Old Detroit in India?
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
The Confederation of Indian Industry estimates that the Tamil Nadu region of India—that country’s automotive manufacturing hub—will generate as many as 500,000 new jobs in the next decade. This can’t be good news for the U.S.-based… Generic Drugs Can Lead to Lower Prices
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
Authorized generic drugs can lead to lower medicine prices and overall savings to the health care system, according to a new study commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and prepared by IMS Consulting. An… ASQ Announces Six Sigma Roundtable
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality will host its Six Sigma Forum Roundtable Sept. 14–15 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. To maximize one-on-one discussion time with other attendees and presenters, and for more networking opportunities, registration is… ’Rebirthing’ Industry
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
A new book takes issue with the Sloan management model, arguing that its widespread use in American industry is a major reason why U.S. manufacturers are struggling in the leaner global economy. Rebirth of American Industry, by William H.… CIGNA HealthCare Launches Six Sigma Service Lab
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 22:00
CIGNA HealthCare Corp. recently launched a lab that will develop integrated Six Sigma-level end-to-end service for its medical, dental, pharmaceutical and behavioral health plan participants. The "Innovation Lab" will be staffed with 100… BHP Billiton Implements Six Sigma
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 22:00
A new partnership between two software organizations highlights Six Sigma’s use in the mining industry.An Aug. 9 webinar will introduce the partnership between OSIsoft and BESTECH, and explain the use of their software by BHP Billiton, one… Six Sigma Improves Pallet Administration
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 22:00
A Canadian bread company used Six Sigma to determine how to maximize efficiencies on its delivery operations. Before it selected CHEP to provide delivery pallets, Canada Bread Frozen Bakery had experienced costly delays and occasional… Six Sigma in Sales and Marketing Conference Approaching
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 22:00
The use of Six Sigma in sales and marketing applications will be the focus of an upcoming WCBF conference. The 3rd annual Six Sigma in Sales and Marketing conference will be held Aug. 23–24 in Chicago. It will include a keynote address… Do Consumers Care About ISO 9001?
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 22:00
If you’re an upwardly mobile professional male, you probably know more about ISO 9001 registration than your female, blue-collar peers. Such were the findings of a study performed in the United Kingdom. Study authors James Tannock, of… ISO Committee Calls for Consumer Product Safety
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 22:00
An International Organization for Standardization subcommittee has called for the development of a standard that would identify, assess, eliminate or reduce the risks associated with consumer products in the supply chain. According to the…