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Improving Lean Six Sigma Certification Process

(MoreSteam.com: Columbus, Ohio) -- MoreSteam.com has announced a new strategic partnership with ISSISSIPPI.org to apply advanced technology to elevate the lean Six Sigma certification process.

The Balanced Scorecard and Beyond

We examined the practices and major problems that can easily occur in the use of balanced scorecards in the June 3 issue of InsideSixSigma.

US Oncology Producing Quality and Efficiency Improvements

(US Oncology: Houston) -- A new oncology practice management model adapted from a successful manufacturing process is yielding substantial r

New ISO 9001 This Fall

(ISO: Geneva) -- A new edition of ISO 9001 is being submitted for voting as a final draft international standard.

Standards Enhance Musical Performances

(ANSI: New York) -- In auto-tune programs, notes are altered to match the nearest exact pitch. If a singer hits a note that’s just a little flat, or a little sharp, auto-tune will pull that note into the accurate pitch with the touch of a button.

Baldrige Improvement Day(s) Call for Comments

(NIST: Gaithersburg, Maryland) -- The Baldrige National Quality Program strives to continuously improve all aspects of the program to deliver greater value to its customers and stakeholders and to improve the effectiveness of our processes.

Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals

(The Joint Commission: Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois) -- The Joint Commission recently announced the 2009 National Patient Safety Goals and related requirements for each of its accreditation programs and its Disease-Specific Care Certification Program.

The National Patient Safety Goals promote speci

ASQ’s Online Knowledge Center

(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- The American Society for Quality now offers an advanced online Knowledge Center to help web users find and access all things quality.