Does SQC Really Work?

Article Abstract:

In 1930 statistical quality control (SQC) was developed in the U.S. by Walter Shewhart. Twenty years later SQC was introduced to Japanese industrialists. Three major elements make up SQC: (1) process analysis; (2) inductive reasoning; and (3) leadership. The SQC framework lets a company understand its operations as a set of processes. When declines in productivity and quality appear, SQC exposes problem pattern locations within a process and provides tools to control those areas. Hewlett-Packard's Computer Systems' (CJY) use of SQC and the dramatic results are explained.

Computer industry, Product information, Quality control, Hewlett-Packard Co., Manufacturing, Process control, Industrial productivity, Productivity

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Governgment-university-industry cooperation : does it work?

Article Abstract:

The National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing's report on the benefits of government-university-industry cooperation raised doubts, probably because companies are not interested to disclose private matters to others. However, companies that took part in research and development partnerships claimed tremendous advantages. Companies that have benefitted from collaboration include Austin, TX-based Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology and Detroit, MI-based General Motors Corp.

Other Financial Vehicles, Investors, not elsewhere classified, R&D Investment Partnerships, Semiconductor industry, Evaluation, Reports, Industrial research, Research and development partnership, Research and development partnerships, Cooperative industrial research, Cooperative research, National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

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Getting business you're not really looking for

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Engineering firms sometimes unexpectedly land projects they do not really look for just because they present a cool attitude during dealings with clients. The moment they start to feel a sense of freedom during discussions with clients, they become more attuned to what is important. They also talk respectfully and honestly and know that they have have nothing to lose but everything to gain.

Practice, Engineering services, Engineering firms, Contracts, Negotiation, Negotiations

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