DNV Acquires European Rating Agency
Mon, 01/03/2005 - 22:00
DNV Certification recently acquired CoreRatings, a leading European corporate responsibility rating agency. The acquisition recognizes the need for companies to provide more transparent and reliable information for investors. The combined expertise… R/D Tech Acquires Staveley NDT Technologies
Mon, 01/03/2005 - 22:00
R/D Tech Inc. recently acquired Staveley NDT Technologies, a provider of high-performance nondestructive testing equipment and sensors. Earlier this year, R/D Tech also acquired the nondestructive testing company Panametrics, and in 2003, bought out… ISSSP Conference to Focus on Many Faces of Six Sigma Deployment
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
An upcoming conference sponsored by the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals and Raytheon Co. will examine the many ways Six Sigma can be used to improve business processes.Six Sigma practitioners from such major companies as Dow… TSYS Appoints Leader for Six Sigma Effort
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
TSYS recently appointed Jeanne McDowell as the new executive to lead its continuing deployment of Six Sigma.For more than 20 years, TSYS has delivered advanced technology and enhanced value to many of the world’s leading companies, making it… Six Sigma Qualtec Enhances SixNet Intelligence
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
Six Sigma Qualtec recently released an enhanced version of its popular SixNet Intelligence software. The enhanced version integrates balanced and general business scorecards, and reflects a sharpened focus on customer needs, reports Six Sigma… Six Sigma Helps Supplier Earn Ford’s Q1 Designation
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
The Lincoln Electric Co. recently earned Ford Motor Co.’s Q1 approval. Lincoln Electric credits the use of Six Sigma practices in its welding consumables manufacturing facility with helping it earn the approval.The designation recognizes Ford… General Physics Adds Master Black Belt to Staff
Tue, 12/14/2004 - 22:00
General Physics Corp. recently appointed Sheri Olinyk to its operational excellence consulting division. Olinyk, a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, has been assigned to work with General Physics’ Deltapoint steel mill and automotive customers. She has… ANAB Replaces ANSI-RAB NAP
Mon, 12/13/2004 - 22:00
As of Jan. 1, a new accreditation body formed by the American National Standards Institute and the American Society for Quality will replace the ANSI-RAB National Accreditation Program as the U.S. national accreditation body. ANSI-RAB National… Indian Fertilizer Company Receives Deming Prize
Mon, 12/13/2004 - 22:00
Indo Gulf Fertilisers Ltd. recently became one of the first Indian companies to receive the prestigious Deming Application Prize. Indo Gulf is among the largest and most cost-efficient private-sector fertilizer companies in India. It manufactures… Baldrige Program Seeks Award Examiners, Releases New 2005 Criteria
Mon, 12/13/2004 - 22:00
If you’ve ever wanted to be a Baldrige Award examiner, this may be your shot. The Baldrige National Quality Program is now accepting applications to fill positions for 2005 award examiners in each of five categories: manufacturing, service, small…