In recent years, the number of medical device recalls for software defects has climbed steadily, with Class II recalls accounting for the majority of total voluntary recalls. Prolonging the time it takes between recall initiation and recall terminatio . . .

A review of literature highlights the importance of organizational culture and its relationship to organizational effectiveness. The success of an organization includes the ability to produce quality product without excessive rework or high costs for . . .

Most organizations question how to optimize performance to remain competitive and maintain customer loyalty. In today’s fierce competition, quality and process improvements are critical to reduce costs and maximize manufacturing performance. Company A . . .

Misconceptions abound regarding the Highland bagpipe. Despite the global presence of this instrument and its popularity for both solo and ensemble work, there is disagreement among scholars and performers regarding piobaireachd and appropriate interpr . . .

Compliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture wheat flour milling standards and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations is not enough to prevent a major recall of wheat flour containing peanut residue that has caused adverse reactions in tw . . .

Many varieties of In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Devices exist to diagnose and monitor some of the world’s most prevalent diseases. The ability to diagnose and monitor illnesses is imperative to the survival of those affected by them. Faults in the . . .

In the last 20 years, wood items and the furniture industry in the United States have been influenced by the competitive business environment, unpredictable economic cycles, increased production levels and transportation expenditure, changing purchase . . .

The focus of this study is two-fold: (1) an exploratory literature review of Lean thinking implementation and (2) a directed Lean Thinking implementation project, specifically 5S, applied to a cosmeceutical manufacturing environment. The objective of . . .

Errors in laboratories are a common phenomenon. The hematology/oncology physicians primarily rely on results of samples taken to laboratories in order to make comprehensive inferences and diagnoses of the patients’ conditions. Therefore, the analysis . . .

Lean is a process that drives improvement in manufacturing facilities. With Lean’s focus on customer needs and continuous improvement, companies have used Lean tools and techniques to improve products and decrease manufacturing costs. Application to a . . .

Numerous deficiencies associated with the U.S. Navy’s supplier cost overruns, schedule delays, and reporting methods have been identified by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) during the last decade. This study adapted the Balanced Scorecard ( . . .

Improving the quality of healthcare has become a priority in order to make healthcare safer, more effective, and cost-controlling. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been addressing the high hospital readmission rates with new reg . . .

Poor quality medical devices may lead to dire financial and reputational consequences for an organization. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letters are indicators of the challenges the medical device industry has to overcome the deficiencies . . .

In today’s fiercely competitive society, the most valuable way of securing a competitive advantage and improving organizational performance is through quality improvement. XYZ is an organization which provides chemicals used to create nextgeneration c . . .

This study explores the problem of employee engagement as related to product quality in a manufacturing firm. The product quality characteristic is defined as the ability of a product to meet the specification limits of any design characteristic. To c . . .

Poor health costs the United States economy over half a trillion dollars a year, and a substantial percentage is from absenteeism due to illness or from employees coming to work but not performing their best. Health complaints in the workforce are ass . . .

Manufacturers face complex challenges in delivering quality products to successfully gain competitive market share. Organizations must learn how to collect and interpret data about process performance to discover best practices. Risk of food quality n . . .

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued increasing numbers of warning letters to medical device manufacturers, citing deficiencies in design control and risk management processes. Though FDA provides guidance through the Code of Federal Regu . . .

Emergency department overcrowding has exhibited an increasing trend, as described through the length of stay metric reported by hospital systems through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a United States federal government program. . . .

The complexities surrounding emergency preparedness are evident for both employee and employer more than ever before: natural disasters, domestic terrorism, and a company’s own internal risks associated with manufacturing goods and providing services. . . .