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… 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… APICS Moves Conference From New Orleans to Kansas City
Mon, 09/26/2005 - 22:00
The Association for Operations Management (APICS) has moved its 2005 conference from New Orleans to Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held on the same dates (Oct. 16–18) as it was originally planned, but at the Kansas City Convention Center… TÜV America Seeks Test Drivers
Mon, 09/26/2005 - 22:00
TÜV America will offer a unique opportunity to test drive four luxury vehicles at two distinct events next month. All participants have to do is simply give their opinions. Test drivers will be asked to rate the general appear of the vehicle, its… Service Sectors Are Largest Users of ISO Standards
Mon, 09/26/2005 - 22:00
A new survey by the International Organization for Standardization finds that the service sectors are the largest users of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. The worldwide number of ISO 9001 certificates at the end of 2004 was 670,399, up 35 percent over 2003… Big Three Continue Customer Satisfaction Slide
Mon, 09/26/2005 - 22:00
Customer satisfaction with American-made automobiles increased slightly in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, but satisfaction with Japanese- and Korean-made cars increased even more, widening the customer satisfaction gap that U.S.… ANSI to Host Offshoring Preparation Conference
Mon, 09/26/2005 - 22:00
An average of 300,000 American service and professional jobs will be sent overseas by 2015, so the American National Standards Institute will host a conference to help organizations prepare to do business as the global business climate shifts. “… Intentia Offers New TOC Solution for Lean Manufacturing
Tue, 09/20/2005 - 22:00
Intentia recently launched a Theory of Constraints production planning solution for lean manufacturing applications. The solution is ideal for manufacturers with make-to-order environments where demand is volatile and different product lines share… GW Plastics’ Six Sigma Projects Paying Off
Tue, 09/20/2005 - 22:00
The use of Six Sigma has saved GW Plastics tens of thousands of dollars, and the company expects current projects to yield even larger savings, company officials report. The company started several Six Sigma projects 14 months ago with the goal of…