The growth of computers and computer-aided tasks has produced many different formats and languages, all of which can complicate the ability to communicate.

When it comes to calibration requirements, make sure you get what you need.

As Quality Magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look at some of the quality gurus who have made a significant impact on the world through their contributions to improving not only businesses, but all organizations.

Organizations need an effective business management system for addressing the challenges of the day.

This year’s Quality Leadership 100 companies are a great representation of manufacturing as a whole-covering small, privately owned companies to large multi-location manufacturers.

No matter the size of the company, quality is critical. The companies listed in the Quality Leadership 100 run the gamut from small manufacturers-such as the number 1 company Advanced Instrument Development Inc. with 27 employees to the more than 7,000 employees at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, the company taking second-place honors this year.

Computer-aided inspection can be used as a Six Sigma tool for getting closer to zero defects.