The impact of contracting on quality transformation in R&D
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The American Society for Quality and National Science Foundation are conducting a study on the effects of outsourcing on quality in research and development. Initial results show that the management of outsourced functions requires leadership, vision, communication and cooperation between companies and contractors. Managers are also faced with the added challenge of dealing with the legal and policy issues associated with outsourcing.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1998
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Quality shots
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Process management can be applied in every field of activity. Many quality tools are present, of which statistical analysis and root cause analysis are vital to process management. The use of quality tools in basketball sport to analyze player's performance quality has been discussed.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2005
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Institute of Medicine report slams FDA
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Analysis of drug safey regime of Federal Drug Administration in the United States is presented, based on report prepared by Institute of Medicine.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2006
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