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Human Side of Six Sigma

The tools are nice, but they are less important than the team process.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
April 1, 2017

I have spent numerous years working in and with all aspects of quality. During my earliest time in industry solving problems was more of a singular focus, but over the years the focus has become more of a team effort.


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Quality Professional of the Year

Meet Katherine Cox, our 2017 Quality Professional of the Year.

Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
April 1, 2017

If you have a problem, you want to have Katherine Cox around. The senior quality assurance director of medical device startup Procyrion is known for her calm problem solving manner, collaborative attitude and straightforward approach to quality.


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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

Smithers Quality Assessments Names Drew Markley Director of Sales and Global Marketing

March 16, 2017

In his new role, Markley will continue his focus on meeting internal and external clients needs, while he assists in the growth of the company's operations both in the United States and China.


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Mitutoyo America Corporation Names New President and New Executive Vice President

March 13, 2017

Mitutoyo America Corporation named a new president, Matt Dye, and a new executive vice president, Doug Adkins.


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Knowing When to Say Goodbye

Telling the difference between fundamental and obsolete.
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Darryl Seland
March 1, 2017

“21 Things That Will Be Obsolete by 2020,” a post by Tina Barseghian for KQED.org, describes predictions for the state of the modern classroom.


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Voice of the Customer: A Tool for Continual Improvement

Gather and use information that improves an organization.
Chigbo Ezumba
March 1, 2017

According to the ASQ Quality Glossary, voice of the customer (VOC) is defined as, “The expressed requirements and expectations of customers relative to products or services, as documented and disseminated to the providing organization’s members.” 


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Defining Variability

Special cause variation generally comes as a surprise to the system.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
March 1, 2017

It’s safe to say that all quality practitioners are familiar with the control charting terms “common cause” and “special cause” variation. However, how many have really thought about their interpretations and associated action plans which could also add to variation? 


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2017 Quality Plant of the Year

The Drive for Continuous Improvement

Meet PACCAR Engine Company, our 2017 Quality Plant of the Year.
Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
March 1, 2017

If you aren’t excited about manufacturing today, you might need to visit Mississippi. There you’ll find the PACCAR Engine Company (PEC) plant, where process improvement has been a constant since its launch in June 2010.


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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

‘Risk-Based Everything’ the Focus at Ideagen’s Horizons Seminar in Dubai

February 23, 2017

Ideagen will host its annual seminar for customers in the Middle East next month.


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INDUSTRY HEADLINE

LMI Technologies Promotes Len Chamberlain to VP Sales

February 21, 2017

Chamberlain has worked for the company over the last three years, starting out as the business development manager for the HDI product line and moving quickly into the director of sales role.


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