Company News: Bluespring Expands Rapid Process-Assessment Service
Affordable, in-depth business process analysis delivered in days
Books: Kansei Engineering—Product Development Based on Customers’ Needs
Two books explore kansei engineering: one defines it and one shows how to apply its methods
Free 2010 Master Black Belt Fall Webcast Series
Educational seminars for experienced lean Six Sigma professionals
ANSI Online Course Provides Introduction to Standards
Prerequisite for ANSI instructors now available to businesses and universities
Webcast: “Maintaining Lean Six Sigma Relevancy, Resiliency, and ROI during a Recession”
Hosted by PowerSteering, Sept. 28, at 11:30 a.m. EDT
Event: Advancing American Competiveness Through Conformity Assessment
Sept. 21, in Arlington, Virginia
Book: Far from the Factory: Lean for the Information Age
Coming to terms with waste, value, and continuous flow in the technology-rich, service-oriented office
Event: Pathways to Social Responsibility Conference
June 16–17, 2011, in San Francisco
Committee for Proposed ASTM Standard for Emergency Medical Services Seeks Feedback
Standard will help manufacturers design safe medical equipment for the aeromedical environment
ANSI: Interest in Personnel Certification Accreditation Program Increases
Program is based on ISO/IEC 17024 requirements
STR-Registrar LLC Offers Safe Quality Food Audits
Gap analysis, document review, and on-site review part of two-month process
University at Buffalo Offers Change Management, Blue Belt Lean Certification
Enhance your skill set with these two new courses
Event: SME Lean to Green Manufacturing Conference
Manufacturers take a step to reduce carbon footprint Oct. 26–29
Event: ACTLean’s Lean Innovation Workshop in Atlanta
Lean management means “creation of value without waste”
IAS Becomes Accreditation Body Member of IAF
Recognition will increase global acceptance of IAS-accredited product certification agencies
Simpler Consulting LP Introduces Simpler Design System
New service helps companies reduce waste and improve efficiency in product development
Event: Applying Lean Six Sigma to Lean Six Sigma
Session presented by PowerSteering Software will focus on sustaining lean Six Sigma value during economic recession
Cape Coral’s Lean Mission
Since its lean government implementation in 2007, the Florida city has saved millions
University of San Francisco Launches Online Business Process Management Program
Master certificate program equips individuals for well-paying career
Event: Registration Open for Third-Annual Business Innovation Conference 2010
Oct. 4–6 top-tier event features thought leaders from business, government, and academia