In the flourishing economy of just a few years ago winning customers and generating profits was the name of the game for American manufacturers However faced with an economic slump companies' priorities have shifted from "getting the biggest... Learn more

Lean manufacturing Six Sigma plug-and-play flexible manufacturing -- companies are searching the cupboards for solutions as the U.S economy shows signs of contraction At center stage is the lean enterprise The heart of lean is the Toyota... Learn more

Since its 1987 introduction the series of international quality standards collectively called ISO 9000 has become an increasingly important business requirement in worldwide industries While ISO 9000 certification isn't a law in many industries... Learn more