QS-9000: small suppliers get behind the wheel

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QS-9000 certification is believed to enhance the operations of an automotive supplier while beefing up its competitive edge. However, the pursuit of compliance can affect the company's finances and distract its managers from running the business. Certified small suppliers advise that employee training, making individual assignments and choosing the proper registrar provide the right path to certification. Experts also advise smaller companies to establish networks with other small companies and seek help from the Support Group's World Wide Web site.

Standards, Business enterprises, Industrial suppliers

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Composites make the leap: from bombers to bikes

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Composites have drawn the interest of sporting goods retailers, particularly water ski and bicycle manufacturers, due to the durability and weight advantages these compounds provide. Composites do not only enhance the design of racing-water-ski, but offer optimal strength-to-weight ratio, as well. In bicycle manufacturing, on the other hand, composites undergo rigid testing in order to guarantee flawless performance, stiffness and durability.

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing, Motorcycles, bicycles, and parts, Sporting and athletic goods, not elsewhere classified, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Bicycles, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Primary metal products, not elsewhere classified, Specialty Metals & Composites, Water Ski Equipment, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Cover Story, Materials, Carbon composites, Specialty metals industry, Water skiing, Water skiing equipment

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Quality on the night shift

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Quality professionals and plant managers need to motivate night-shift workers sufficiently to help guarantee that the workers remain involved in the overall quality plan. They should study the crucial jobs in every shift and plan accordingly. Companies should facilitate the fullest possible use of electronic communication systems such as internal e-mail or intranet to boost employee's morale and promote a sense of belonging.

Work Schedules, Plant Engineering-Management, Methods, Management, Work hours, Employee motivation, Shift work, Plant engineering (Facilities), Facility management, Facilities management, Factory management

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