ISO Releases Improvement Guidelines for Local Governments
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently released guidelines for local governments to implement ISO 9001. More than 670,400 organizations in 154 countries have already implemented ISO 9001. However, the new guidelines explain the… Kaiser Aluminum Receives Lean Six Sigma Award
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
Kaiser Aluminum recently received the 2005 TBM Perfect Engine Award for its Chandler ( Arizona) facility, a recognition of the company’s implementation of lean Six Sigma. The award is given annually by the TBM Consulting Group Inc. to a facility… Solectron Honors Suppliers at Lean Six Sigma Events
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
Solectron recently held two consecutive events to honor its suppliers for their successful lean Six Sigma initiatives. The company received more than 50 entries to its first-annual Global Solectron Production System Kaizen Competition. The Supplier… ASI DataMyte Announces Special Offer for First-Time Customers
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
ASI DataMyte Inc. recently announced a special incentive offer for new software customers. The special offer allows new customers to purchase ASI DataMyte’s Inspect visual inspection software starter kit at a package price. Inspect is a ready-to-… RABQSA Offers Online AS9100 Certification
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
RABQSA recently started offering its AS9100 aerospace auditor certification program on its Web site. The registrar has offered AS9100 certification services for some time, but the old scheme required customers to contact RABQSA directly for copies… Navy Kicks Off Lean Six Sigma Events
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
As part of its ongoing transformation effort, leadership at the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) recently held several lean Six Sigma value-stream mapping events to identify projects that will provide the best return on investment. “Project… Indian Organizations Receive Six Sigma Awards
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
The Confederation of Indian Industry awarded several top-producing Indian companies with Six Sigma awards at its National Convention on Six Sigma. The event was held in late September, and 150 delegates attended, representing 21 teams from India’s… Symposium to Explore Customer-Supplier Relationships
Mon, 10/17/2005 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality’s Customer-Supplier Division will host an upcoming symposium to discuss improving customer-supplier relationships. The event will be held Feb. 1–Feb. 2 at Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim, California. Its… Zeiss to Distribute CT Equipment in North America
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology recently signed an OEM distribution agreement with Bio-Imaging Research Inc. to distribute BIR’s computed tomography equipment in North America. BIR is a leader in the design of both medical and industrial computed… Laboratory Testing Expands A2LA Accreditation
Wed, 10/12/2005 - 22:00
Laboratory Testing Inc. recently announced that it has expanded its scope of accreditation in calibration services with the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. The company’s calibration division, LTI Metrology, was previously…