(MAPI: Arlington, VA) — Emerging optimism prevails in the manufacturing sector that the “Great Recession” is finally turning to recovery, according to the quarterly “Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Survey on the Business Outlook—March 2010” (ER-697e), a leading indicator for the industrial sector.

Wilcox Associates Inc., a Hexagon Metrology company, recently announced the release of PC-DMIS Planner software.

(CRC Press: Boca Raton, FL) — William Wessels wrote the new book,

(Pacifica Endeavors LLC: San Diego) -- Pacifica Endeavors LLC has launched an online directory to simplify the process of finding an ISO standard, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, CMMI, or Malcolm Bal

Facilitation is the art of guiding but not leading, bringing learning but not lecturing, engaging but not directing.

(ANSI: New York) -- With an estimated effect on 2 to 7 percent of all world trade, counterfeiting is one of the fastest-growing and farthest-reaching economic crimes.

(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- Amid continuing H1N1 influenza concerns and shrinking budgets, U.S. public health departments face tough challenges. At the top of the list: Fewer resources to help ensure that residents get vaccinations and other services in a timely manner.

(Delcam plc: Birmingham, UK) -- Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC (KAAP) has been able to reduce machining times and reduce hand finishing by switching to Delcam’s Power

With the dawn of the new decade, retailers throughout the world are realizing the profit potential of going beyond their main channel of distribution and making products available through additional channels outside of their core competency.

I recently wrote an article for Quality Digest Daily titled, “Quality Crisis in America.” It produced quite a response.