Companies choose ISO certification for internal benefits

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Internal quality benefits are the main reason why companies seek certification to ISO 9000, which is an international standard for the quality system of businesses, according to a 1996 survey of US registered companies. The survey shows a large increase from a similar survey in 1993 in the percentage of respondents who cited quality benefits as a primary motivator, from 62.1% in 1993 to 77% in 1996. The percentage of respondents who cited customer requirements increased from 60% in 1993 to only 68.3% in 1996.

Quality Control Management, Standards, Surveys, Quality control, ISO 9000 (Standard)

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Clorox benefits from new culture

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The management of Clorox Co.'s manufacturing facility in Aberdeen, MD, developed new policies and procedures to improve productivity at the new plant in 1989. Different companies were visited to obtain ideas for the plant. Customers and employees were also consulted during the restructuring process. The plant is now made up of work groups responsible for a particular phase of production. Salaries are also based on skill and knowledge.

Polishes and sanitation goods, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing, Household Bleach, Management, Clorox Co., Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Bleaches

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Controllers reduce start-up time by 50%

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A.L. Hyde Co. of Genloch, NJ, specializes in short-order runs and heavy-wall parts such as gas-pipe fittings. The company has installed controllers to 18 of its 36 injection molding machines to optimize its molding process. The controllers, supplied by Solid Controls Inc., have reduced start-up time by 50%, reduced cycle time by 13%, eliminated flashing and trimming and fostered greater customer satisfaction.

Process control instruments, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, Plastic Products, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Process Instruments, Controls, Usage, Product information, Equipment and supplies, Plastics industry, Process control equipment, Control equipment industry, Control equipment, Injection molding, A.L. Hyde Co., Solid Controls Inc.

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