Study Finds Failure Points in Firefighter Protective Equipment
Fire experiments help improve match between standard requirements and real-life conditions
NIST Calls for Research Grant Proposals in Science and Engineering
Nine measurement science and engineering (MSE) programs are highlighted
Council on Competitiveness Report: Standards Drive U.S. Competitiveness
Manufacturers must overcome five challenges
ISPE Expands Commissioning and Qualification Guidance Series
New guide bridges gap between Baseline Guide and full ICH Q8, Q9, Q10 adaptation
Updated Edition of IS0 19011 Helps Companies Manage Multiple Certifications
Auditing standard provides uniform approach to managing several system audits
NIST Requests Funding Proposals for Projects in Precision Measurement
Anticipated awards up to $100,000 to fund the first year of two new projects
Webinar: Jump-Start Your AS9100:2009 Rev. C Compliance
Wed., Dec. 14, 2011, 11 a.m.–noon EST
Hoshin Planning, a New Online Course from Gemba Academy
The basics of breakthrough planning in 11 modules
Cultivate and Refine Your Lean Skills
Learn how to implement and sustain an effective visual workplace
European Commission Backs ISO 26000
The standard serves as guidance for European enterprises to fulfill social responsibility commitments
NSF Publishes First U.S National Standard for Water Reuse Systems
NSF/ANSI 350 establishes criteria to improve awareness and acceptance of water reuse technologies
Implementing Six Sigma in Education
Using total quality management in academics
ANSI: Key Issues Impacting Global Standardization and Conformance
White paper looks at issues affecting ability of U.S industries to trade globally
Getting Visual, Getting Better: A Case Study
Nov. 22, 2011, 4 p.m. Pacific, on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel
NSF Launches Home Product Certification Program
Verifies quality, performance, and material safety of housewares and small appliances
Webinar: How to Implement ISO/IEC 27001:2005
Nov. 23, 2011, at 11 a.m. EST
New Edition of Lean Hospitals Released
New examples and updated data, including revised chapters on patient safety and preventing medical errors
Pyzdek Institute Announces Online Lean Training
New online products added that teach the Lean approach to operational excellence
Joint Commission, SGS Offer Coordinated Accreditation and ISO Certification
Combination of accreditation and certification to ISO standards offers hospitals the tools to maintain best practices
New Program Speeds Global Approvals for Water Treatment, Plumbing Products
NSF Passport Program provides single point of contact