QMI to Perform ISO 13485 Audits
Wed, 11/03/2004 - 22:00
QMI recently announced that it has received accreditation to perform ISO 13485:2003 audits. The accreditation, which was issued by the Standards Council of Canada, also allows QMI to offer registrations to ISO 13485:1996 and ISO 13488:1996. To apply… Clarifying Objectives Critical to Six Sigma Implementation
Tue, 11/02/2004 - 22:00
Research and consulting firm Best Practices LLC recently compiled a comprehensive list of successful Six Sigma case studies examining the methodology’s delivery, response and accuracy. Drawn from exclusive interviews and research, the database… Rath & Strong Announces Alliance with Motorola University
Tue, 11/02/2004 - 22:00
Rath & Strong and Motorola University recently announced they’re teaming up to offer Six Sigma training and consulting to clients around the world. The relationship between the companies goes back almost 30 years, when Motorola hired Rath &… Consultancy Reduces Six Sigma Training Costs
Tue, 11/02/2004 - 22:00
Citing a crowded marketplace, The Performance Management Group recently announced it’s reducing the cost of its Six Sigma training sessions. “We believe Six Sigma certifications are now a commodity in the marketplace,” says Gerald Taylor, TPMG… Lean Six Sigma Conference Announced
Tue, 11/02/2004 - 22:00
Several top executives will speak at an upcoming conference on the use of lean processes and Six Sigma. The conference is sponsored by the Lean Six Sigma Institute of Corporate College, and will be held Nov. 11 at the East Campus of Cuyahoga… Air Academy Associates and Semizone Partner for Six Sigma Learning and Certification
Tue, 11/02/2004 - 22:00
Air Academy Associates and Semizone Inc. recently announced an alliance to offer online Six Sigma training and certification. The new partnership hinges on the unique strengths of both organizations. Air Academy Associates is widely known for its… New Alliance Plans to Deliver Six Sigma to Mortgage Industry
Tue, 11/02/2004 - 22:00
A mortgage consulting firm and business performance management company have teamed up to offer Six Sigma to the mortgage banking industry. The alliance between The Performance Group (TPG) and Intelli-Mine will combine TPG’s Six Sigma methodology… Leica Geosystems Receives Technology Leadership Award
Mon, 11/01/2004 - 22:00
Leica Geosystems recently received Frost & Sullivan’s Industrial Automation Product Innovation of the Year award. Frost & Sullivan, a growth consulting firm, gave Leica Geosystems the award for its innovations in the hand-held metrology… AIAG Guideline Aims to Improve Engineering CAD Data Quality
Mon, 11/01/2004 - 22:00
The Automotive Industry Action Group recently released a guideline to help improve computer-aided design quality in the global automotive industry. The 203-page guideline, “D-19: SASIG-Product Data Quality for the Global Automotive Industry,”… ’Nutty’ Team Receives Company’s Quality Award
Mon, 11/01/2004 - 22:00
Yazaki North America recently awarded an employee team with a Quality Control Circle award for its innovative quality and cost avoidance plan.The five-member team, which called itself “The Nut Finders” is from the machine maintenance, quality and…