October 2008

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October 2008, Vol. 28, Issue 10

Partnering for Change--Part 1Mike Richman
PACCAR spreads the benefits of lean Six Sigma up and down the supply chain.
Launching an Enterprise Resource Planning SystemS. Bala
Successful initiatives begin with people- and process-driven "mission control."
Achieving Green ComplianceStanley H. Salot
Analyzing process-based vs. test-based manufacturing.
Green Manufacturing's Competitive EdgeChris Watts
Manufacturers are anticipating future regulations by building ROHS programs into their quality management systems.
Next Generation Rapid-Detection TechnologyJay LeCoque
Manufacturers use rapid-detection microbiology testing to balance just-in-time demands and quality expectations.
What I Did on My Summer VacationBill Kalmar
I've been demagnetized!
2008 Vision Systems DirectoryQuality Digest
Buyers Guide

First WordMike Richman
We shouldn’t have to make time for quality.
LettersQuality Digest
News DigestNicolette Dalpino
Real World SPCDavis Balestracci
The total number of runs above and below the median proves revealing.
Quality ApplicationsNicolette Dalpino
IQS Global Quality Infrastructure
Quality ApplicationsHilton Hammond and Jeff Neuner
Fluke Corp. 8845A Precision Multimeter