Responsiveness--the ability to react, interpret, and solve--it's an important quality in both our personal and professional lives, and a common theme in this week's roundup.
Amid vehicle recalls due to brake- and ignition-related issues, General Motors quickly named a Global Safety Czar this past week to handle all recalls and head the development of vehicle safety systems. The responsiveness of the MIT Biomechatronics Group at MIT Media Lab has had a tremendous impact on a survivor of last year's Boston Marathon attacks.
And how will the cloud respond if and when you move your quality management there? Read on for answers.
General Motors’ recent recall consists of 1.6 million vehicles due to faulty ignition switches as well as 1.5 million vans and crossovers for brake and airbag flaws. The latest issue was announced just this past week along with the immediate implementation of a Global Safety Czar. Who better than 40-year GM veteran Jeff Boyer? Boyer will now resume his position as the VP of Global Vehicle Safety and responsibility of product recalls as well as safety development of all vehicle systems. This article outlines how GM believes that this new role will improve their processes in the years to come. Read More.
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Hugh Herr, Director, and his team at the Biomechatronics Group at The MIT Media Lab have made great strides advancing the biomechanics and engineering behind bionics limbs: including mechanic, dynamic, and electric improvements. Herr’s recent speech at TED2014 in Vancouver hit home for us back here in Boston, MA. The Center of Bionic Excellence team, led by Herr, took 200 days of research and development that resulted in giving Adrianne Haslet-Davis, a survivor of last year's marathon attack, the ability to dance again. Read more on Herr’s and MIT’s exceptional work as well as Haslet-Davis’ first time on stage in nearly a year here.
And here's a short clip of her dancing!
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“Cloudwash: an interesting way of saying that everyone states they have a cloud solution, but no one really knows what that means.”
A growing number of companies are moving toward cloud computing, bringing solutions to the market place via the web. For quality management the benefits can be of great scale, and Tim Lozier of EtQ explains how flexibility, scalability, cost, and security add valuable improvements. Lozier also discusses three types of cloud computing that are available in the marketplace. It’s something to think about, and this article is a foundation for understanding how the cloud can help you. Read More.
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Based on analyses from our 2013-2014 LNS Research’s Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) research study, this article details what you need to know about developing an Operational Excellence strategy and initiative. From defining Operational Excellence to outlining strategic objectives, metrics, and next steps, Mike Roberts provides a data-packed discussion on optimizing your people, processes, and technology resources. Operational Excellence doesn’t just come to you.
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