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Quality Control

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ALSO CALLED: Data Quality Control, Total Quality Management, TQM, and Quality Standards
DEFINITION: Total Quality Management (TQM) is a comprehensive and structured approach to organizational management that seeks to improve the quality of products and services through ongoing refinements in response to continuous feedback. TQM requirements may be defined separately for a particular organization or may be in adherence to established standards, such as the International Organization for Standardization's  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on Quality Control
Software quality optimization: Balancing Business Transformation with Risk
sponsored by LMKR
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the delicate balance in managing business transformation versus risk, why the paradigm shift is occurring and how best-in-class clients of IBM are stepping out in front to face and overachieve in software time-to-market, cost reduction and improved software quality.
Posted: 24 Jun 2009 | Published: 24 Mar 2009
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Doing More With Less: Helping Software Development Teams Thrive in a Down Economy
sponsored by Electric Cloud
WEBCAST: Join noted industry analyst, voke's Theresa Lanowitz, and Electric Cloud VP Engineering Martin Van Ryswyk as they explore specific ways you can transform your software development infrastructure to cut costs yet boost productivity.
Posted: 20 May 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Improve Lead Generation and Clean Up Your Pipeline -- Generate Better Leads for Better Sales Results
sponsored by ZoomInfo
WHITE PAPER: In this paper you will learn how better lead generation will naturally lead to better sales performance. Learn the pitfalls of current lead generation processes and the key factors to improving lead generation in your company. Read this paper to learn how your company can enjoy the benefits of better lead generation.
Posted: 19 May 2009 | Published: 19 May 2009
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Using Static Analysis to Improve Software Integrity
sponsored by Coverity, Inc.
VIDEO: This session focuses on the key benefits of adopting static analysis and looks at specific defect examples. Stefan demonstrates how static analysis can be combined with other capabilities such as Architectural Analysis to create a powerful solution for helping developers build software that is reliable and secure.
Posted: 08 Apr 2009 | Premiered: 08 Apr 2009
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Supply Chain Management Technology and Implementation Trends for a Lean Supply Chain
sponsored by E2open
PODCAST: This Podcast discusses how to make your supply chain lean, how to take costs out of your supply chain and how to make your supply chain as efficient as possible.
Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Premiered: 14 Apr 2009
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SCM Technology and Implementation Trends for Lean Supply Chain Management
sponsored by E2open
WEBCAST: This Webcast discusses how to make your supply chain lean, how to take costs out of your supply chain and how to make your supply chain as efficient as possible.
Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How Professional Services Add Value to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Projects
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how qualified service providers can add value to RFID projects, highlights some of the planning issues and considerations that call for experienced advice, and provides guidance to the types of services available and how to differentiate service providers.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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RFID Basics for Retailers
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper illuminates RFID by providing an overview of RFID technology; describing the current status of relevant RFID standards initiatives; illustrating how RFID can be integrated to enhance existing wireless LAN, bar code and mobile computing systems; and providing guidance for selecting and planning RFID pilots and implementations.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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Supply Chain Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): How It Works and Why It Pays
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: Radio frequency identification (RFID) is one of the most promising and anticipated technologies in recent years. This white paper explains what RFID is, describes the current standard and compliance environment, and discusses some considerations to make sure that you have a successful implementation and get the most from your investment.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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ABCs of RFID: Understanding and Using Radio Frequency Identification
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an overview of RFID technology and capabilities, describes the common frequencies and technologies used in business applications, identifies major standards, and introduces ways to take advantage of RFID to improve convenience, accuracy, safety and security.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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Practical Uses for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: More than a great technology, RFID is an excellent business tool that helps manage supply chains, increase margins and profits, and decrease costs.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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Adopting Automated Data Collection For Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: When investing in automated data collection, SMBs can earn a full and rapid return on investment through reduced expenses and increased productivity. This white paper will help show how by presenting ADC cost-justification guidelines and strategies.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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Beyond the Tag: Finding Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) Value in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will describe how companies have used internal RFID systems to reduce costs and improve efficiency, and explain how the lessons learned can be applied to a variety of industrial operations.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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Error Proofing with Radio-frequency Identification (RFID)
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the financial impact of errors and recalls, explains how RFID can be used for error proofing and other manufacturing processes, presents the benefits of RFID-based processes, and describes developments in tag technology that make RFID a reliable resource for automotive process tracking and error proofing.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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Becoming Lean and Agile with Automated Data Collection (ADC) and Real-Time Technologies
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows that companies who have committed to lean and agile processes and supported them with real-time data collection systems are producing more goods, in more configurations, with fewer errors and less labor than ever before.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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MEMS: The New Class of Bar Code Scanner
sponsored by Intermec
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will explain how MEMS are used for bar code scanning, the reliability and performance advantages MEMS scanners have over traditional lasers, and the opportunities and limitations for using MEMS-based scanners.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009
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eBook: Building A Center Of Excellence
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
EBOOK: HP's approach to application lifecycle management and the Center of Excellence model for quality, performance, SOA, and security eliminates repetitive processes and work. And it improves business results by helping leading organizations integrate knowledge, processes, and resources.
Posted: 18 Feb 2009 | Published: 18 Feb 2009
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Automated testing ROI: fact or fiction? A customer's perspective: What real QA organizations have found
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: The white paper explores the fundamentals of automated software testing, explains how such an endeavor is actually an investment for a company, and details how a company can get a return on their investment.
Posted: 13 Feb 2009 | Published: 13 Feb 2009
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Best Practices and State of the Art Tools for Modern GUI Creation
sponsored by Instantiations
WHITE PAPER: GUI building tools allow developers to spend less time and money creating Java GUIs, because they can focus on creating application-specific functionality rather than coding the low-level logic required for GUIs to run.
Posted: 04 Feb 2009 | Published: 04 Feb 2009
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Making Quality a Deliverable in Eclipse-Based Java Development
sponsored by Instantiations
WHITE PAPER: CodePro AnalytiX as part of a continuous or nightly-build process, seamlessly integrate it into any Eclipse-based Java development environment, or use a combination of the two implementation approaches.
Posted: 04 Feb 2009 | Published: 04 Feb 2009
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Achieving Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real-time Performance Management and Continuous Improvement
sponsored by SAP America Inc
WHITE PAPER: Manufacturers are feeling new pressure on their operations from many directions. Dynamic market needs, increased compliance requirements, more distributed manufacturing operations, rapid product innovation, lean manufacturing, and the transition to new IT technology all manifest themselves on the plant floor and throughout the enterprise.
Posted: 26 Jan 2009 | Published: 23 Jan 2009
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Observing Data Quality Service Level Agreements: Inspection, Monitoring, and Tracking
sponsored by DataFlux Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how implementing a DQ SLA via formalized processes can transform data quality management from a constant "fire-fighting" mode to a more consistent, proactive approach.
Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 24 Dec 2008
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The Executive Guide to Business Analyst and Project Management Terminology
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: In this guide you will learn the most commonly used business analysis and project management terms and it helps you better communicate with business analysis and project management professionals.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Qos: What Is It? Why Do We Need It?
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: QoS can be used in converged networks to provide voice packets priority access to resources, or it can be used to differentiate data packets from different application stream and provide access to resources according to policy.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Improving Quality of Service for Oracle Database with My Oracle Support
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
PODCAST: Sean Bingham from Oracle Support, talks about how My Oracle Support, the next generation support platform, improves quality of service for Oracle Database deployments.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 05 Dec 2008
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Using virtualization for testing and development environments
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
PODCAST: In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai talks with WhatIs.com's Alex Howard about the many ways virtualization can be used to improve software testing and development.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 03 Dec 2008
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QUALITY CONTROL DEFINITION (continued): …  ISO 9000 series. TQM can be applied to any type of organization; it originated in the manufacturing sector and has since been adapted for use in almost every type of organization imaginable, including schools, highway maintenance, hotel management, and churches. As a current focus of e-business, TQM is based on quality management from the customer's point of view.TQM processes are divided into four sequential categories: plan, do, check, and act (the PDCA cycle). In the planning phase, people define the problem to be addressed, collect relevant data, and ascertain the problem's root cause; in … 
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