Stoner: built on a strong foundation
Article Abstract:
The Pennsylvania-based Stoner Inc. has reached its pinnacle of success under the leadership of Paul Stoner followed by his grandson Robert Ecklin Jr., who has taken the responsibility of continuing the business after the death of the former. The evolution of the company as one of the leading suppliers of lubrication and cleaning agents for the automotive industry and the business excellence criteria adpoted to achieve sales growth of 400% and earn the 2003 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award are reviewed.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
AQP awards promote business results
Article Abstract:
The Association for Quality and Participation (AQP) launched its National Team Excellence Award competition in 1985. This competition combines the application of continuous improvement tools, problem solving processes, team dynamics, project management and communication skills in order to generate performance improvements within an organization.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2003
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Philip B. Crosby's mark on quality: His teachings will continue to touch lives for years to come
Article Abstract:
Philip B Crosby was a quality management guru and one of his main contributions to quality was his four absolutes of quality management as described in Quality Without Tears: The Art of Hassle-Free Management.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Intertemporal generalization of the relationship between material requirements planning and input-output analysis
- Abstracts: Universities, corporations report progress in integrating total quality into curriculums. Torque sensors add quality to products
- Abstracts: Smart buildings: can building automation systems overcome interoperability problems to assert control over our offices, hotels, and airports?
- Abstracts: Research is fundamental. Launching a website for your small business. Beware the pitfalls of CO (sub 2) freezing prediction
- Abstracts: Quality from scratch: A model for small business. State program offers hand to small business. Creating and preserving a business culture