Management - Articles - Page 133

INDUSTRY HEADLINE

Former Boeing CTO John J. Tracy Brings Aerospace Expertise to 3D Systems Board of Directors

July 11, 2017

The addition brings aerospace, engineering and technology expertise and experience to the board.

AS9100D Series Transition Update

The new 9100-series standard provides an opportunity for organizations to examine their quality management system.

L.L. "Buddy" Cressionnie

July 1, 2017

The AS9100D transition timeline is moving towards mandatory assessments to the 2016 revision. Much has occurred since fall 2016 including the AS9100-series standard release, auditor training, certification body approval, and, of course, organizational implementation.

ISO Update

The Aerospace Standard & the Use of Technology with Management Systems

Tara Diong

July 1, 2017

Quality management systems enable organizations to implement a structured approach to their activities. This allows for continuous improvement enhancing the organization’s efficiency.

The New Quality Professional

July 1, 2017

You may have chosen to become a quality professional. Perhaps the profession chose you. Either way, the profession you’re in now won’t be the same profession in 2027. Same for your career goals.

The Role of Specification Limits

They are primarily for interactions with customers and management.

Jim L. Smith

July 1, 2017

It is still surprising how many people, from engineers to managers to quality professionals to technicians, possess limited understanding of product and process (manufacturing) limits.

17th Annual State of the Profession Survey

The State of the Profession is Strong

Quality professionals remain satisfied with their work, according to our 17th Annual State of the Profession Survey.

Michelle Bangert

July 1, 2017

If you’re curious about what your colleagues are doing, now’s your chance to find out. How does your position compare to others in the industry? What do your peers think of their work? And exactly how much are they making?

Commonplace

But not to be taken for granted.

Darryl Seland

June 1, 2017

“On a long enough timeline, everyone’s survival rate drops to zero.” It’s a quote from the popular 1999 film, “Fight Club,” and the same can be said for many of the things and ideas we create.

Quality’s Cancer

I believe all quality tools should be placed in the toolbox.

Bill Newcomb

June 1, 2017

In May 2010, my doctor informed me I had pancreatic cancer. He explained that pancreatic cancer is the silent cancer and only 6% of patients live after it is found.

Empowering Teams

Teams have changed how business is conducted in the workplace.

Jim L. Smith

June 1, 2017

Certainly there are many types of teams, but in recent times it’s been similar to the alphabet soup of quality tools and techniques. Top executive teams, project teams, six sigma teams, cross-functional teams, improvement teams, self-directed teams, and ad hoc teams are some of the more recognizable forms.

Overcoming Common Barriers to a Successful Change Initiative

To launch a successful lean transformation, organizations must overcome these common barriers.

Jon Armstrong

June 1, 2017

Thanks to rising costs abroad, a need to protect intellectual property from foreign competitors, and a growing consumer preference for American goods, U.S. manufacturing is turning around.