First-pass yield increases - quality declines

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Ceeris International Inc has a new benchmark quality indicator for board populating performances. The number of solder joints per board is multiplied by first-pass yield percentage to arrive at the simple index. Popular assembly operations in 1987 and 1991 were sampled and compared, showing a steady increase in the first-pass yield. However, there were large discrepancies in actual quality performances. Surface mount technology has caused boards to become smaller and reduced the total number of leads per board, resulting in a lowered quality performance index.

Standards, Methods, Measurement, Quality control, Business consultants, Management consultants, Production management, Ceeris International Inc.

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Prepare for floods

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Companies should take precautions against floods by first identifying their degree of exposure. They should consider the impact of flood and create precautions by considering several factors including the imminent damage the flood could cause on their buildings, communication, services and fire protection systems. Companies should also take note of nearby control flooding protection, the availability of flood barriers and weather reports, and train their employees annually before every flood season.

Corporations, Environmental Engineering, Management, Environmental aspects, Business enterprises, Flood damage prevention

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Targeting EC 1992 standards

Article Abstract:

Rank Taylor Hobson Inc (RTH) plans to capitalize on the EC's planned market integration, which could create the largest consumer population of 320 million. The company is offering process calibration and product quality inspection services to US firms who want to introduce products into the EC. RTH's calibration and inspection processes have been approved by the UK National Measurement Accreditation Service.

Machine tool accessories, Machine tools, metal cutting types, Services, Quality control inspectors, Rank Taylor Hobson Inc.

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