In my August column, “How to Turn Capability Indexes Into Dollars,” and my September column, “The

(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Scientists have long known that time passes faster at higher elevations—a curious aspect of Einstein’s theories of relativity that previously has been measured by comparing clocks on the Earth’s surface and a high-flying rocket.

The value of ongoing maintenance and prevention is no secret. We know we can save a lot of anguish and money by taking preventive actions today and every day to avoid major problems later.

The value of ongoing maintenance and prevention is no secret. We know we can save a lot of anguish and money by taking preventive actions today and every day to avoid major problems later.

(Spar Point Research LLC: Danvers, MA) -- SPAR Europe and Plant-Tech have joined forces to present an event on 3-D data integration and new 3-D technology applications across a range of industries, with a special focus on industrial plants, but also encompassing urban modeling, transportation, b

Burger King’s advertising jingle during the 1970s was, “Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce. Special orders don’t upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way!”

(ISO: Geneva) -- World Standards Day is celebrated each year on October 14 to pay tribute to the efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who collaborate within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC),

(North Carolina State University: Raleigh, NC) -- Researchers have long held that there are steps that can be taken to make brainstorming sessions more productive.

Systems thinking requires a massive change in the way organizations design and manage work. Old thinking must be flushed out so that new and better thinking can replace it.