New Book Advocates Lean Training
Mon, 11/28/2005 - 22:00
A new book shows how lean principals can be used to maximize training efficiency and improve job performance. Training Within Industry: The Foundation of Lean (Productivity Press, 2005), by Donald A. Dinero, shows how training within industry (TWI)… APICS Introduces Supply Chain Certification
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
The Association for Operations Management (APICS) recently launched a new certification program for supply chain professionals. The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation was designed to meet the educational needs of those in the… Juran Institute, South African Consultancy Form Alliance
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
The Juran Institute and a South African firm have formed a strategic alliance to expand their operations. Together, Juran Institute and Thinking Dimensions Group will focus on pioneering resources in change interventions, business strategies, cost… Quality Doesn’t Have to Cost in Food Industry
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
Food Technology Corp., a supplier of food-texture measurement systems, and Mecmesin, a European supplier of quality testing solutions, have formed an alliance to jointly provide their offerings to the food industry. The companies will combine FTC’s… Tom McCarty Joins Cohesia Advisory Board
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
Well-known consultant Thomas McCarty, author of The Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook has joined Cohesia Corp.’s advisory board. McCarty has worked with more than 50 leadership teams at various companies and governmental organizations. His clients… ISO Publishes Guidance for Health Care Sector
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently published a new version of International Workshop Agreement 1, which provides additional guidance for the health care sector. IWA 1:2005 has been made more user-friendly by incorporating… Solectron Selects Statit SPC Software
Mon, 11/21/2005 - 22:00
Solectron Corp. recently selected Statit Software Inc. to provide statistical process control and data analysis solutions to its manufacturing facilities all over the world. Solectron, an electronics manufacturer, operates on five continents in more… PharmaEdge Summit Announced
Wed, 11/16/2005 - 22:00
The 2006 PharmaEdge Summit will examine the unprecedented pressures and public scrutiny facing the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The event will he held Jan. 22–24 at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes, South Carolina.… Brooks Software Forms Life Sciences Team
Wed, 11/16/2005 - 22:00
Brooks Software recently formed a new engineering, services, marketing and sales team specifically focused on the life sciences and medical-device manufacturing industries. The team, led by Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Joseph Vinhais,… TÜV America Appoints New Medical Health Services Manager
Wed, 11/16/2005 - 22:00
Karen Brozowski was recently appointed to the position of East Region medical health services product manager for TÜV America Inc. Brozowski has worked for 20 years in the quality and regulatory industry. Most recently, she was TÜV America’s group…