"Millennium bug" to bite small manufacturers, government

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The US government and several small manufacturing firms are allegedly still way behind addressing the millennium bug problem. A 1997 survey reveals that about 88% of firms with less than 2,000 employees have not yet started on their Y2K recoding projects. Letting go of the problem may risk these firms' competitive and survival chance in this age of globalization. The threat is near and fatal, that US firms should not ignore as resources and expertise for remediation are just around and available.

Data Processing, Management, Economic aspects, Small business, Year 2000 transition (Computers)

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Manufacturers bank on ISO 14001 draft standard

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Manufacturers are divided over the issue of certification to the draft international standard (DIS)/ISO 14001 because of the risk of future amendments. Some companies had opted to seek certification from the Bureau Veritas Quality International contending that changes in the standard would be merely minor ones. However, some firms worry over the need for additional costs for reaudit in case changes are made.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Evaluation, Production standards, International Organization for Standardization

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Manufacturers targeted by ergonomics proposal

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is considering setting a new standard for ergonomics. If implemented this standard will cost firms with manual handling operations over $700 million, but save 300 000 employees from injury.

United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Ergonomics

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