Careful. Don't hurt your knee! For some of you, what you are about to read may cause a knee-jerk reaction so sharp and immediate that it might be dangerous.

Build Supplier Metrics, Build Better Product

May 9, 2003

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How can short-range forecasts be developed to respond more quickly to market changes? How can the performance of a company?s top five suppliers be monitored?

Casr Studies: PCB Repair Station Reduces Scrap

May 9, 2003

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The rigor of pass-fail is not found in just the pressure-cooker of a classroom. In the business world, the difference between Pass Inspection and Failing to Meet Standards could amount to thousands or millions of dollars.

Registrars and ISO 9000 Credibility

May 9, 2003

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Are issues with registrars causing a credibility problem with ISO 9000? I received many e-mails from ISO 9000 advocates suggesting this.

Training Trends:

May 9, 2003

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On the surface, leak testing may appear simple and straightforward. In reality, however, the determination of the leak testing system that is ideally suited for an application can be deceivingly complex. The following are three must-ask questions that should be answered before making a decision on a leak tester.

Case Studies: Cummins Witnesses Savings

May 9, 2003

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When a change in fuel emission standards reduced demand for its N-14 truck engine, Cummins Inc. (Columbus, IN) used Witness simulation software from Lanner Group (Houston) to improve the post-assembly of the engine, and in the process realized $268,000 in annual savings.

Pandora¿s Box

May 9, 2003

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Do you remember the story of Pandora? In Greek mythology, Pandora was a woman created by the gods and given to Epimetheus as a gift. Epimetheus was warned never to accept a gift from the gods.

Medical Device Maker Measures With Vision

May 8, 2003

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Get it right every time, do it fast and keep it clean. In a nutshell, those were the requirements imposed upon medical device maker Aradigm Corp.

CMM Talk Spoken Here

May 8, 2003

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Sharing CMM information online benefits all quality professionals.

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