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Using Lean Tools For Project Selection And Execution

A short duration event- typically only four hours long. Focused scope, boundaries, and objectives. Typically, there are a small number of participants-less than seven-with at least two having strong lean experience. The goal is to drive down to the root cause of the problem using Five 'Why's'. The outputs from...

Tags: Tool, Goal, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Tqm/Six Sigma/ISO 9000, Productivity, Quality, Business Operations, It Operations

White papers 2003-01-01

Show Your True Color

In most manufacturing processes, color is the most visible test of quality. Not getting the customer's requested color right the first time puts at risk for losing the job. With an increasing emphasis on stringent quality control procedures, color remains the first and best test of a product's quality. A...

Tags: Business Operations, Quality, Goal, Quality Control

White papers 2003-01-01

Introduction to Organizational Leadership, Financial Performance, and Value Management Using Design for Six Sigma

Being a proactive leader requires disciplined follow-through on product development process execution. DFSS can and will become a major source of success in the business if one spends the time to plan a disciplined implementation within the context of a well-designed and managed product development process. The goal is to...

Tags: Pearson Education Inc., Leadership, Financial, Design For Six Sigma, Goal, Six Sigma, Product Development, Product Marketing, Strategy, Quality, Business Operations, Research & Development, Marketing, Management

White papers 2002-09-25

ISO/TS 16949 Edges Toward Becoming Global Standard

ISO/TS 16949:2002 is now fully aligned with ISO 9001:2000, providing for continuous improvement in quality management, as well as emphasizing defect prevention, and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. The goal is for auto suppliers to become more customer- and process-focused. Simply by meeting the standard,...

Tags: Quality Management, Quality Management System, ISO/TS 16949, ISO/TS 16949:2002, Goal, Quality, Tqm/Six Sigma/ISO 9000, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Business Operations, It Operations

White papers 2002-04-01

Additional Resources

At my desk

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This column includes some observations from my recent participation at the Fourth International Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy in Scotland, and visits to LearnDirect and Careers Scotland. The outcomes of the Symposium and the latter two major initiatives directly link to...

Articles 2008-09-22

Five Guys Selects Saba Learning OnDemand to Deliver Training that Supports Organizational Quality and Service Goals

OnDemand Solution Will Enable Rapidly Expanding Business to Provide Consistent Training to Ensure an Optimal Customer Experience REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. -- Saba (NASDAQ:SABA), the premier people management software and services provider, today announced that Five Guys[R] Burgers and Fries, a rapidly expanding restaurant business, is implementing Saba Learning...

Articles 2008-08-26

Fast(er), Cheap(er) and In Control

In 2008, that sounds almost quaint. Complete CIO 100 Coverage 100 Innovative Projects How Goodwin Procter Uses SharePoint Vanguard's Multimedia Tools Marriott's Underground Disaster Recovery Facility Virtualization...

Articles 2008-08-01

Invicta Group Inc. Announces Asset Acquisition and New CEO

Invicta Group Inc. (OTCBB: IVIT) has closed onthe acquisition of the assets of City Book Savings( www.citybooksavings.com ) from IMAGE Worldwide, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IMGW).City Book Savings is a high-end 4-color glossy direct mailing market book.William Forhan, CEO and Chairman, Richard David Scott, President, andMercedes Henze, Secretary, all resigned...

Articles 2008-07-10

National Automation Services, Inc. Announces Opening East and West Coast Offices

National Automation Services, Inc.( www.n-a-s-inc.com ) (PINKSHEETS: NASV), a public holding company forregional automation control companies, today announces the opening of twonew Offices to service Operations on the East and West Coasts. The Offices located in Burlingame California and Palm Beach Florida will bethe reporting centers for Operations...

Articles 2008-07-10

City of Ann Arbor Improves HR Efficiencies and Set to Achieve Savings Using UltiPro for Human Capital Management

WESTON, Fla. -- Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that the City of Ann Arbor is achieving strategic HR gains, experiencing fiscal savings, and meeting its environmental goals since going "live" on core UltiPro, UltiPro...

Articles 2008-07-09

The MIT Enterprise Forum Appoints Richard Kivel, CEO of TheraGenetics, as Chairman of Global Board of Directors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The MIT Enterprise Forum, Inc. announced today that Richard Kivel, a serial entrepreneur who serves as CEO of personalized medicine diagnostics company TheraGenetics, has been appointed the new Chairman of its Global Board of Directors. Mr. Kivel will also hold an ex-officio seat on...

Articles 2008-07-09

Quebecor World Named "Rotogravure Supplier of the Year" and "Special Project Printer of the Year" by World's Largest Retailer

Quebecor World Inc. (TSX: IQW) is pleased to announce that it has received the Rotogravure Supplier of the Year award and Special Project of the Year award from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. These two awards demonstrate Quebecor World's commitment to security, quality, on-time delivery and customer service. "We value...

Articles 2008-07-09

Citrix GoToMeeting and Citrix GoToWebinar Now Integrate VoIP, Phone, and Web Conferencing for Mac and PC

Enhanced Online Collaboration Tools Strengthen SMBs' Ability to Innovate, Compete and Succeed SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Free VoIP and audio conferencing for both Mac and PC are now integrated to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience with the newest releases of Citrix([R]) GoToMeeting([R]) and Citrix([R])GoToWebinar[TM] from...

Articles 2008-07-09

Opta Minerals Continues European Expansion

Opta Minerals Inc. Opta (TSX: OPM) announced today that it has acquired 67% of the outstanding common shares of MCP Mg-Serbien SAS ("MCP") of France. The transaction includes an option to acquire the remaining 33% minority interest on similar terms. For fiscal 2007 MCP recorded revenues of approximately...

Articles 2008-07-09

The PMA Insurance Group Selects Guidewire

Multi-line insurer to rely on Guidewire ClaimCenter for next-generation claims handling and customer service enhancements SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Guidewire Software[R], a leading global provider of technology solutions to property and casualty insurers, today announced that The PMA Insurance Group has selected Guidewire ClaimCenter[R] as...

Articles 2008-07-09

Samsung Electronics America Partners With Los Angeles Dodgers Organization to Support and Raise Awareness for Joe Torre's Safe at Home Foundation

Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope Brings the Home Run for Kids Program to Dodgers Stadium IRVINE, Calif. -- Samsung Electronics America Information Technology Division today announced its partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Organization. Through Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope and the Home Run for...

Articles 2008-07-09

Industry-leading Corporations Launch AllianceQ Recruitment Collaboration; Founding Members Include ADP, Baxter, Best Buy, Entergy, FPL Group, Starbucks, Wachovia

AllianceQ set to revolutionize the $58 billion recruitment industry by creating a free supply of job candidates for Fortune 500 companies CHICAGO -- A group of industry-leading Fortune 500 companies today launched AllianceQ, an organization created to build a free, exclusive and perpetually growing pool...

Articles 2008-07-09

Skilled Healthcare to Announce 2008 Second Quarter Results

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. -- Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (NYSE:SKH) announced today that it expects to release its 2008 second quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. A conference call and webcast will be held the same day at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (1:00...

Articles 2008-07-09

Axway Offers Synchrony™ Healthcare Compliance Suite On Demand

Hosted Suite Provides Scalable, Award-Winning Solutions for the Healthcare/Life Sciences Industry SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Axway's Synchrony[TM] Healthcare Compliance Suite is now available as a Software-as-a-Service SaaS solution, giving companies the only industry all-in-one platform solution that can improve supply chain agility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness without...

Articles 2008-07-09

Guidance Offers Green Hosting for eCommerce Websites

eCommerce Specialist Installs Energy-Efficient Servers and Offsets All Remaining Server-Related Electricity Emissions MARINA DEL REY, Calif. -- Guidance (http://www.Guidance.com), which helps online retailers achieve market domination by creating captivating and engaging online shopping experiences, today announced that it is now providing its clients with hosting...

Articles 2008-07-09