Vibration and Shock Testing Course Announced
Wed, 06/14/2006 - 22:00
An upcoming metrology course will focus on the practical use of vibration and shock testing, measurement, analysis and calibration. The course will be held Oct. 16–18 at the Amerisuites Las Vegas. Wayne Tustin, an expert on vibration and… ISO Considers Development of Crisis Management Standards
Tue, 06/13/2006 - 22:00
An International Organization for Standardization subcommittee recently discussed the development of standards to improve crisis management for natural and man-made disasters. Approximately 70 delegates from 30 countries, including 12… 2010 IEC General Meeting to be Held in Seattle
Tue, 06/13/2006 - 22:00
The United States National Committee (USNC) to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) will host the 2010 IEC General Meeting in Seattle.The 10-day event, scheduled for Oct. 6–15, is expected to draw more than 1,500 delegates… July Summit Will Focus on U.S. Standards’ Effects Abroad
Tue, 06/13/2006 - 22:00
The National Institute of Standards and Technology will host a meeting to help strengthen U.S. standardization efforts that help developing nations build their economies.The Options for Actions Summit will include trading partners’ assessments… New Standard Applies to Market Research Industry
Tue, 06/13/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently published a new international standard for the market research industry. Market research is now a global industry and the cross-border trade will be standardized by the… New Task Force Will Create Interoperable Standards
Tue, 06/13/2006 - 22:00
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to form a task force to develop standards to facilitate interoperability of communications equipment used by various emergency personnel. A recent DHS report highlights the need for… Concept of Quality Defined in New Book
Mon, 06/12/2006 - 22:00
A new book defines quality using the fictional story of an eclectic group of characters trapped inside a train car during a snowstorm. Written as a business fable, On Track to Quality (Lighthouse Point Press, 2006) uses a casual narrative… Northeast Shingo Prize Recipients Announced
Mon, 06/12/2006 - 22:00
The Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership (GBMP) recently announced four recipients of the Northeast Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing.The prize is awarded annually and is available to businesses in Maine, Massachusetts, New… New Publication Addresses Quality of Elder Care
Mon, 06/12/2006 - 22:00
The National Committee for Quality Assurance and Pfizer Inc. have jointly released a publication that profiles strategies and recommendations for improving the quality of care for older adults. Quality Profiles: The Leadership Series—Focus on… Changing Times
Mon, 06/12/2006 - 22:00
Most large U.S. multinational companies have undergone—and are currently undergoing—great changes, according to a recent study. The typical company is using an average of five change-management strategies to navigate internal barriers,…