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The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program includes employee empowerment as an integral part of its criteria. The word "empower," or one of its derivatives, appears seven times in the criteria in reference to workforce development, yet it remains one of the most elusive elements to embrace. [ full story ] |
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HERE'S A THOUGHT... "Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know in order to find out what we do not know."
Room with a multicolor view
French hotel commissions graffiti artist to brighten up the place. The future of work Quantified employees, pop-up workplaces, and more telepresence. Rare caterpillar resembles Donald Trump's hair Bigwig bug found in Amazon rain forest.
IMAGE OF THE WEEK Yan Ming takes a wry look at China, part of the "Country of Ambition" series.
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When you work within a continuous improvement culture, it might seem that one does not want to look back. After all, as systems improve, old data may no longer be relevant for the current process, and keeping it around—like keeping old love letters—may someday get you into trouble. [ full story ]
When applied properly, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) is the path to improved effectiveness of your organization's management system. Learn how the CAPA process can enhance customer satisfaction, and result in measurable improvement to your business. Learn more & register for the new eLearning now. |
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Lift trucks are one of the most important transport vehicles for goods at almost all companies. Automating the functions of a manned lift truck to positioning, monitoring, tracking, and identification enables fewer accidents, less material damage, higher productivity, and best-practice standard operating procedures. [ full story ]
The market for miniature, hybrid machines known as MEMS, which are microelectromechanical systems, is diversified, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has introduced a long-awaited measurement tool that will help designers, manufacturers, and customers see eye-to-eye on eight dimensional and material property measurements that are key to device performance. [ full story ]
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By now most people are aware that ISO 9001 is in the process of being revised. Reactions from users range from mild curiosity to excitement to extreme trepidation. |
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Teaching Managers to Empower
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