U.S. Automakers Close the Quality Gap
Mon, 09/11/2006 - 22:00
Despite rising vehicle costs and high gas prices, consumers gave the auto industry its highest perceived quality rating in a decade, according to the Quarterly Quality Report. Compiled by the American Society for Quality, the report… Instantis Hires New Marketing Executive
Mon, 09/11/2006 - 22:00
Wayne Caccamo is Instantis’s new vice president of marketing. Caccamo will oversee and execute global plans to promote EnterpriseTrack, the company’s flagship software product. Before joining the company, Caccamo was vice president of worldwide… California RoHS Seminars Announced
Mon, 09/11/2006 - 22:00
To demonstrate how manufacturers can comply with the Restrictions on Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS), the California Manufacturing Technology Consulting organization will host two day-long seminars this month. The first will be held… Crystal Ball Available in French, Spanish and German
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
Decisioneering Inc. recently released its widely used Crystal Ball software in Spanish, French and German versions. The software was previously translated into Japanese, and Decisioneering reports that its growing worldwide customer base… Six Sigma in Software and IT
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
Professionals in the software and information technology industries will learn to implement Six Sigma at a WCBF Inc. conference Nov. 8 and 9 in San Francisco. The event has been designed to provide attendees with proven approaches to… UGS to Host Digital Manufacturing Conference
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
UGS Corp., a provider of product life-cycle management (PLM) software and services, will soon host its 4th annual Digital Manufacturing Symposium in Dearborn, Michigan. The conference will be held Sept. 13–14 at the Conference & Event… Pilot Health Care Program Succeeds
Wed, 09/06/2006 - 22:00
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center reports that a pilot lean and Six Sigma program it led in four Michigan hospitals saved up to $4.1 million. Four northern Michigan hospitals took part in the eight-month program. They reported… CVG Names Pippen Quality Director
Tue, 09/05/2006 - 22:00
The Commercial Vehicle Group recently chose Fred Pippen as the new director of quality of its Americas division. Pippen will be responsible for overall quality systems management, directing supplier quality management and development,… Georgia Baldrige Awards in Atlanta
Tue, 09/05/2006 - 22:00
The Georgia Oglethorpe Annual Conference & Awards Banquet will be held Sept. 27 and 28 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta. The Georgia Oglethorpe Awards are Georgia’s state-level Baldrige Awards. The conference is for anyone interested… Canada Awards for Excellence
Tue, 09/05/2006 - 22:00
The 22nd Canada Awards for Excellence, equivalent to the Baldrige Awards in the United States, will be announced Oct. 24 at the Performance Excellence Summit in Toronto. The National Quality Institute administers the awards and will host…