Quality in Manufacturing News

ASQ and The Manufacturing Institute Partner to Train Next Generation of Skilled Workers

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:32:30 +0000

ASQ has joined forces with The Manufacturing Institute and other organizations in an effort to educate a workforce needed to fill the gap of retiring workers and to help companies compete in a global economy.

ASQ Survey Results: Unstable Economy Remains Chief Concern for Manufacturers

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:03:08 +0000

While 66 percent of manufacturers expect to experience revenue growth in 2012, many say the recovering economy will remain a major hurdle to operations, according to a recent ASQ survey.

Calculating the Total Cost of Ownership for Offshoring Manufacturing

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:04:52 +0000

Members only content. See how to calculate the total cost of ownership when offshoring manufacturing. By comparing the total costs of local and overseas operations, organizations can decide which option makes the most sense for them.

Drawing From Six Sigma

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:01:17 +0000

A case study from the current issue of Six Sigma Forum Magazine details how a design and manufacturing firm integrated its engineering systems and boosted productivity.

Quality Revolution Reduces Defects, Drives Sales Growth at 3M

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:46:48 +0000

By combining Lean Six Sigma and a Top-200 customer focus, 3M improved belt fabrication processes, reducing defects in parts per million by a factor of 28 times as sales increased by 54 percent.

Seven Organizations Receive 2010 Baldrige Award

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:24:57 +0000

Seven organizations have been selected to receive the 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Listed by category, the organizations are: MEDRAD and Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. (manufacturing); Freese and Nichols Inc., K&N Management, and Studer Group (small business); Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (healthcare); and Montgomery County Public Schools (education).

CAPA for the FDA-Regulated Industry

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:00:50 +0000

This new book by José Rodríguez-Pérez focuses on understanding and improving the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system within the highly regulated life sciences industries.

Critical Elements for Major Improvements

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:00:23 +0000

Shawn Simpson of MEDRAD looks into his crystal ball to find the critical elements that will lead to major improvements. Read a case study about the MEDRAD Critical Elements team's project to reduce overtime, reliance on temporary workers, and annual expenses.

Automotive Excellence Publishes Final Print Edition

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:37:05 +0000

The final print issue of Automotive Excellence, a magazine published by the Automotive Division, is the April 2010 edition. Members will find articles on risk analysis, the impact the financial crisis continues to have on the supply chain, and Poka Yoke and failure modes and effects analysis. Look for the Division's new all-electronic approach to publishing soon.

Wind Power Company Gets to the Root of an Icy Issue

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:36:50 +0000

A root cause analysis project saved Clipper Windpower $1 million in lost revenue while increasing customer satisfaction.

Salary Survey 2009

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:29:57 +0000

The 2009 salary survey suggests some of the old wisdom about expanding your training, responsibility and willingness to change jobs still applies. By itself, the survey can’t provide all the new information that future enlightenment and prosperity requires...

ASQ’s Annual Salary Survey Shows Silver Lining: In Tough Economy, Quality Professionals With Certifications and Experience Show Salary Increases

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:30:07 +0000

In spite of the current economic turmoil, there is positive news for the quality profession. According to ASQ’s (American Society for Quality) Annual Salary Survey, the average quality job salary went up 3 percent from 2008 to 2009, to just under $84,000.

Conducting an Effective Overseas Food-Safety Audit

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:46:45 +0000

The challenges inherent in food-safety audits become more problematic when foreign suppliers are targeted. Language and social barriers, as well as varying compliance requirements, are the biggest hurdles. With a careful plan and an emphasis on keeping things simple, auditors can overcome the challenges.

Optimizing Purchasing Processes Saves $1 Million

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:42:58 +0000

As an engine maker, MWM INTERNATIONAL Motores uses more than 400 different bolts in its manufacturing operations. Company leaders had surmised that finding a way to optimize the organization’s purchasing processes for engine bolts would lower costs and reduce waste. They identified an improvement project that would follow the Six Sigma define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) methodology.

PDCA, Part Two

wo@asq.org (ASQ Manufacturing Market) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:30:38 +0000

Part two of this series addresses the application of PDCA in an organization. (MP3, 5.0 MB, 11:28)