New AIAG Guideline to Lower Recalls, Warranty Costs
Tue, 07/11/2006 - 22:00
Companies are now expected to be able to lower recalls and warranty costs with a new Automotive Industry Action Group guideline that monitors parts undergoing heat treatment. Heat treatment is a special process that improves strength, fatigue life… Six Sigma for Financial Services Conference Announced
Mon, 07/10/2006 - 22:00
An upcoming conference for financial services professionals interested in Six Sigma will be held in Hong Kong. "Building Profitable Platforms for Growth in Financial Services," will be held Sept. 26–27 at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kowloon,… Quality Conference to be Held in Sydney
Mon, 07/10/2006 - 22:00
The Asia Pacific Quality Organization and the Australian Organisation for Quality will host an upcoming conference. QUALCON-APQO 2006 will feature sessions for many industries as they relate to quality, including occupational health and… Why Did You Quit Your Last Job?
Mon, 07/10/2006 - 22:00
Two research companies are partnering to discover the real reasons professionals quit their jobs, and they’re asking for your help.dxResearch and The Benchmarking Exchange report that the purpose of the study is to benchmark the nature and… Bellwether Services Receives Share of Navy Improvement Contract
Mon, 07/10/2006 - 22:00
Lean Six Sigma consulting firm Bellwether Services was recently awarded a five-year support agreement by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). NAVSEA is the Navy’s umbrella command for its comprehensive quality-improvement and efficiency… New Book Explores Lean, Six Sigma Synchronization
Mon, 07/10/2006 - 22:00
A new book explores the dual use of lean and Six Sigma, and offers tips on how best to synch the methodologies for maximum benefit and minimum risk. In Using Lean for Faster Six Sigma Results: A Synchronized Approach (Productivity Press, 2006… DNV Partners With PMI for Certification Program
Wed, 07/05/2006 - 22:00
DNV Certification and the Project Management Institute will launch the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) ProductSuite Certification Program. PMI has nearly 220,000 members in more than 15 countries and is the leading… Value-Train to Host a Six Sigma Webinar
Wed, 07/05/2006 - 22:00
Value-Train will host a live, instructor-led webinar on MINITAB software this fall. The company recently held a prototype course on the subject and decided to schedule the training again after it received such positive reviews from it, the… Omnex, AIAG Announce Global Training Partnership
Wed, 07/05/2006 - 22:00
Omnex Inc. and the Automotive Industry Action Group have formed a global training partnership to provide lean and Six Sigma training to AIAG members. As part of the agreement, Omnex—which has offices in several Indian cities—will represent AIAG in… Rath & Strong Joins Decisioneering’s Six Sigma Program
Wed, 07/05/2006 - 22:00
Rath & Strong recently joined Decisioneering Inc.’s Crystal Ball Six Sigma Partner Program. As a new Six Sigma partner, Rath & Strong will work with Decisioneering to promote Crystal Ball simulation and optimization tools throughout…
