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NQA Approved as Registrar for New Aerospace Standard
Tue, 01/11/2005 - 22:00
National Quality Assurance USA has recently been accredited to perform registrations to AS9120, the new aerospace standard. NQA received the accreditation in December 2004 from the ANSI-RAB NAP, now known as ANAB. AS9120 specifically applies to… Commerce Department, Automakers Form Partnership to Improve Competitiveness
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Technology Administration and the Big Three automakers recently formed a partnership to improve the manufacturing competitiveness of the U.S. automotive industry. The partnership, called the United States Alliance… ASQ Announces Quality Courses for Service Industry Professionals
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality will offer courses examining quality management and improvement for people working in the service industry. ASQ has offered courses for service industry professionals in the past, but the focus was on applying… Six Sigma Plays Role in Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
One current and one former employee of 3M Co. recently filed suit against the company, alleging that its implementation of Six Sigma discriminates against older workers. The lawsuit, filed by Clifford Whitaker, 60, and Michael Mucci, 55, alleges… NEMA Releases Revision of DICOM Standard
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association recently released a significant update of its Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine standard. DICOM establishes a single language for exchanging medical digital images and related patient… TÜV America Adds EAC 37 Scope to ISO 9001 Auditing Services
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
TÜV America recently added EAC 37 auditing services for clients in the education industry already undergoing ISO 9001 registration.TÜV was accredited by the ANSI-RAB NAP (now known as ANAB) to evaluate compliance to EAC 37 on Dec. 7, 2004, and will… Brooks Software, AssurX Announce Partnership
Mon, 01/10/2005 - 22:00
A new partnership between Brooks Software and AssurX Inc. will allow the companies to target discrete manufacturers with a customized and fully-integrated quality management solution. Under the terms of the agreement, Brooks Software will resell… New Six Sigma Tool Helps Stop Retail Losses
Tue, 01/04/2005 - 22:00
Retailers have long known that customers won’t shop at their stores if they don’t provide a satisfying buying experience, but finding ways to consistently meet customer expectations has been difficult. That’s where a new tool from AMR Research comes… Equitant Announces Hire of Master Black Belt
Tue, 01/04/2005 - 22:00
Equitant recently hired a Six Sigma Master Black Belt to be its European director of operations. Dermot Ainsworth has a long work history with General Electric and has served as manufacturing manager for the company’s European sheet and film… Six Sigma in Financial Services Sector to be Focus of NYC Conference
Tue, 01/04/2005 - 22:00
Six Sigma is fairly new to the financial services sector, but the methodology’s many successes and challenges in the industry will be the focus of an upcoming conference. The Strategic Research Institute is hosting the second-annual Six Sigma…
