Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer
(Micromeritics: Norcross, GA) -- Micromeritics Instrument Corp.'s Tristar II 3020 Analyzer provides high-quality surface area and porosity measurements on solid materials by using the technique of gas adsorption.
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How can I accelerate a turnaround or for that matter any implementation? The first item on your list is to stop running on overload. Remember, it's not a matter of time but a matter of priorities. Define your goals and needs correctly, create realistic completion dates, clear cut plans and time will take care of itself. Running by the seat of your pants creates numerous project breakdowns and a constant firefighting effort that will propagate throughout the organization.
Why Did Total Quality Management Fail?
Do top managers still view financial performance as the sole indicator of success, despite mouthing platitudes about dazzled customers and fulfilled employees?
Michigan Quality Health Care Project Saves More Than 1,500 Lives
(HHS: Washington, DC) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released the first in a series of health care "success story" reports that document innovative programs and initiatives that can serve as models for a reformed U.S.
Ford Sales Spark Hope for Manufacturing Technology Producers
(AMT: McLean, VA) -- Manufacturing technology suppliers reacted with cautious optimism over reports that Ford Motor Co. posted the first sales gain in two years and that U.S. manufacturing activity slowed less than expected in July.
