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Quality and Manufacturing Management Reference Sources |
Forbes Digital Toolbox
Information on the Forbes 40 (the top publicly traded companies), the Forbes
400 (the wealthiest Americans), the Forbes 500 (the largest American companies)
and more.
SEC Filings & Forms (EDGAR)
EDGAR is a database of SEC filings for individual companies. It is searchable
free of charge.
Value
Line Investment Survey
Business Library, Reference: HG4501.V26
This popular investment service provides a financial analysis of industries.
Industry Specific Research Guides
Encyclopedia of American Industries
3rd Floor Paterno: HC102.E53 2007
Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries
3rd Floor Paterno: HD2324.E527
Encyclopedia of Global Industries
Business Library, Reference: HD2324.E53
Industry Reference Handbooks
3rd Floor Paterno: HF5035.D78
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
This print reference and on-line database include several key Standard & Poor publications that provide in-depth data (including Industry Surveys)
that provide in-depth data on industries, companies, stocks, and bonds.
Business Library, Reference: HG4965.A173
U.S. Industry and Trade Outlook
Business Library, Reference: HC106.5.A173
U.S. Industry Profiles
3rd Floor Paterno: HD2771.U8
U.S. Market Trends & Forecasts
3rd Floor Paterno: HF5415.1.A83
Value
Line Investment Survey
Business Library, Reference: HG4501.V26
This popular investment service provides a financial analysis
of industries.
American Productivity and Quality Center
This is the Web site for the association that works with business, industry, government, and academia to improve quality. The Center operates the International Benchmarking Clearinghouse and also conducts courses and seminars.
American Society for Quality
This links to the Web site of the leading association for individuals and organizations involved in the development and promotion of quality management and quality technologies. The Society was founded more than fifty years ago.
Association for Quality and Participation
This non-profit educational association promotes the practice of quality management.
Best Manufacturing Practices
This organization supports a center that fosters the sharing of information on best practices across industry lines.
Canadian Process Control Association
This association of Canadian process control engineers sponsors research, educational programs, and a clearinghouse on process control.
Center for Excellence in Manufacturing Management
Ohio State's research center on quality and manufacturing management.
Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement; University of Wisconsin-Madison
This center, established in 1985, is a joint venture by the University of Wisconsin's College of Engineering, Graduate School of Business, and the Department of Statistics.
Deming Electronic Network Web Site
This Web site provides more than 1,000 files, programs, papers, and essays relating to Deming. There is also a discussion list.
European Foundation for Quality Management
This association promotes quality improvement throughout European companies and organizations.
European Organization for Quality
Based in Switzerland, the European Organization for Quality fosters the exchange of information about best practices and quality management.
Institute of Quality Assurance
This British association promotes the development and advancement of quality management practices.
International Organization for Standardization
This site provides detailed information on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ISO standards.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The Institute works with industry to develop and apply measurements and standards. This site also provides information on the Baldrige Quality Program.
Penn State University, Office of Planning and Instituitonal Assessment
The Center facilitates Penn State University's continuous quality improvement initiatives.
The Quality Portal
This megasite links to all these topical areas relating to quality: a glossary of terms, awards, forms, job postings, study programs, discussion lists, magazines, Web sites, organizations, books, virtual reference sources, software, quality tools, and vendors.
Statistical Process Control Society
This is the site for the association with individual and corporate members interested in implementing statistical process control.
Career Information Resource Guide
"Locating Company Information" Tutorial
" Locating Industry Information" Tutorial
International Business Management Resource Guide
Management Science & Information Systems Resource Guide
Automotive Manufacturing Industry Guide
Chemical Manufacturing Industry Guide
Computer Industry: Hardware Industry Guide
Pharmaceuticals Industry Guide
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