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According to Smith, lean is not just for manufacturing but it is a philosophy that can be applied to any environment to reduce waste.

Suppose a company wants to expand into a foreign market or combine its product with that of another firm. One of the quickest and most effective ways to accomplish this is through a strategic alliance or joint venture (JV) with another business.

A defect happens when the outcome of any process, whether to manufacture a product or provide a service, does not produce the expected outcome.

Standardization is incredibly important to any industry, and none more so than the relatively complex and globally distributed machine vision industry.

Many calibration customers become frustrated with their calibration sources because of price changes after they’ve sent a purchase order and the gages to the lab.

While most metrology markets are extremely challenged by the sluggish economy, the global gages market remains relatively well-positioned primarily due to its cost-effectiveness.

Our annual survey offers insights into the quality field, including salaries, job satisfaction, quality improvements, and a demographic overview of industry professionals.

Corporate governance encompasses a labyrinth of laws, regulations, rules, and documents.

A recent episode of ASQ TV explored the state of the quality profession. 

The quality profession has risen to the tremendous challenges of the last century by developing methodologies that have helped businesses meet the demands of their customers.