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Introducing the 3 newest members of the NSTIC pilots family!

The NSTIC pilots family is growing today with the announcement of three new pilot projects receiving NIST grants! These projects will join the ranks of the 15

Focus on the 2015 Judges' Panel: Miriam Kmetzo

September 15, 2015

Who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? In an ongoing blog series, we have been interviewing members of the

NIST civic hacking day challenge sparks the creation of an innovative new API

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is near and dear to our hearts at NSTIC. We understand how important it is to the security and privacy of online transactions

Focus on the 2015 Judges’ Panel: Dr. Greg Gibson

September 10, 2015

Did you ever wonder who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? What in their background brought them to this high

Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing

September 10, 2015

Embracing sustainable and green principles is not just a trend. Cultivating sustainable and green practices helps organizations become more efficient

A Cheer for Getting Older

September 8, 2015

Some of my friends commented that Harry the "Cheermudgeon" was too "mudgeonly" in my most recent Blogrige post. So, I decided it was time to cheer. Here is a

Why National Manufacturing Day Matters: The Garden State’s Perspective

September 4, 2015

New Jersey isn’t just about great beaches, Bruce Springsteen and The Sopranos… the Garden State is home to some of the most innovative manufacturers in the

Mosaic Life Care: Transforming Health Care to Life Care

September 3, 2015

Since its Baldrige Award win in 2009, Mosaic Life Care (formerly called Heartland Health) has continued to be nationally recognized for quality, value, and the

A slide from an ARDEC presentation on its leadership principles

A Baldrige Award Recipient Shares Leadership Practices That Support Operational Excellence

September 1, 2015

In 2007, the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC; PDF profile) became the first U.S. federal organization to receive the

Why Is the "Good Guy" Always Victimized?

August 27, 2015

Have you ever pondered this question? I didn't in a global sense until recently. I've had the same experiences you have with having my car hit and then feeling

A Push for Making from NIST-MEP

August 25, 2015

This post originally appeared on the Urban Manufacturing Alliance Blog. Below is an interview with Mark Troppe and Heidi Sheppard of NIST-MEP. What is the

Envisioning the Future for Long-Term Sustainability—How Baldrige Examiners Can Help

August 25, 2015

Why didn't Sotheby's envision e-bay? Why didn't IBM create the PC operating system? Why did CBS fail to see the value of CNN? Why did GM miss the minivan? Why

My Vision for MEP: Putting People First

August 20, 2015

In April 2015, I had the honor of being named as the Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Being a former small manufacturer and having

David McClaskey teaches class in Pal's BEI training room

A Baldrige Award-Winning Restaurant Chain That Makes Education Its Business

August 20, 2015

Pal’s Sudden Service received the Baldrige Award in 2001. Since then, the quick-service restaurant chain’s founder, Pal Barger, has repeatedly shared why he

Park Place Lexus—How Workforce Plays a Role in the Evolution of Excellence

August 18, 2015

In 2005, when Park Place Lexus (PPL) became the first automotive dealership to be named a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, it ranked among the

Focus on the 2015 Judges’ Panel: Dr. John C. Timmerman

August 13, 2015

Who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? In an ongoing blog series, we have been interviewing members of the

Lions, Tigers, and Baldrige: A Zoo's Use of Baldrige Helps Secure Better World for Animals

August 11, 2015

As a writer for the Baldrige Program, I have a lot of fun learning about how various people and organizations use the Baldrige Excellence Framework to guide

Dr. Mike R. Sather, a third-year judge Director Emeritus, Cooperative Studies Program Department of Veterans Affairs, Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center

Focus on the 2015 Judges' Panel: Dr. Mike Sather

August 6, 2015

Who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? In an ongoing blog series, we have been interviewing members of the

The Difference Between Ordinary and Extraordinary Manufacturers

August 5, 2015

Football legend Jimmy Johnson is credited with the phrase, “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that little extra.” If I were the CEO of a

Focus on the 2015 Judges’ Panel: Judge Roger Triplett

August 4, 2015

Who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? In an ongoing blog series, we have been interviewing members of the

How a Charity is Using Baldrige to Serve the Blind

July 30, 2015

Since 1989, the Blind Foundation for India (BFI), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has served over 15 million blind people in India, raising over $4 million

Focus on the 2015 Judges’ Panel: Judge Fonda Vera

July 28, 2015

Who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? In an ongoing blog series, we have been interviewing members of the

How the West Found Baldrige

July 23, 2015

What do the American West, Six Sigma, cowboy ethics, commerce, and quality improvement have to do with one another? They are all elements of the story of

Focus on the 2015 Judges’ Panel: Judge Ken Schiller

July 21, 2015

Did you ever wonder who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? What in their background brought them to this high

Michael L. Dockery, a second-year judge Senior Manager, Memphis World Hub FedEx Express Corporation

Focus on the 2015 Judges' Panel: Judge Michael Dockery

July 16, 2015

Did you ever wonder who are the folks who judge applications for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award? What in their background brought them to this high

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