SME Releases New Lean Book
Tue, 01/03/2006 - 22:00
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers recently released The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road, a book that explores actual lean applications. Authors Jamie Flinchbaugh and Andy Carlino, founders and partners in the Lean… ’Idiot’s Guide’ Teaches Six Sigma Success
Tue, 01/03/2006 - 22:00
A new book uses simple language and examples to introduce Six Sigma novices to the methodology.The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Six Sigma (Alpha Books, 2005), explains everything rank-and-file employees need to know about Six Sigma, including an… Ford Uses DFSS In New Hybrid Engine For First Time
Tue, 01/03/2006 - 22:00
In its efforts to ramp up hybrid engine production, Ford Motor Co. will use design for Six Sigma for the first time in a major powertrain program. Ford’s new 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine, also known as the Duratec 35, will be built at… Solectron Opens Singapore Manufacturing Plant
Tue, 01/03/2006 - 22:00
Solectron Corp. recently opened a manufacturing facility in Singapore that will use Six Sigma and lean to produce medical products more efficiently. The plant, called the Singapore Medical Center of Excellence, is located in Chai Chee,… Health Care Study Reveals Improved Patient Care
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
A recently released, comprehensive study of patient care shows significantly improved care of patients with serious conditions. Premera Blue Cross, a Washington-based health insurer of upward of 1.3 million people, performed the study with… Medicare to Review New Hospital Accreditation Program
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun formal evaluation of an application filed by TÜV Healthcare Specialists to become the first new accreditation service for U.S. hospitals in 40 years. If granted the accreditation… Reliability Symposium Announced
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
The 52nd annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) will be held January 23–26 in California. Reliability and maintainability have been growing beyond their traditional role of prediction to include risk management, process… Interior Style Can Make Up for Poor-Quality Cars
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
What poor-quality cars lack in performance and reliability, they can make up for with style, according to a new study.In the short term, consumers will put up with performance deficiencies if they’re satisfied with the style and appearance of… Statit Releases Health Care-Industry Software Solution
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
Statit Software Inc. recently released Performance Indicator & Management Dashboard (piMD), a new approach to measurement and analysis for the health care industry. Statit reports that a review of current software options for health care… Fuel-Cell Production Facility Goes Lean
Tue, 12/20/2005 - 22:00
UltraCell, a producer of fuel-cell technology, will use the latest in lean manufacturing processes at its recently opened manufacturing and corporate facility..Located in Livermore, California, the facility will enable the company to convert from…