May 2008 Issue
It All Ties Together
A locomotive company refused to sit idly by, knowing a significant amount of diesel fuel was being wasted. Using quality tools, a company team found a way to conserve fuel and save millions of dollars.
by Nicole Adrian
Product Safety
Better Safe Than Sorry
Manufacturers must examine their own internal processes—not simply guard against suspect suppliers—to ensure safe products.
Supply Chain Management
K’NEX Success
A toymaker assembled a trustworthy, quality-minded supply chain to avoid getting caught up in the recent wave of product recalls.
Six Sigma
Map Quest
By studying social networks within its workforce, Raytheon can align and connect the right people to tackle projects.
Training
Helping Ease the Transition
Even the best process improvement won’t take hold if employees are unaware and ill-prepared. Effective training will help a workforce embrace change and head off any problems or misunderstandings.
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