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PhRMA Launches Heart Disease Awareness Campaign
Tue, 07/25/2006 - 22:00
In an effort to help Americans in the fight against heart disease, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America recently launched a multimedia national health education campaign. The effort stresses the importance of Americans… New Research Sheds Light on Clinical Uses of RFID
Tue, 07/25/2006 - 22:00
The increasing use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) in clinical processes such as admissions and discharge, drug administration, surgical procedure control, and patient monitoring is the focus of a new ChainLink Research study.… Michael Webb Explores Six Sigma in Sales
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
In his new book Sales and Marketing the Six Sigma Way (Kaplan Publishing, 2006), author Michael J. Webb takes readers into companies like Standard Register, ServiceMaster, Hong Kong Shanghai Bank, Motorola and others to show how they… Old Detroit in India?
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
The Confederation of Indian Industry estimates that the Tamil Nadu region of India—that country’s automotive manufacturing hub—will generate as many as 500,000 new jobs in the next decade. This can’t be good news for the U.S.-based… Generic Drugs Can Lead to Lower Prices
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
Authorized generic drugs can lead to lower medicine prices and overall savings to the health care system, according to a new study commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and prepared by IMS Consulting. An… ASQ Announces Six Sigma Roundtable
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality will host its Six Sigma Forum Roundtable Sept. 14–15 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. To maximize one-on-one discussion time with other attendees and presenters, and for more networking opportunities, registration is… ’Rebirthing’ Industry
Mon, 07/24/2006 - 22:00
A new book takes issue with the Sloan management model, arguing that its widespread use in American industry is a major reason why U.S. manufacturers are struggling in the leaner global economy. Rebirth of American Industry, by William H.… BHP Billiton Implements Six Sigma
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 22:00
A new partnership between two software organizations highlights Six Sigma’s use in the mining industry.An Aug. 9 webinar will introduce the partnership between OSIsoft and BESTECH, and explain the use of their software by BHP Billiton, one… Six Sigma Improves Pallet Administration
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 22:00
A Canadian bread company used Six Sigma to determine how to maximize efficiencies on its delivery operations. Before it selected CHEP to provide delivery pallets, Canada Bread Frozen Bakery had experienced costly delays and occasional… Six Sigma in Sales and Marketing Conference Approaching
Tue, 07/18/2006 - 22:00
The use of Six Sigma in sales and marketing applications will be the focus of an upcoming WCBF conference. The 3rd annual Six Sigma in Sales and Marketing conference will be held Aug. 23–24 in Chicago. It will include a keynote address…
