R/D Tech Acquires Staveley NDT Technologies
Mon, 01/03/2005 - 22:00
R/D Tech Inc. recently acquired Staveley NDT Technologies, a provider of high-performance nondestructive testing equipment and sensors. Earlier this year, R/D Tech also acquired the nondestructive testing company Panametrics, and in 2003, bought out… Juran Institute Releases Quality Minutes on DVD and Via Subscription
Mon, 01/03/2005 - 22:00
The Juran Institute recently released its educational Quality Minutes series on DVD and by subscription. The series is made up of 98 case stories that illustrate and reinforce how performance improvements helped organizations break through to… Quality in Health Care Conference Planned
Mon, 01/03/2005 - 22:00
The upcoming Quality Institute for Healthcare: Redesigning Systems of Care conference will feature seminars and keynote addresses from several important members of the quality community. The conference, to be held Feb. 14–16 at the Hyatt Regency New… Pilot Program Will Accredit Food Safety Auditors
Mon, 01/03/2005 - 22:00
In an effort to bolster consumer confidence in food supplies, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) recently selected the American National Standards Institute to accredit the certification bodies that audit suppliers under the FMI’s Safe Quality Food… Six Sigma Helps Supplier Earn Ford’s Q1 Designation
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
The Lincoln Electric Co. recently earned Ford Motor Co.’s Q1 approval. Lincoln Electric credits the use of Six Sigma practices in its welding consumables manufacturing facility with helping it earn the approval.The designation recognizes Ford… General Physics Adds Master Black Belt to Staff
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
General Physics Corp. recently appointed Sheri Olinyk to its operational excellence consulting division. Olinyk, a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, has been assigned to work with General Physics’ Deltapoint steel mill and automotive customers. She has… ISSSP Conference to Focus on Many Faces of Six Sigma Deployment
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
An upcoming conference sponsored by the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals and Raytheon Co. will examine the many ways Six Sigma can be used to improve business processes.Six Sigma practitioners from such major companies as Dow… TSYS Appoints Leader for Six Sigma Effort
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
TSYS recently appointed Jeanne McDowell as the new executive to lead its continuing deployment of Six Sigma.For more than 20 years, TSYS has delivered advanced technology and enhanced value to many of the world’s leading companies, making it… Six Sigma Qualtec Enhances SixNet Intelligence
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
Six Sigma Qualtec recently released an enhanced version of its popular SixNet Intelligence software. The enhanced version integrates balanced and general business scorecards, and reflects a sharpened focus on customer needs, reports Six Sigma… View Engineering Names Patel New President
Mon, 12/13/2004 - 22:00
Quality Vision International Inc. recently announced that Vijay Patel is the new president of View Engineering Inc.Patel, who has worked for View Engineering for more than 20 years, has a strong background in technical and market management. QVI,…