Conference to Focus on Quality-Process Synergies
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 22:00
An upcoming conference will focus on creating synergy between organizations’ various quality improvement efforts. The SCOR/Six Sigma/Lean Convergence Forum will examine ways to align implementations of quality efforts for maximum benefit. It will… Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Cleans Up Navy Process
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 22:00
The use of value-stream mapping recently helped the U.S. Navy improve its acquisition processes. The value-stream map was produced by some of the Navy’s top lean Six Sigma practitioners at a kaizen competition designed to improve the Navy’s complex… Vintara Enhances Compliance-Management Software
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 22:00
Vintara recently released a fully integrated tool that allows authorized document editors to revise and save any compliance-related document. The software is useful for easily maintaining and verifying compliance to a long list of standards and… Survey Ranks Michigan HMO Quality
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 22:00
Blue Care Network of Michigan ranked first among nine Michigan HMOs in the behavioral health and pharmacy management categories in a recent quality study. The survey was performed by the Greater Detroit Area Health Council and the National Business… Dubai Quality Award Organization Publishes Kaizen Guide
Mon, 10/03/2005 - 22:00
The secretariat of the Dubai Quality Award recently published a guide for implementing kaizen. The Dubai Quality Award is administered by the kingdom’s Department of Economic Development, which partnered with the Kaizen Institute Ltd. to produce… ISPE Releases Definition of RABS
Tue, 09/27/2005 - 22:00
Because of the great confusion about restricted access barrier systems (RABS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering have released a definition paper to elucidate industry professionals on… TÜV America Offers Certification Services to New Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law
Tue, 09/27/2005 - 22:00
TÜV America recently announced its ability to offer medical device certifications to the new Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law (PAL). Effective since April 1, PAL monitors how medical devices are marketed and regulated in Japan. It regulates and… Pharmaceutical Companies Donate for Hurricane Relief
Tue, 09/27/2005 - 22:00
American pharmaceutical companies have donated millions of dollars in cash and medicines to the Gulf Coast region for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The assistance is being sent to both public and private relief organizations. The donations include… Clinical Trial Data Collection Conference Announced
Tue, 09/27/2005 - 22:00
The Optimize Clinical Trial Data Collection and Exchange conference will be held Oct. 24–25 at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Kelly Vaillant, Amgen Corp. global head of clinical data management, will serve as the conference… PhRMA Launches New Web Site
Tue, 09/27/2005 - 22:00
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America recently launched a new, more patient-friendly Web site. The new site includes stories of patients who are successfully fighting serious illnesses, provides information about the research and…