(ISO: Geneva) -- The International Organization for Standardization and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) have agreed on an implementation plan to ensure a smooth transition of accredited certification to ISO 9001:2008, the latest version of the standard for quality management systems (

One of the most demanding problems lean manufacturing faces in discrete manufacturing is control of first operations, where raw material may be cut into multiple parts.

I travel too much. Invariably, though, it enriches me. I typically return with some unusual experience or a new story with which to regale my colleagues.

"We have had a series of power outages even though we have central and local uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems. This disruption causes a loss of service to our customers.

When I was a boy, my grandmother used to read me nursery rhymes to entertain me and teach me about the world. One has resonated with me for years:

(WCBF: Chicago) -- WCBF has recently announced the shortlist of finalists for the 2008 Global Six Sigma & Business Improvement Awards program.

(IAIDQ: Lutz, Florida) -- Registration is open for The International Association for Information and Data Quality (IAIDQ) 2008 Information & Data Quality (IDQ) Conference to be held September 22–25, at The Marriot Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.

(IBM: Armonk, New York) -- A new IBM consulting offering can help clients lower their environmental impact, increase efficiency, and reduce costs by applying lean Six Sigma principles to energy and water usage throughout their operations.