Navy Opens Lean Six Sigma College at Base
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has selected the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division as the base for its new Lean Six Sigma College.
Navy Kicks Off Lean Six Sigma Events
As part of its ongoing transformation effort, leadership at the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) recently held several lean Six Sigma value-stream mapping events to identify projects that will provide the best return on investment.
Kaiser Aluminum Receives Lean Six Sigma Award
Kaiser Aluminum recently received the 2005 TBM Perfect Engine Award for its Chandler ( Arizona) facility, a recognition of the company’s implementation of lean Six Sigma.
The award is given annually by the TBM Consulting Group Inc. to a facility that achieves outstanding productivity results.
Collaboration--The Secret to Successful Six Sigma Projects
Teamwork has always been considered a critical component of completing complex projects that require significant improvement. The process of teamwork has been well-documented, but teamwork is still often elusive. Why?
Study: Best-in-Class Software Development Pays Off
Research from Quantitative Software Management Inc. has found that best-in-class software-development projects not only make it to market faster than competitors, they are significantly less expensive.
RABQSA Offers Online AS9100 Certification
RABQSA recently started offering its AS9100 aerospace auditor certification program on its Web site.ISO Releases Improvement Guidelines for Local Governments
The International Organization for Standardization recently released guidelines for local governments to implement ISO 9001.Symposium to Explore Customer-Supplier Relationships
The American Society for Quality’s Customer-Supplier Division will host an upcoming symposium to discuss improving customer-supplier relationships.ASI DataMyte Announces Special Offer for First-Time Customers
ASI DataMyte Inc. recently announced a special incentive offer for new software customers.Laser Scanning in Military Applications
Laser scanning keeps older military equipment running by enabling the creation of spare parts that perfectly duplicate the originals at a reasonable cost.