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Mark Rosenthal
I’ve run into a couple of cases where a corporate continuous improvement team orders an initiative to “implement Toyota kata.”
Aside from trying to prescribe each and every step of the process (which runs counter to the entire point of discovering the solution—“you omitted step 7b”), they also…
Yo Delmar
In June 2015, it was initially reported that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) experienced a massive data breach, potentially affecting as many as 4 million current and former federal employees. Updated reports indicate that the actual number of people compromised is more than five…
CMSC
(CMSC: Weatherford, TX) -- This year’s Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC), which was held July 20–24, 2015, in Hollywood, Florida, attracted metrologists from 13 countries, all of whom are involved in the field of 3D portable metrology. Sponsored by the Coordinate Metrology Society (…
Michelle LaBrosse
Here at Cheetah Learning, excitement and energy abound because we’ve wrapped up the development efforts for our new program, The Happy Aging Project. With a 10-hour online class followed by a two-day yoga retreat, this program is unlike anything we’ve offered before.
Our next step is to channel…
Matthew E. May
There’s an interesting strategic play being made by Whole Foods Market. In the midst of the company’s nearly $2 billion one-day drop in market value a few weeks ago came the announcement of a shareholder lawsuit. Whole Foods had already come under legal pressure concerning claims of overcharging,…
Matthew Barsalou
A recent Business Insider article discussed Marie Kondo’s wildly popular book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (Ten Speed Press, 2014). The book is intended for decluttering homes, but the same principles can be applied in the workplace.
For example, we’re told to place all of our books in…
Quality Transformation With David Schwinn
I recently had a dream in which Adrian Bass, a colleague and friend for whom I have much admiration, asked me why I still care about quality management after all these years.
You can substitute Six Sigma for quality management because, in my mind, they are both part of a larger belief system that…
Shuo Wang
As a buyer of manufactured goods in China, how many suppliers do you use for production? Have you ever considered your supplier development strategy? Or, maybe you don’t really have a strategy for developing suppliers. If you’re accustomed to utilizing multiple suppliers, satisfied by the benefits…
SAE International
(SAE: Warrendale, PA) -- Consumers continue to be concerned about the fuel consumption of their vehicles, yet many are unaware of the effect that accessories have on fuel consumption. Vehicle air conditioning (A/C) is one of the highest energy-consuming accessories and has become standard…
Annette Franz
In the world of customer experience, what’s the difference between outside-in and inside-out?
Inside-out thinking means your focus is on processes, systems, tools, and products that are designed and implemented based on internal thinking and intuition. The customer’s needs, jobs, and perspectives…
Mike Figliuolo
Great leaders get the best out of their teams by providing 12 core leadership “services.” The best leaders provide these services in an efficient and effective way.
Every leader wants to give their team all the help they need—help that can come in many forms. How do leaders help their team…
Bob Emiliani
In his book, Toyota Production System (Productivity Press, 1988), the original in Japanese was Toyota Production Method (Diamond Inc., 1978), Taiichi Ohno said:
“The tool used to operate the system is kanban, an idea I got from American supermarkets…. A supermarket is where a customer can get (1…
Wiley
(Wiley: Hoboken, NJ) -- Do you have trouble finding time during your hectic day to grow your business? Is your company stalled because you are too busy reacting to customer problems? Do you lack the funds to jumpstart an effective marketing plan?
The Revenue Growth Habit gives business owners,…
Ryan E. Day
If you don’t think the Internet of Things (IoT) matters, you’re wrong. If you don’t think the IoT is a big deal—a really big deal—you’re really wrong. Emerging technology that revolutionizes how information is shared and used disrupts many a well-entrenched business paradigm. Don’t think so? Ask…
ECM Global Measurement Solutions
(ECM: Topsfield, MA) -- ECM Global Measurement Solutions has teamed with the United Kingdom’s National Physical Laboratory to produce and market a comprehensive preparatory course for the CMS Level-One Certification examination. The course is offered to professionals in the field of 3D portable…
The inspection and characterization of machine parts is still subject to research. Although optical means of measurement are very promising in respect to speed and precision, they are still not capable of measuring difficult-to-reach inner geometries. In this article, we will demonstrate our …
Creaform Inc.
(Creaform: Lévis, Québec) -- Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced a joint marketing partnership in North America with Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions.
This new partnership empowers…
Third Dimension
(Third Dimension: Bristol, UK) -- Third Dimension, manufacturer of the GapGun, the leading portable laser measurement solution, has boosted its international presence this year by appointing five new distributors: Introtech in Romania, Global Measurements in Mexico, Norcam in Portugal, EngiMA in…
Nikon Metrology Inc.
(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Metrology introduces its latest CMM laser scanner, the Nikon InSight L100. During the last 20 years, Nikon Metrology has pioneered laser scanning and gradually sharpened the capabilities of this noncontact measuring technology. Nikon’s superior optics…
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon Metrology today announced the opening of two new Hexagon Metrology Solution Centers, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Wilmington, Delaware. Located in premier areas of the country for manufacturing and technology, the offices will each include a training…
FARO
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, announces the release of CAM2 Measure 10.5, its latest software for the FaroArm, FARO ScanArm and FARO Laser Tracker.
CAM2 Measure 10.5 leads…
Exact Metrology
Josh Schradin, one of the 3D Scanning specialists at Exact Metrology’s Cincinnati facility, recently completed a computed tomography (CT) scanning project involving aluminum castings measuring approximately 12 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. and weighing 10 to 15 pounds.
The company’s new metrology-grade GE…
Rina Molari-Korgel
In the business of metrology services, a critical part of the process is setting expectations with customers and their management teams. Setting the stage for any measurement or inspection job requires clear communication so that both parties understand what they will receive in return for…
Mike Richman
The 31st annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC), which concluded on July 23rd, delivered some fantastic career-enhancing opportunities for metrologists from 13 nations, representing leading research institutions as well as industries such as aerospace, space hardware, antenna,…
Jess Scheer
I have a secret: I have the worst sense of direction of anyone I’ve ever known.
I used to hide this personal failing because I feared it would undermine my professional standing. As a process consultant, I’m supposed to be the guy that shows you how to most efficiently get from Point A to Point B…
