Joseph M. Juran Celebrates 100th Birthday
Sun, 05/02/2004 - 22:00
The Juran Institute Inc. will celebrate the 100th birthday of Joseph M. Juran, the organization’s founder and a pioneering architect of quality management.
The celebration, slated for May 6, 2004, encompasses two other significant… Corporate Succession Plans Integral to Future Success
Sun, 05/02/2004 - 22:00
A recent Global Benchmarking Council meeting, "Leadership Development and Succession Planning," has concluded that rigorous succession planning and leadership development programs help companies ensure seamless power transitions and… Leap Technologies Joins Forces With Motorola University
Sun, 05/02/2004 - 22:00
Leap Technologies has entered into an agreement with Motorola University, Motorola Inc.’s corporate university, to provide corporate Six Sigma solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola University will provide Six Sigma expertise… Global Manufacturer’s Forum to Discuss Trends and Collaboration Prospects
Sun, 05/02/2004 - 22:00
This year’s International Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Forum will be held May 17-19 in Cernobbio, Italy. Global manufacturing companies, government research and development agencies and funding sources, leading university researchers and… Reluctant Investment in New Hires Tempers Optimism
Sun, 05/02/2004 - 22:00
Manufacturing industry executives are optimistic despite plans to reduce their overall workforce by 1.9 percent over the next 12 months, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers Manufacturing Barometer. The first quarter barometer consisted of… Lean Learning Center Offers Laboratory Program
Sun, 04/25/2004 - 22:00
The Lean Learning Center has released its Lean Learning Laboratory methodology and training program. The program is designed to provide a framework for companies to learn, experiment and apply the rules, principles and tools of lean within a… Automotive Industry Applauds New Lean Quality Methodology
Sun, 04/25/2004 - 22:00
Lean Quality, a methodology developed by Attensity, is gaining acceptance among automotive industry analysts, research institutions and quality experts. The Lean Quality methodology promises to deliver increased insight into the quality chain… ISO 13485:2003 and Medical Devices Harmonize
Sun, 04/25/2004 - 22:00
The European Commission has recognized EN ISO 13485:2003 as a harmonized standard for medical device manufacturing quality management systems for regulatory purposes under the three medical device directives, the Medical Device Directive,… Six Sigma Qualtec Launches Telecom Practice
Sun, 04/25/2004 - 22:00
Six Sigma Qualtec, a provider of performance improvement training, consulting and technology, has launched a telecommunications practice. SSQ’s practice is designed to help traditional telecommunications providers such as Regional Bell… New X-Ray Systems Feature Beryllium-Free Targets
Sun, 04/25/2004 - 22:00
In an effort to increase the safety of its products, phoenix|x-ray Systems + Services Inc. has created beryllium-free targets in all of its X-ray systems with open tubes. The new targets eliminate the potential harmful residual effects that…