New Online Training Offers "A La Carte" Options
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
Medical Consultants Network Inc. recently announced a different approach to pricing and delivering its interactive lessons. By offering flexibility, its users can access any specific training course with a la carte options.MCN Training Solutions… Accellent Receives Registration to ISO 13485
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
A recent companywide registration to ISO 13485 marked Accellent Inc.’s commitment to continuous improvement and zero defects, company officials recently reported.The standard applies specifically to the medical device industry and requires… PhRMA Announces Advertising Guidelines
Tue, 08/23/2005 - 22:00
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) recently adopted a new set of guidelines for its members’ direct-to-consumer advertising activities. PhRMA’s board of directors gave final approval to the Guiding Principles in July,… Quality “Ice Cream” Recipe Delivered
Mon, 08/22/2005 - 22:00
A new book reveals the secrets of making quality the center of manufacturing through the eyes of a struggling ice cream company. The Ice Cream Maker (Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, 2005), by Subir Chowdhury, tells the fictional story of Peter… Hexagon Sweetens Leica Geosystems Offer
Mon, 08/22/2005 - 22:00
The ownership battle over Leica Geosystems just got hotter: Hexagon AG recently upped its offer for the Swiss company to 573 Swiss francs per share. The sweetened offer was in response to a counter offer made by Danaher Corp., a U.S.-based… Leica Geosystems Extends Laser Tracker Warranty
Mon, 08/22/2005 - 22:00
Leica Geosystems’ metrology division recently extended the warranty on its Laser Trackers. The new warranty lasts for five years and is applicable to new Leica Laser Tracker system sales only. To participate, the customer needs to have the system… FARO Named Defense Alliance Partner
Mon, 08/22/2005 - 22:00
FARO Technologies Inc. was recently approved by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining as an alliance partner. Shared standards and best practices allow NCDMM members to improve their products and processes through greater… Qatar School Seeking ISO 9001 Registration
Mon, 08/22/2005 - 22:00
M.E.S. Indian School, the largest expatriate school in the country of Qatar, expects to obtain registration to ISO 9001 by November. PK Mohamed, vice president of the school, reports that the MES Indian School appeared to already meet almost all of… SixNet Enhanced With Financial Accountability Feature
Tue, 08/16/2005 - 22:00
Six Sigma Qualtec recently released an enhanced version of its SixNet business intelligence system. The enhanced module is free to current SixNet customers and allows companies to develop and analyze financial reports that mirror the format used by… iGrafx Flowcharter Now Available Through Lean Enterprise Institute
Tue, 08/16/2005 - 22:00
The Lean Enterprise Institute recently became a strategic reseller for iGrafx FlowCharter 2005 lean value stream mapping software. The software is available through LEI’s product catalog, which also features leading lean publications, training tools…
