Quality
China Recalls Tainted Leukemia Drugs
September 17, 2007 5:18 am | News | CommentsMost of the drugs involved — methotrexate and cytarabin hydrochloride — have been recovered and authorities have traced the remainder.
BMW, DaimlerChrysler Sue Over Chinese Clones
September 12, 2007 7:47 am | by Matt Moore, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsAutomakers file suit against Shuanghuan Automobile to keep it from selling alleged copies of BMW's X5 and DaimlerChrysler's Smart fortwo.
Disney Begins Independently Testing Toys
September 10, 2007 6:45 am | News | CommentsTesting represents a departure from licensers' usual involvement in quality control, normally left to manufacturers.
China Introduces Recall System For Food, Toys
August 31, 2007 7:00 am | News | CommentsNew regulations put responsibility on manufacturers to stop production and sales immediately and notify vendors, customers and quality control authorities.
China Defends Recalled Toys
August 24, 2007 6:34 am | by Audra Ang, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsVice Commerce Minister claims recall was result of new industry standards, not poor quality.
Consumer Satisfaction With Cars Hits Record
August 14, 2007 5:35 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | News | CommentsLexus leads the pack while Toyota, other foreign cars take a tumble in ratings.
Court Order Lifted On Schering-Plough Plants
August 3, 2007 6:47 am | by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsConsent decree requiring drug maker to upgrade four manufacturing plants to meet federal quality standards dissolved as work completed.
China's Exports Face Quality Challenges
July 26, 2007 7:04 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsAmerican and European factory workers may fear Chinese competition, but China still struggles to match global standards for quality and safety.
Castleberry Closes Plant In Botulism Case
July 24, 2007 6:22 am | by Kevin Freking, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsMore than 90 different products, from chili sauce to corned beef hash to dog food, produced at plant linked to botulism outbreak.
Japan, U.S., Europe Fighting Counterfeit Goods
July 23, 2007 6:32 am | News | CommentsNations join to create the first international treaty aimed at stemming production and sale of fake brand goods and illegal copies of movies and music software.
Chinese Candy-Maker Refutes Formaldehyde Tainting
July 19, 2007 6:25 am | by Audra Ang, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsDenial comes as Chinese reporter is detained for faking report about the use of chemical-soaked cardboard to fill meat buns.
Nike Sues Chinese Manufacturers Over Logo
July 17, 2007 5:18 am | News | CommentsNike added to the growing list of counterfeit goods in China as the company sues two shoe manufacturers for unauthorized use of its ''Jumpman'' logo.
Indonesian Workers Protest Nike
July 16, 2007 6:53 am | by Irwan Firdaus, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWorkers said 14,000 jobs will be threatened if Nike reduces orders from two local suppliers.
U.S. Recalls 3 More Chinese Products
July 6, 2007 6:07 am | by Joe McDonald, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsLatest recalls cover jewelry that could cause lead poisoning, and a magnetic building set and plastic castles with small parts that could choke children.
20 Percent Of Chinese Goods Substandard
July 5, 2007 6:54 am | by Anita Chang, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsIn the first half of 2007, 19.1 percent of products made for domestic consumption were found to be substandard; China blames a difference in quality standards with importing countries.
Nissan Quality Center Speeds Up Response To Defects
July 2, 2007 6:20 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | Articles | CommentsAutomaker’s Field Quality Center brings suppliers and developers under one roof to speed up response to defects and improve quality.
Boeing Downplays 787 Production Snags
June 13, 2007 11:15 am | by Elizabeth M. Gillespie, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsCompany insists it expected bumps in the road as it started assembling its first all-new plane in more than a decade; says problems are being resolved as quickly as they crop up.
Nissan's Mock Assembly Line Works Out Car Production Kinks
May 29, 2007 6:10 am | by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsIn order to maintain quality control, Nissan uses a test assembly line to fine-tune production before its 26 global plants start work on 30 new model launches.
EPA, Eastman Chemical Reach Settlement On Reporting Violations
March 22, 2007 6:29 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany fined $97,500 after failing to submit timely, complete reports about California facility.
Dry Clean Only? Maytag, Samsung Recalling Washing Machines
March 21, 2007 8:35 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMaytag and Samsung have both recalled several models of their front-loading washing machines due to a fire hazard.
Ford CEO: Challenge Is Significant, But We Have A Plan
March 15, 2007 4:06 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsFord CEO Alan Mulally told Congress Wednesday he has a plan to resolve the company’s issues.
FDA Issues New Safety Guidelines For Fresh-Cut-Food Processors
March 12, 2007 5:01 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew guide urges adoption of safety practices throughout the supply chain.
Ford Workers To Get Bonuses For Improving Quality, Cutting Costs
March 9, 2007 1:49 am | News | CommentsPayouts will range from $300 to $800 for non-managers.
Georgia Town Standing By Its Peter Pan Plant
March 8, 2007 1:17 am | News | Comments''Put it back on the shelves again because my supply is running low,'' one resident says.
Sanyo Defends Batteries In Lenovo Recall
March 2, 2007 2:13 am | News | CommentsSanyo is defending itself after a worldwide recall of computer batteries.
