Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Cleans Up Navy Process
The use of value-stream mapping recently helped the U.S. Navy improve its acquisition processes.
Hexagon Metrology Acquires Leica Geosystems
Hexagon Metrology has emerged as the winner in the competition to acquire Leica Geosystems.Dubai Quality Award Organization Publishes Kaizen Guide
The secretariat of the Dubai Quality Award recently published a guide for implementing kaizen.
The Dubai Quality Award is administered by the kingdom’s Department of Economic Development, which partnered with the Kaizen Institute Ltd. to produce the book.
Conference to Focus on Quality-Process Synergies
An upcoming conference will focus on creating synergy between organizations’ various quality improvement efforts.Excel Partnership Relocates
Excel Partnership Inc. recently moved its offices from Sandy Hook, Connecticut, to Southbury, Connecticut.
The company, which provides business training, consulting and self-directed learning programs, will occupy 10,000 square feet in the Heritage Center.
Survey Ranks Michigan HMO Quality
Blue Care Network of Michigan ranked first among nine Michigan HMOs in the behavioral health and pharmacy management categories in a recent quality study.
The survey was performed by the Greater Detroit Area Health Council and the National Business Coalition on Health.
New Director for IAF
Henri Pierre Sallé was recently elected as board director of the International Accreditation Forum Inc.TÜV America Offers Certification Services to New Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law
TÜV America recently announced its ability to offer medical device certifications to the new Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law (PAL).PhRMA Launches New Web Site
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America recently launched a new, more patient-friendly Web site.Pharmaceutical Companies Donate for Hurricane Relief
American pharmaceutical companies have donated millions of dollars in cash and medicines to the Gulf Coast region for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The assistance is being sent to both public and private relief organizations. The donations include: